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Asahi Black (Kuronama)

Asahi Black (Kuronama) - Schwarzbier

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 Percentile 
46
overall
Brewed by Asahi Breweries
Style: Schwarzbier

Tokyo, Japan

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
1813.01/5.03/5.05%42.1Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
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Commercial Description:
Bottle & can: Pasteurised.
Ingredients: Dark roasted malt; hops; rice; maize; Asahi’s pure cultured yeast.
Japan’s favourite dark beer. Brewed in Osaka, Asahi Black is made from three different roasted malts. This gives it a rich, nutty flavour and makes it incredibly smooth-drinking. Unlike other, more bitter dark beers and stouts, it’s brewed in a process called bottom fermentation, which gives it a subtle, sweet edge and smooth 5% abv.
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 BelgianBeerGal (1276), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/511/20
Sep 30, 2007  
Bottled. Pours a clear, dark brown with a tan head. Creamy flavor with hints of unsweetened chocolate.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Sep 1, 2007  
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.


 Joeh (1908), Buckinghamshire, England
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/103/511/20
Aug 25, 2007  
Bottle from Waitrose. A fairly bland schwarzbier, roasted malt, a touch metallic and a bit of smoke. I didn’t enjoy it.


 jeg (115), Austin, Texas, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/54/103/57/20
Aug 23, 2007    Updated: Aug 25, 2007
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.


 cgarvieuk (4159), Edinburgh, Scotland
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 20, 2007  
Bottle at home from GBBF07 ... Deep brown black ... toasted oats and roast malts ... oats anf fruit ... roast malts ... tasty enough but unusal and distinctive.


 graham515 (420), Houston, Texas, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/59/20
Aug 16, 2007  
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.


 prosqtor (408), Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Aug 7, 2007  
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.


 johndoughty (2150), cheslyn hay, West Midlands, England
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/514/20
Jul 15, 2007  
Black and slightly smoked.No carbonation and poured with a medium head.Medium body and a slightly roasted aftertaste. Impressive but not outstanding.



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