Beer Testing - Round 9 (Japan Nationals)

With the Japanese brewed beer decisively winning the last round, it now goes head to head with another home grown talent - Asahi Cool Draft.

Defending Champ

Name: Suntory "The Straight"

Origin: Osaka, Japan

Alcohol: 6%

Price: USD1.34/can USD0.38/100mL

Challenger

Name: Asahi Cool Draft

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Alcohol: 5.5%

Price: USD1.58/can USD0.45/100mL

Tasting Notes:

This is a pretty even match up, with both being 3rd grade beers, and only a half percent difference in alcohol content.  They were both easy to drink and were very similar in taste, although the Asahi was slightly bitter and a bit dryer.  It was a difficult decision, but in the end, the judges gave the win to Suntory "The Straight", with a score of 6.75/10.  Asahi Cool Draft came up just short, scoring 6.5/10.  It was a tough loss, but really, everybody's a winner with either beer!