Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale
11.2 oz stubby bottle poured into an imperial pint glass. Tall, rocky white head that leaves an even coating of lacing on the wall of the glass. The color is a pinkish orange with a lot of sediment on the bottom. Smell is a slightly salty red fruit aroma. Taste is salty and sweet. If you have ever had Japanese candy made of red bean paste, that what it is. Japanese do not like very sweet flavors, they prefer a more mild to salty flavor. This leave a dry soy sauce after taste. Mouthfeel is thin and fizzy. This is a very Japanese beer. Unless you are familiar with Japanese culture and foods, I don't think you would like it.