It was Japan 2, Korea 1 last night when I stopped clearing out my DVR and started watched the World Baseball Classic. You know I have a soft spot for San Diego's PETCO Park. I do not feel the same about LA's Dodger Stadium, though I do appreciate the retaining of their name in the name. great sentence.
So, last night, while it was still 2-1, Ichiro ran into an Asahi ad for a catch. I was confused; did not realized the logo for that delicious beer was blue. so dumb I am.
Here's a story: once, when I was in Tokyo, I had Asahi on tap. I loved it. Now I almost always order Asahi when the opportunity presents itself, and I have a big bottle in my fridge.
If Japan wins the WBC, which it really could, especially with David Wright's broken toenail and all (kidding), I will give some of the credit to Asahi (not kidding). Did you know they've been in business (someone was brewing their beer) since 1889?
I vote to swap out Miller Lite and swap in Asahi as baseball's ubiquitous beer.
p.s. Japan will face the U.S. on Sunday in the semifinals at Dodger Stadium. that's what I was talking about up there. It's not yet been determined if Dice-K will pitch, though it's his turn. We do know that Cy Young winner / Padre Jake Peavy will.
Asahi has been one of the main sponsors of the Japanese Baseball Team over the years, and we are very excited about this year's World Baseball Classic. You can also find our logo on the left sleeve of each player on the team. Please support the team through the games this weekend.
Thank you again for your interest, support and following of Asahi Beer. Your continued support of Asahi Beer will be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Asahi Beer U.S.A., Inc. | March 20, 2009 at 05:52 PM