Beer Review Part Three - Asahi Super Dry

Asahi Super Dry



Without a doubt, this is my favourite Japanese beer. You might think it's pretty exotic considering that it's after all, Japanese, but I assure you that you can find this beer in almost every major supermarket in the UK.

A 500ml bottle typically costs a quid fifty, which makes it pretty expensive considering that this beer is locally brewed in the UK and is not imported all the way from Japan.

Those of you who are looking for something truly Japanese might be put off by the fact that it's brewed in the UK, which doesn't make it Japanese any more.

And I really do understand where you're coming from, I really do.

But trust me on this - I've drank this beer when I was in Japan and honest-to-goodness, it really does taste exactly the same in both countries!

Down to business. The name of this beer is pretty much self explanatory as to what it tastes like. Super dry. Which pretty much means that it's very crisp and clean, to the point where some actually describe it as flavourless.

I think that this beer actually has a very light flavour and a light malty aftertaste. Having a very clean finish, I would describe the aftertaste from this beer as fragrant because it's so incredibly mild.

This would be the kind of beer that I would pour into small glasses and savour every mouthful slowly - simply because it feels so clean on my palate and the light malty aftertaste is just perfect, not overpowering nor too weak.

Suresh thinks that this beer is rather similar to a Peroni Nastro Azzurro, since both are clean and light beers, and having tasted both, I agree with him. So if you can't find an Asahi Super Dry, try looking for a Nastro Azzurro instead!

A dry beer such as this one is a great accompaniment to salty snacks. Avoid strong tasting drinks or food since they will drown out the mild flavour of this beer and prevent you from fully appreciating its taste.

Summary:
A slightly expensive beer, may be hard to get depending on where you are. Has a very light taste with a clean finish. Tastes great just by itself but also goes very well with salty snacks. Avoid curries when drinking this beer.