Asahi Black (Kuronama)

Bottled. Pours a clear, dark brown with a tan head. Creamy flavor with hints of unsweetened chocolate.

Name: Kuronama Black
Date: 04/08/1999
Mode: Bottle
Source: Wild Wing Cafe, Marietta

dark brown, whispy head, very malty flavor, touch of chocolate, just a hint of bitterness

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Score: **+/4
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Name: Black
Date: 10/14/1999
Mode: Bottle
Source: Wild Wing Cafe, Marietta

black, malt aroma, complex malt flavor, lots of chocolate, low bitterness

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Score: **+/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

Bottle from Waitrose. A fairly bland schwarzbier, roasted malt, a touch metallic and a bit of smoke. I didn’t enjoy it.

Best Asian beer I’ve had yet, which isn’t saying much. Black color, very toasty-roasty sort of flavor. Fairly safe tasting but nothing special.

Bottle at home from GBBF07 ... Deep brown black ... toasted oats and roast malts ... oats anf fruit ... roast malts ... tasty enough but unusal and distinctive.

Had really high hopes for this one but was pretty disappointed. The nose is non existent, which is sad because its one of my favorite things about a schwarz. The taste is mellow and non offensive but is way too safe. I found that I actually preferred the Asahi Super Dry to this brew.

I like this beer, and wish it were more widely available. A good representation of a Schwarzbier, with low carbonation and medium body. Taste of roasted malts and a slightly smoky aftertaste.

Black and slightly smoked.No carbonation and poured with a medium head.Medium body and a slightly roasted aftertaste. Impressive but not outstanding.