This is the Asahi Mitsuya Kodawari Gyutto Melon Soda. It contained 1% ripe melon juice as well as musk melon extract from Shizuoka Prefecture, which is known for cultivating the high-grade Crown Melon.
The beverage had a translucent yellow hue with a fragrant and musky sweet melon aroma and moderate carbonation. Consumed chilled, the melon notes were immediate, starting with a mellow sweetness that swiftly revealed its signature musky profile by mid-sip. Towards the finish, a subtle acidity emerged, capturing the juicy sweetness of the melon’s pulpy centre. The tiny bubbles provided a refreshing finish, cleansing the palate for a clean aftertaste. Overall, this beverage captured the muskmelon’s luxurious richness and refined sweetness, but stopped short of surpassing the depth present in the Asahi Mitsuya Tokunou Melon Squash.
This Asahi Mitsuya Kodawari Gyutto Melon Soda contained 570 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2024.