This is the Asahi Calpis Soda Yoru o Tanoshimu Grape (lit. ‘Grape for Enjoying the Night’). It contained up to 10% juice from ripe kyohō grapes. The label featured a paperback book motif, implying that it will enhance one’s nighttime experience much liike a novel.
The beverage had an opaque purple-pink mauve hue, emitting a mild grape aroma with distinct undertones of sweet yoghurt, and having gentle carbonation. Upon tasting, the delightful flavour of kyohō grapes was immediately apparent, offering a rich musky sweetness reminiscent of ripe fruit. This sweetness peaked mid-sip, gracefully transitioning into the subtle tanginess of Calpis, which lingered into the finish before the bubbles cleansed the palate for a clean aftertaste.
Overall, this beverage was a delightful blend of sweet and sour, beautifully capturing the essence of Calpis soda infused with the refreshing fruitiness of ripe kyohō grapes.
This Asahi Calpis Soda Yoru o Tanoshimu Grape contained 450 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2024.