Thoughts on new Asahi Gold beer?

Tried it for the first time since it was released two days ago and I like it a lot based on first impressions.

I read some reviews by Japanese bloggers that are trashing it, especially in comparison to Asahi Super Dry, but I feel like the flavor palettes they focus on are on things like bitterness, acidity, carbonation, and sweetness. What I like about Asahi Gold is that it has a full and malty flavor, whereas Super Dry just tastes metallic and chemical-like. Gold reminds me a bit of Asahi Jukusen, their “premium” beer, which I also liked but I always felt lacked depth compared to my first impression of Gold.

I’m not a big fan of Asahi in general (Sapporo/Yebisu and Suntory are my favorites) but I hope this sticks around. I might need to drink it again to see if it has the same impression but so far I recommend!