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King of Monsters

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An ultra-light, dry and crisp lager with a clean, subtle grain sweetness. Rice in the mash keeps the body light, inspired by traditional Japanese brewing, and the brewery says it also adds a source of nutrients and a natural antioxidant. It was brewed in honour of Godzilla, the King of Monsters, in London, and built for easy drinking. A 440 ml can at 4.1 %.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle grain sweetness reminiscent of cooked rice and soft malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King of Monsters

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. A thin, delicate white head forms quickly and recedes to a fine ring of lacing along the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle grain sweetness reminiscent of cooked rice and soft malt. A whisper of floral Edelhopfen character emerges on closer inspection, with no aggressive hop bite. The overall impression is delicate and refreshing, inviting without demanding attention.

soft grain sweetnesscooked ricesubtle floral hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry entry that immediately showcases the rice adjunct's contribution—a light, clean grain character with minimal body. The malt provides gentle sweetness in the mid-palate, balanced by modest but present bitterness from noble-type hops. The finish is bone-dry and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or heavy mouthfeel.

crisp, dry attacklight bodynoble hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, fading smoothly without any rough edges or astringency. A faint grain dryness lingers on the palate, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

quick fadedry grain note
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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 Rice Lager

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