Crisp and light-bodied.
Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Asahi Super Dry Dry Crystal
◎ Appearance
A very clear pale gold, bright and luminous in the glass with excellent transparency. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing a fine, delicate head that settles quickly into a thin collar. The visual clarity demonstrates the beer's clean fermentation and refined production.
◌ Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft grain and a light cereal quality from the malt and adjunct base. A cool, minty hop character emerges on the upper register, courtesy of the German Polaris variety, adding a gentle herbal edge without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and composed rather than aromatic.
◐ Taste
Entry is clean and light, with rounded malt character and a soft sweetness from the higher extract content introduced in the 2025 rework. Mid-palate develops a mild, controlled bitterness and grassy-hoppy notes that persist without aggression. The beer remains smooth and sessionable throughout, balancing dryness with subtle maltiness.
◑ Finish
A clean, glassy, dry finish with a lingering whisper of bitterness and hop herbal tone. The aftertaste is short and refreshing, leaving no residual sweetness and returning quickly to the palate's baseline.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Asahi Super Dry Dry Crystal
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Asahi Super Dry Dry Crystal
About Mid-Strength Lager
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What is a Mid-Strength Lager?
Mid-Strength 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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