Japanese Karakuchi Lager — The Original Dry Beer

Asahi Super Dry came out of extensive market research showing Japanese drinkers wanted something less malty, a little stronger, and with a lighter aftertaste — a beer that suited a changing diet. Asahi built exactly that in 1987, and it worked so completely that it triggered the "Dry Wars" among Japanese brewers and a brief international fad for dry beer.

The competitors faded. Super Dry is still the world's premier dry beer, and karakuchi — the crisp, dry finish — is what it is named for.

Product Highlights

Japanese dry lager, launched 1987
Karakuchi style — crisp bite, clean finish, minimal aftertaste
5% ABV, 330ml bottle
The beer that started the "Dry Wars" in Japan
Deliberately less malty than a European lager

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale gold, clear
Nose: Restrained — clean grain, very little malt sweetness
Palate: Crisp bite, refreshing, notably dry
Finish: Clean and short, almost no aftertaste

Perfect For

Drinking with food — it is built not to compete with a meal
Warm weather and long afternoons
Anyone who finds European lagers too malty
Japanese restaurants and bars
Wholesale and bulk buyers

Food Pairing

Sushi and sashimi — the dry finish leaves the fish alone.
Gyoza, ramen and yakitori.
Grilled seafood and inihaw.
Fried food — the crispness cuts through it.

Serving Suggestion

Serve ice-cold, 3 to 5°C. Straight from the bottle or into a chilled glass. This is a beer designed to be drunk cold and fast rather than savoured.

Product Details

Style: Pale Lager — Japanese Dry
ABV: 5%
Origin: Japan
Bottle Size: 330ml

Why Buy From BoozeZania

Genuine imported products, sourced through legitimate channels
Stored and handled with care to protect bottle condition
Secure, well-cushioned packaging built for glass
Fast nationwide delivery across the Philippines
Retail and wholesale quantities available

For adults of legal drinking age only. Please enjoy responsibly.