I tried comparing the sour version of Dodekamin, 'Dodekamin: Enjoy the Night!', with the original Dodekamin.
On July 14, 2026, Asahi Soft Drinks released ' Dodekamin: Enjoy the Night! '. It's described as a carbonated beverage that 'adds 2700mg of citric acid to Dodekamin,' so I tried it to see how it really helps you enjoy the night.
'Dodekamin: Enjoy the Night!' Released July 14th. A carbonated beverage containing citric acid, perfect for enjoying your evening alone.
This is 'Dodekamin: Let's have fun tonight!'
This time I also bought the regular Dodekamin.
Here are the ingredients for Dodekamin Nightly Fun! (left) and Dodekamin (right). There are only two differences: Dodekamin contains 'salt,' which is absent in Dodekamin Nightly Fun!, and Dodekamin uses
Looking at the nutrition information, you can see that only Dodekamin Nighttime Fun! contains citric acid. The calorie content is 16kcal per 100ml for Dodekamin Nighttime Fun! and 19kcal per 100ml for Dodekamin.
There is no visible difference in color.
First, I'll try the regular Dodekamin. It's slightly sour at first, with a sweet aftertaste.
Dodekamin Nighttime Fun! has an intense initial sourness. The citric acid's sourness explodes in your mouth, suppressing the sweetness. Although a slight sweetness emerges in the aftertaste, the sourness is maintained from start to finish. It's a flavor that will wake you up if you drink it at night.
The suggested retail price for 'Dodekamin Nighttime Fun!' is 216 yen (tax included). It is a limited-time product, with sales planned until September.
Amazon.co.jp sells a pack of 24 for 2865 yen (including tax), which works out to about 119 yen per bottle.
A pack of 24 Dodekamin bottles costs 2006 yen (approximately 84 yen per bottle).
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