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Asahi, Black (Japan)  This bottom-fermented 'black lager' is brewed in Osaka Japan, from three roasted malts and imported into the UK for sale in Wagamama and other bars and restaurants. It has a very dark ruby/chocolate colour, and a pillowing cappuccino-coloured head. The nose has bittersweet aromas of espresso, burnt toast, nuts and plummy fruit. On the palate it is quite smooth and full, with a fine balance between a malty, biscuity flavour, much darker chocolate and charcoal notes, and freshening hoppy acidity. With good length, this clean and crisp dark beer is most enjoyable. 5.0% ABV, 33.4cl, ?1.79, Beersofeurope, Onlyfinebeer.  |  |
Asahi, Dry (Japan)  Made using maize and rice, this is brewed in the UK for Japan's Asahi and is a staple favourite of diners at the Wagamama and Yo! Sushi restaurant chains amongst others. It is a lager-style beer, with a bright gold colour and white head. The nose is malty and does have a distinctive note from the rice, and the palate is clean and crisp, with lemony fruit, a touch of oatmeally richness and a good level of herbal, hoppy bite. A very nicely made, crisp and refreshing beer. 5.0% ABV, 33cl, ?1.40, thedrinkshop.com.  |  |
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