Japan exports several very nice dark beers, and Asahi Black is one of them. It bills itself as a Munich-style dark, and since my only reference point is Erdinger Dunkel I'll say that this is a very different drink altogether, not as aromatic or sweet, but easy to drink with good character.
It's not bitter at all, with almost no hoppiness but a lot of malt, a hint of roasted grain, and a pleasant caramel finish. This is the kind of beer you'd like to have with a nice plate of cheese, or perhaps some roasted poultry.
On the three-point get/accept/reject scale established in my second post, Asahi Black is a "get it."
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