This is the Asahi Mitsuya Merry Apple Sparkling, featuring 1% apple juice and fermented apple juice. It was released in Japan in time for Christmas 2024.

The beverage had a transparent pale yellow hue with vigorous carbonation and a dry apple aroma reminiscent of apple juice and ginger ale. On tasting, it opened with a bright, vibrant apple note—aromatic yet restrained in sweetness—followed by a gentle acidity that emerged alongside fine, persistent bubbles. The effervescence intensified midway through each sip, evoking the sensation of biting into a crisp, slightly fizzy fresh apple. A delicate apple sweetness lingered briefly on the palate before the carbonation refreshed the mouth, leaving a clean finish.

Overall, this beverage delivered a rich and fragrant apple profile, making it an uplifting and festive choice, particularly suited to celebratory meals.

This Asahi Mitsuya Merry Apple Sparkling contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.