This is the Asahi 4 Types of Fruits Sparkling. It contained 3% fruit juice concentrates from strawberry, harehime citrus, apple and pear.
The beverage was a clear red hue with a fresh aroma of sweet strawberries and moderate carbonation. When enjoyed chilled, each sip commenced with the gentle sweetness of strawberries, accompanied by the harehime citrus, which provided a subtle yet refreshing hint of acidity without any overpowering zestiness. Progressing through the sip, the sweetness shifted to crisp apple notes midway, which then receded to reveal a juicy pear flavour before the bubbles cleansed the palate, leaving a clean aftertaste.
Overall, the beverage offered an elegant fruit punch-like experience, with strawberry leading the way while allowing the other fruits to shine, resulting in a cohesive blend free from any medicinal associations often found with similar flavours in the West. It was a highly refreshing beverage deserving of repurchase.
This Asahi 4 Types of Fruits Sparkling contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2024.