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4 Pines Japanese Style Lager

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🌍 Australia · Rice Lager · One of 6 Rice Lagers in hopIQ

A dry rice lager built on Pilsner malt and flaked rice. The colour is pale straw, the body ultra light, and the aroma stays clean: fresh grain and cracker with a soft floral, herbal hop note and a hint of lemon. A trace of residual sweetness is cut by a light herbal bitterness at 15 IBU, and the finish is dry and quick. The rice takes the fullness out of the malt and leaves the beer crisp rather than bready.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rice Lager.
Hop character
herbal
floral
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines Japanese Style Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms thin and delicate, with modest lacing that clings briefly to the glass. Carbonation is present and visible, supporting a light and airy presence throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationthin lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh grain and cracker notes lead the nose, supported by flaked rice that adds a subtle, slightly sweet grain character. Soft floral and herbal hop qualities emerge behind, with a gentle lemon zest accent that lifts the overall profile without dominating.

fresh graincrackersoft floralsherbal hopslemon zest

◐ Taste

Dry and crisp on entry, with the rice adjunct stripping away malty fullness in favor of a lean, refreshing palate. A trace of residual sweetness appears mid-palate but is quickly cut by light herbal bitterness. The malt provides gentle backbone without breadiness, while the 15 IBU bitterness remains restrained and clean.

drycrisplight-bodiedherbal bitternessclean

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and dry, with the rice character ensuring no lingering heaviness. Herbal notes fade cleanly, leaving only the ghost of grain and a whisper of citrus on the palate.

dry finishquickclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 4 Pines Japanese Style Lager

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 4 Pines Japanese Style Lager

About Rice Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Rice Lager?

Rice Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Rice Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, crisp, clean character as 4 Pines Japanese Style Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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