6.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 4.5
I ordered the LBA (Light Brown Ale) 4.6% which pours a cola brown with a beige-tinted head of foam. The aroma is roasty chocolate and toasted oats. Again a hit of buttery diacetyl detracts and this isn’t hopped enough to hide it. The taste is chocolate syrup, sweet buttery caramel and roastiness. Riding the line between passable and messed up and leaning towards the latter.
Tried
on 30 Dec 2015
at 19:40
5.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 8
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 6
Takeout on tap from from the brewpub. Cloudy neon yellow color with a few soapy bubbles, no head to really speak of. Great aromas of clove and banana with some light wheat notes as well. Thin body, watery mouthfeel and a bit boozy even though this was the 5.4% ABV version. Some cardamom and pepper on the finish as well. Maybe trying to be more a witbier. It’s just OK. Needs some appearance work.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Aug 2015
at 04:37
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Takeout tap from the brewpub. Hazy gold with a nice soapy white head. Aromas of mango juice, papaya juice and passion fruit juice. Taste is fairly sweet tropical fruit punch juice with some light hop astringency at the end (I can’t even call it bitterness...it’s quite harsh). Thin body with a watery mouthfeel. Falls apart at the end. --- Beer merged from original tick of Asagaya Sodachi IPA on 06 Aug 2015 at 18:52 - Score: 4
Tried
from Draft
on 05 Aug 2015
at 09:12
6/10
Tried
on 28 Jun 2015
at 21:25
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap in a takeout cup from the brewpub. Slightly hazy dark brown with a nice latte colored soapy head that dissipates fairly quickly. Big roasted coffee aromas with some toasted malt and molasses present. Medium body with with a slightly oily mouthfeel and average carbonation. Taste is more of the same with a roasted granola character present as well. Not bad at all
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Jun 2015
at 04:34
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at the brewpub. Lightly hazy golden orange with a nice soapy off-white head. Really nice aromas of grapefruit, passion fruit and grassy hops. Average carbonation and body is a little watery. Sweet on the palate with a bitter finish. Caramel and sweet malt flavor overtakes the hops until the finish which is lightly bitter. Wish it had lived up to the nose. Still for the brewpub it’s OK. --- Beer merged from original tick of Asagaya IPA on 14 Jun 2015 at 00:26 - Score: 6
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Jun 2015
at 06:43
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
At the brewpub in a takeout cup. Nice slightly hazy golden color with a huge soapy head that lingers for a bit. Aromas of rice, yeast and a slight funk on the nose (probably not supposed to be there). Medium body with average carbonation. Slightly creamy mouthfeel with a dry and crisp finish. Lots of rice present. Not bad, aside from the strange lingering funkiness that was in the background. --- Beer merged from original tick of Asagaya Koshihikari Ale on 30 May 2015 at 21:43 - Score: 6
Tried
on 30 May 2015
at 03:13
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at the brew pub. Hazy golden color with a big off white head that dissipates fairly quickly, but leaves nice lacing throughout. Faint hop aroma...is that citra? Light carbonation with a slightly fuzzy mouthfeel. Medium body. A slight bit of tropical fruit is noticeable as it warms up to room temperature. Slightly dry lager-like finish. Just OK. --- Beer merged from original tick of Asagaya Pale on 30 May 2015 at 21:44 - Score: 6
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Apr 2015
at 08:50
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 8
On tap at brew pub. Really nice light roasted coffee aroma that is slightly floral but quite lasting throughout without being overbearing or bitter. Toffee and chocolate malt is also noticeable. Very mild on the palate with soft carbonation and hint of caramel sweetness. Nice malty finish that lingers just a bit. Body is a little too thin, but a really interesting effort.
Tried
from Draft
on 05 Apr 2015
at 08:07
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
6.2% ABV on tap at Asagaya Bakushu Dojo. Served in a glass jokki mug. Golden yellow color with a nice white soapy head. Really nice banana, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmug aromas present. Tastes the same but with a nice sour citrus note and clove. Mouthfeel is thin with a lot of carbonation. As it warmed up it lost a lot of its charm and moved almost toward a lager as far as mouthfeel. Dry finish. Too much carbonation in my opinion. --- Beer merged from original tick of Asagaya Blonde on 30 May 2015 at 21:43 - Score: 6
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Feb 2015
at 07:30