Although the beer business in Japan is profitable for the top brewers, the market is shrinking as the population ages and younger consumers opt for other drinks, such as wine.

• 尽管对于领先的啤酒制造商而言，日本啤酒行业有利可图，但随着人口老龄化，而年轻的消费者选择喝葡萄酒等其它饮品，啤酒市场正不断萎缩。