RobBright 35 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yep, had a couple on Monday and last night. It's good but seems flatter than last year's brew. Need to source out a couple. And remember people, only Kirin make the official Akiaji. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yeah don't fall for the lookalike copies. They should be ashamed of themselves! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 2 crates (40 bottles) 1 box (24 cans) SORTED! Tonight will take the first sip. Link to post Share on other sites
MagSeven 40 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Picked up a few cans at lunchtime today. Will crack into them this evening! Lets akiaji! Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Aki Aki is kind of like the Official Beer of SnowJapan isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oishii! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 おいしいですね Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Whats that copycat one called, there's one that seems to come as close to 100% copying the name and design as is possible. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Design is a bit disappointing this year, very similar indeed to last year, I just compared them. Still pretty but not much change. A few years ago they did a very red version that was really cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I think that happoshu version is called 'Aki Raku'. It's ****ing disgusting! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Yeah....actually Im not impressed with it this year....seems to be a bit lighter in colour and flavour....dunno if/why they'd change it Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Can't say I am noticing a difference. Then again, if anything slightly lighter is something I'd be OK with. Specs seem to be the same. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Sitting at home drinking some Mekkon Thai spirits, rather good actually. Has a nice strong bite to it but witj a smooth bodied slightly scented flavour to it. Got some Thai rum to try as well another time. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Got me a six pack of Akiaji last night and had 2 cans. Nice. And indeed a pretty can as well. What's more, the fact that aki is just round the corner is bloody great too! Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 When does that Ebisu kohaku come out? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Soon Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 How Soon, Tubby? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Pretty soon Link to post Share on other sites
the snowboarding vicar 1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 How Soon is pretty soon, Tubby? Link to post Share on other sites
the snowboarding vicar 1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Anyone try this one 琥珀ヱビス Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Kohaku is the best beer in Japan. Definitely not liking the aki aji as much this year. Tastes a bit watered down or something. I think they must have changed there grain bill because it doesn't have that same malty chewiness as before. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I can't remember what Kohaku was like. Must get some when it's out. Expectation levels totemo high. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hold on a sec, isn't 琥珀ヱビス Kohaku? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Out 2nd September Link to post Share on other sites
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