Using Anheuser-Busch's facilities in Los Angeles, the wholly owned subsidiary of Japan's Kirin Brewery Company brews Kirin Lager (one of the world's biggest beer brands), Kirin Draft, Kirin Ichiban, and Kirin Light. They are distributed through Anheuser-Busch's network of wholesalers. The company has begun brewing and distributing beer in Canada to help its parent reduce exporting costs. Kirin Brewery of America was founded in 1996.