Beer: Asahi
Type: Lager
Region: Tokyo, Japan
Rating: Novice
Drinking Japanese, I think I'm drinking Japanese, I really think so! There are a number of decent beers that come out of the Far East, but I don't seem to recall seeing this one, so I jumped all over it and decided tonight was the night to give it a try.
Asahi means "Rising Sun", and the can claims it to be "super dry". At first pour, it gives a light frothy head that disappears quickly. The colour is a light straw and has a faint grassy aroma, which may explain why it's a 'rice lager'. No hops, no malt. The taste is slightly sweet, a little bite on the tongue, and a smooth crisp finish with no aftertaste.
Not a whole lot of character, but it also won't crowd what you are eating, and will hold up all night if that's your aim. It's the most popular beer in Japan - think the Budweiser of Tokyo and beyond - and you'll have a better idea of what to expect. Yeah, it's a pretty predictable lager, which is not to say it's terrible. In fact, impress your friends with a few cans of this in the fridge. You certainly won't offend anyone.
Gonna be a good weekend for beer consumption!
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