Asahi Super Dry
Origin: Italy
Asahi Super Dry is a hugely popular Japanese beer. It has a highly attenuated profile: dry with a moderate amount of alcohol. It is produced using rice and corn in addition to malted barley. Less malt means less sweetness and body. Rice and corn make for a soft texture and a very light flavor. The starch increases head retention. Hop presence is low. Asahi Super Dry is a light and crisp beer. Its drinkability rating is high. Its low level of hop bitterness and high carbonation adds to these characteristics.