Established in 1984, Sapporo U.S.A. offers a range of alcoholic beverages. It has operations in New York and specializes in the import and marketing of beer throughout the United States. The company operates through a network of various distributors. Sapporo U.S.A. is a part of Sapporo Holdings Limited, which is a Japanese holding company that is engaged in the manufacture and sale of beers, sparkling liquors, wines and brandies. The parent company s alcoholic products include Sapporo Draft Beer, Yebisu Beer and Draft One. It also distributes Guinness, Yellow Tail and Beringer in Japan. Sapporo Holdings Limited s beverage segment provides a variety of tea, mineral water, coffee, carbonated drinks, fruit juices, and health and sports drinks.