Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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What is a Dark Lager?
Dark Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Asahi Black
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Asahi Black
◎ Appearance
Deep mahogany to near-black color with excellent clarity and a modest tan head that dissipates steadily. Fine carbonation creates a lively visual presentation despite the dark malt base, with good retention indicating proper conditioning.
◌ Aroma
Inviting nose of roasted malts with prominent coffee and cocoa notes that don't overwhelm. Light breadiness and toasted grain character emerge, while the absence of sweetness in the aroma demonstrates the crisp brewing philosophy applied to this darker style.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with smooth roasted malt character and medium body, delivering subtle coffee and chocolate notes without cloying sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBUs, allowing the malt complexity to shine while maintaining a clean, dry finish that prevents heaviness.
◑ Finish
The finish is remarkably clean and crisp, with a dry aftertaste that lingers briefly without any residual sweetness. True to the Super Dry philosophy, it leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip rather than lingering heavily.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Asahi Black