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Asahi Super Dry vs Peroni Nastro Azzurro: where is each one brewed?

Asahi Super Dry is sold as Japanese; Peroni Nastro Azzurro is sold as Italian. Asahi Super Dry is imported from Suita and other Asahi Breweries plants, Japan, Padua and Rome in Italy. Peroni Nastro Azzurro is imported from Rome, Padua and Bari in Italy. On strength, Asahi Super Dry is 5.0% in the UK and Peroni Nastro Azzurro is 5.1%.

  Asahi Super Dry Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Sold as a beer from Japan Italy
Brewed for the UK in Suita and other Asahi Breweries plants, Japan, Padua and Rome, Italy Rome, Padua and Bari, Italy
Brand owner Asahi Group Holdings Asahi Group Holdings
UK strength 5.0% 5.1%
Strength at home 5.0% 5.1%
Difference None None
Last checked 5 September 2026 11 September 2026

The two pages in full

Asahi Super Dry
Imported from Italy · 5.0% · sold as Japanese
Genuine import
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Imported from Italy · 5.1% · sold as Italian
Genuine import

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