 Oakes (8172), Beyond the Great Firewall, China
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Jan 10, 2001 Updated: Dec 25, 2009Can, HK. Brown, kind of opaque. The aroma is fruity and slightly toffeeish. Soft and light palate has some toffee and dark sugars. Maybe a little raisiny fruitiness. Decent, if a little bit plain.
P-tor44 (886), Anchorage, Alaska, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 |
Jan 14, 2002 Dark Black, chocolate aroma with hints of roasted coffee. to thin on the palate, mild malty taste but too much water. im told thats just Asahi beers, but i still don’t like it
DeepBlack (387), Derby, Derbyshire, England
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 1, 2006 Bottle from "Beers of Europe" nr Kings Lynn in Norfolk, England.
Very dark redish brown in colour. Thick bubbly head to begin with, which dwindles after a while. Not bad, but not much to it for a 5%er, a bit on the thin side. Slightly dry in the after-taste. Not bad, if I was stuck in Japan with no Real Ale I’d be happy to drink a few of these.
ratman197 (3275), Arvada, Colorado, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
May 29, 2009 Bottle poured a clear dark brown with a lasting amber head. Aromas of roastiness, baskers cocoa, and light smoke. Palate was light bodied and crisp. Flavors of roastiness, light smoke and a hint of cocoa with a crisp roasty finish.
StueyD (590), King’s Lynn, Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Nov 17, 2006 A dark, black beer with mahogany flashes, topped by a thickish white head. A light, and sweetish toasted malt aroma, coffee, and a hint of hop. The mouthfeel is a bit thin and fizzy, but the flavour is smooth, malty, coffee, burnt sugar and dark chocolate. The finish is smooth and malty.Very refreshing, almost as if somone has made a Guinness shandy! (Bottle - courtesy of Mark & Marie @ The Fox & Hounds, Heacham, Norfolk).
elihapa (1072), Honolulu, California, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 25, 2009 Gold can from Taiwan. Pours dark brown, clear, and with a lively head. Aroma is mild, with slight roasts. Flavor features brown sugar sweetness contrasted with tasty roasts, buttery nuts, and a hint of mocha. Finishes dry with sweet-ash. Although the palate was predictably thin, I was generally impressed by Asahi’s effort. Or was it the novelty of a black beer from Japan?
gringo332 (252), Richardson, Texas, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Oct 1, 2008 Definitely smooth. Aroma is identical to Guinness stout. Not bitter, and only slightly sweet. A little roasted malt flavor. Could have a stronger flavor.
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