Asahi Non Alc

Asahi's Non Alc is a non-alcoholic lager from a Japanese-founded brewer best known for dry, crisp lagers. The listing doesn't give an ABV, IBU or tasting notes, so the character below is what non-alcoholic lagers of this type usually offer, not a measured profile of this bottle. Expect a pale golden pour with light grain and cereal sweetness, a faint grassy or floral hop note, and low bitterness. Without alcohol, these beers tend to feel lighter in body, so the finish is brisk and fairly short. Some malty, wort-like sweetness can show up when the beer is served too warm. Serve it well chilled, around 3 to 5°C (37 to 41°F). Cold temperatures keep the sweetness in check and sharpen the carbonation. Pour it into a tall pilsner glass or a slim pint glass, tilting the glass at first and straightening it as the foam builds. That releases the aroma and keeps a modest head. Drinking from a glass usually tastes better than drinking from the bottle or can, because a non-alcoholic lager has less aroma to carry. For food, a light lager like this fits dishes with salt, fat or gentle heat. Good matches include sushi and sashimi, gyoza, karaage fried chicken, grilled shrimp, fish tacos and plain roasted chicken. The carbonation clears the palate between bites. Very spicy curries and heavily smoky barbecue can overpower a beer this delicate, so pair it with milder dishes.