The story of Asahi began in 1889, when the first brewery was established in Osaka, launching Asahi beer a couple of years later. The brewery propelled the Japanese beer market forward throughout the 20th century, but it hit its stride in 1987 with the introduction of Asahi Super Dry to consumers. “Karakuchi” is a Japanese term used to describe the unique refreshing and clean flavor profile of Asahi Super Dry.