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HooDoo Japanese Rice Lager

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Light-bodied and dry in the finish, with delicate grain character and subtle floral and herbal notes from Perle hops, backed by a balancing bitterness. Brewed with Weyermann pilsner malt and rice, a tribute to the precision of Japanese brewing after the brewmaster's recent trip to Japan. 4.7% ABV, 31 IBU.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralherbalclean
floral
herbal
clean
malty
Aroma
Delicate and refined nose dominated by subtle floral and herbal notes from Perle hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Japanese Rice Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. Fine, persistent white head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls. Lively carbonation visible throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Delicate and refined nose dominated by subtle floral and herbal notes from Perle hops. Clean Weyermann pilsner malt backdrop with gentle grain sweetness. No yeast esters or adjunct heaviness—the overall impression is restrained and precise.

floral Perle hopsherbal notesclean grainrefined

◐ Taste

Light and crisp on entry, with soft malt character balanced by balanced bitterness from the 31 IBU hopping rate. The rice contributes to a silky, dry mouthfeel and amplifies the clean cereal notes. Mid-palate remains elegant and focused without heaviness.

light-bodieddry palatecrisp finishgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

Quick, clean finish with lingering dry quality and subtle herbal aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or astringency—the overall impression is refreshing and thirst-quenching.

dry finishrefreshingherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
82
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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What is a Rice Lager?

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