Brewing Philosophy

First press beer.
KIRIN ICHIBAN.

Kirin Ichiban is brewed from only malt, hops and water. Unlike other beers, only the first press of the wort is used. That's why it's called ICHIBAN - meaning "first" and "best" in Japanese.
Our First press method, or "Ichiban Shibori" in Japanese, is a unique method of brewing beer at its purest from a single pure ingredient: 100% malt. This one-and-only technique gives Kirin Ichiban a unique taste and flavor found nowhere else in the world.

What is "first press method" ? (=Ichiban Shibori method)