Brewery: Asahi Breweries Ltd.
Country: Japan
ABV: 5%
Style: Lager – Munich Dunkel

Brewer Description: (from Untappd) Since its release in 1995, Asahi Kuronama has become Japan’s favorite dark beer with its rich aroma and subtle sweetness. It is made from three types of dark roasted malt that each gives a different characteristic flavor according to how it is roasted and toasted. “Dark malt” produces the distinct fragrance of dark beer. “Crystal malt”imparts a delicate sweetness, and “Munich malt” adds a fullness of taste. The exquisite blend of these three types of malt maximizes the goodness of each and creates Asahi Kuronama’s distinct richness and smoothness.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.98
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.9

Intro: A 350ml can, canned in May 2023. Poured into a winebar glass.
Appearance: Dark brown in colour with a two finger tanned head that had decent retention, while leaving some nice lacing.
Aroma: Roasty, lightly burnt toast, chocolate, with hints of dark fruit.
Taste: Roasty, coffee grounds, sweet dark malt, chocolate, raisin, nutty notes, with a nice dry, and lightly bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Easy to drink with good roasty notes.