Asahi Black (Kuronama) - Asahi Breweries Ltd

DocJitsu

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a nearly opaque very dark brown with an even, tan head. Head retention is average. Aroma is comprised of prune liquer and Belgian yeast. Flavor is quite similar to Guiness Extra Stout. Prune and coffee liquers are most prominent. Finish is smooth, but abrupt. Decent beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2012 18:07:12 | More by DocJitsu

mcdsports

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-20-2013 02:07:24 | More by mcdsports

Zbeetleman

California

3/5  rDev -15.7%

05-15-2013 05:20:50 | More by Zbeetleman

rph97

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-10-2013 01:54:06 | More by rph97

flooshmander

California

4/5  rDev +12.4%

05-04-2013 07:03:39 | More by flooshmander

RaulMondesi

California

3.06/5  rDev -14%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

When in sushi, you drank sushi thangs.

Coca cola head, coca cola beer - but not bad. Maybe this is the Mexican coke of beers (sans high fructose corn syrup, insert cane sugar: the "real stuff"). Aite enough when I'm macking down some toro and mackerel, but that's about it.

Holla my children.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 04:17:27 | More by RaulMondesi

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

3.35/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

A-dark brown with ruby hints and a light tan head and a little lacing

S-roasted malt, dark fruit, caramel, hint of chocolate

T-roasted malt, caramel, raisins, little chocolate, mild bitterness in the finish

F-light to medium body with moderate carbonation, smooth

O-OK but a little on the thin side and lacks robustness in flavor

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 03:19:26 | More by MDDMD

tbryan5

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

04-03-2013 17:53:15 | More by tbryan5

metter98

New York

3.6/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

A: The beer is clear but very dark garnet red in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger high tan colored head that died down, leaving a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface, a collar around the edge, and some lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Light aromas of dark malts are present in the nose along with some hints of caramel and nuts.
T: The taste has flavors of nutty and caramel malts with hints of cola; there are some hints of initial sweetness which are then followed by a slight amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light-bodied, a little watery and a bit smooth on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is extremely easy to drink and can be considered sessionable.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 12:05:52 | More by metter98

Ilovebeer1549

California

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

03-17-2013 23:13:59 | More by Ilovebeer1549

weerezboy

Washington

4/5  rDev +12.4%

03-06-2013 21:40:54 | More by weerezboy

warpedrevolution

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

02-25-2013 04:18:09 | More by warpedrevolution

spycow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

02-08-2013 02:02:48 | More by spycow

eulerthegrape

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

02-03-2013 20:12:38 | More by eulerthegrape

phishbone23

New York

1.75/5  rDev -50.8%

01-23-2013 13:43:47 | More by phishbone23

Beerswag

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

01-18-2013 00:52:47 | More by Beerswag

djaeon

California

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

12-24-2012 03:40:07 | More by djaeon

dog-ear

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

12-21-2012 06:01:59 | More by dog-ear

EthansBeer

4.75/5  rDev +33.4%

12-17-2012 06:36:19 | More by EthansBeer

KalanM

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

11-29-2012 06:27:58 | More by KalanM

Atropheus

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%

11-07-2012 09:56:30 | More by Atropheus

arfenhouse

California

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

10-29-2012 06:48:08 | More by arfenhouse

BlackHaddock

United Kingdom (England)

2.05/5  rDev -42.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

334cl bottle poured @ home into a Westmalle chalice during October 2012, just after it's best before date.

Deep ruby red body with thinning tanned head on top: the head becoming a wisp and collar a bit too quickly for my liking.

Struggled to find any aroma at all: hints of maltiness as it warmed I suppose.

The taste was too close towards a Pepsi Cola with alcohol for me. Wasn't impressed at all. It had almost the same texture and body feel as well.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2012 10:36:11 | More by BlackHaddock

Hardcore

Hawaii

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

10-22-2012 06:17:51 | More by Hardcore

YamagamiTravis

Japan

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

10-19-2012 13:44:53 | More by YamagamiTravis