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A Japanese rice lager that is cracker-like and crisp-dry, with a spicy bitterness from Perle, Tettnang and Saphir hops. It is brewed with rice, then lagered long, first at 2 °C and then at −2 °C. At 5% ABV and 21 IBU it succeeds Hidden Fist, with ten per cent more carbonation and 3 IBU more bitterness than its predecessor.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyhoppyclean
spicy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, herbaceous hop character from the Perle, Tettnang, and Saphir blend, offering subtle green and floral notes without aggressive intensity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cloud Over Fist

◎ Appearance

A pale, luminous golden hue dominates the glass, reflecting the beer's light body and minimal malt backbone. The head is delicate and fine-grained, settling into a thin collar with modest lacing. Excellent carbonation creates a persistent stream of small bubbles, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenfine-grained headwell-carbonatedbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, herbaceous hop character from the Perle, Tettnang, and Saphir blend, offering subtle green and floral notes without aggressive intensity. Rice adjunct contributes a whisper of grain sweetness and crispness. A mineral, fermentation-derived quality rounds out the profile, keeping the aroma dry and refined.

herbaceous hopsgreen, floralgrain-forwardclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is snappy and refreshing, with the rice adjunct sharpening the palate's leading edge. Mid-palate remains austere and bone-dry, the Edelhopfen bitterness arriving with a distinct spicy character that builds rather than overwhelms. The 21 IBU threshold sits in perfect balance—enough bite to define the beer without dominating the delicate rice framework.

dry, crisp bitespicy hop bitelight grain bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A quick, clean finish leaves no residual sweetness or heaviness behind. The spicy hop impression lingers briefly, fading into a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, swift finishlingering spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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About Japanese Rice Lager

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What is a Japanese Rice Lager?

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