Asahi Draft Beer (12 oz. bottle)

Item Purchased: Asahi Draft Beer (12 oz. bottle)
Location Purchased: Cost Plus World Market / 1725 Maple Ave. / Evanston, IL
Price: $1.79 + tax
Purchased on: 02/18/07

Review: World market had a mix-n-match rack of beers from around the world. I couldn't resist. As a result, you'll be seeing quite a few beer reviews on Consumatron over the next few days. If they don't make any sense, that means I liked them.

Asahi could be Japan's backup when there is no more Budweiser. Similar in taste, this pale lager has all of the important qualities that any average after-work sixer needs. It has a foamy head that dissipates quickly, a crisp sweet and slightly malty flavor on the top and a clean finish. This would make a great beer-and-pizza beer.

Just as the Japanese businessmen I used to wait on at my restaurant job would consistently order Budweiser, I will be sure to order plenty of Asahi when I make it over to Japan.

One point of confusion: I'm not sure why the bottle says "Draft Beer" on it, when it is clearly bottled. Perhaps a bit of mis-translated Japanese?

Rating: 3 / 5

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