Samurai
Jasmine rice gives this Japanese lager a slightly floral aroma and an effervescent, crisp, easy-going drink. Sorachi Ace and Saaz provide the hops, Danish lager yeast does the fermenting, and the result lands at 5.0% ABV and 20 IBU. Samurai is a classic Great Divide brand that came back, brewed year-round.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Samurai
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
About Japanese Lager
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Japanese Lager?
Japanese 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 Japanese Lager
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, floral, smooth-drinking character as Samurai will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




