Aso Farmland Pale Ale

Hazy yellow color. Thick white head. Predominantly hoppy aromd, with some light fruity characteristics. Sweet, fruity, hoppy flavors with minimal malt presence. A fairly dry finish. Very light palate, not what I usually expect in a pale ale, but pretty good nonetheless.

I’m expecting this to be the boring flagship ale for Aso Farmland, so my expectations are not high. As a small head on the pour, with a fairly dark golden color and a hint of green. Aroma is reminiscent of Japanese macrobrews: sweet, ricey, not much depth. First taste confirms my suspicions. High carbonation to go with thin mouthfeel and bland, slightly bitter rice flavors. Not worth the 420 yen.