Asahi Crystal Gold

I came across this can of Sochi Olympics-themed beer at Circle K a couple of days ago, sitting by itself in the fridge. Since the 2014 Winter Olympics ended on February 23, I am guessing this is some leftover hiding out in some warehouse until now. Bought it, tasted it, not much to say about it. I have to give it to it, it does taste like some alcoholic beverage, but not beer for sure.

Name: Asahi Crystal Gold
Launch: Jan. 15, 2014

Ingredients: Happōshu (malt, hops, barley, barley extract, rice, corn, starch, sugars, yeast extract, seaweed extract), spirits (barley)

Alcohol content: 6%

Tax category: New genre (liquor)

Company: Asahi Breweries

Note: Limited manufacturing for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics