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“Aokan” (blue can) carries the original 1986 Asahi Draft Beer recipe — gentle, mellow, and lower in ABV than typical lagers.
Effectively the can and commercial version of Maruef. At 4.5% ABV, it's a light, versatile household lager.
“Aokan” is the long-standing nickname for the can and commercial format of Asahi's 1986 Asahi Draft Beer. With Maruef's 2021 national reintroduction, this beer regained wider distribution.
Balanced malt sweetness and hop bitterness; mellow palate. ABV 4.5%, light enough for daily drinking. Polar opposite of Super Dry's sharpness.
Universal with grilled fish, simmered dishes, tamagoyaki, and pickles. Doesn't interfere with dashi umami. Also good with sushi and sashimi.
Serve at 5-7°C in a small glass. The lower ABV makes it suitable for long, slow evenings — a daily companion.
Founded 1889. Alongside Super Dry, Asahi nurtures gentler offerings like Maruef and Aokan, supporting beer diversity.
For those seeking a gentle, light daily beer. Find places carrying Asahi Draft Beer (Aokan) on Minnama.