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My first ever Hirotogawa, here's a very popular one that's been sitting in the fridge for months!
I opened it without a second thought and realized it was about to blow up, so I managed to close the bottle again and escaped. It was the active type, right?
My first impression was that it was an adult apple squash. Some people have described it as an adult Calpis soda, and I agree. It even makes a swooshing sound in your mouth, which is fun too.
It's quite sweet, but the acidity and fizziness make it crisp and well-balanced. I'd like to finish it as soon as possible before the acidity and fizziness wear off.
The second day was the best with a lot of settling in, and the third day was surprisingly not too sweet, though the acidity was lost.
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