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Jaws of Damnation

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Jaws of Damnation is a Japanese-style rice lager added to the range in 2025. Rice in the grist lightens the malt body and dries the beer out, leaving a clean cereal character with a light sweetness of grain. It pours pale straw under brisk carbonation. It carries a little more body than many rice lagers, yet the hops stay restrained, and the finish is crisp, dry and short.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is clean and restrained, offering light cereal notes from the rice adjunct paired with subtle grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jaws of Damnation

◎ Appearance

Pours pale straw with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. The head forms briskly and maintains moderate retention, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. Schaumkleiden adhere lightly to the sides as the beer settles.

pale strawbrisk carbonationfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and restrained, offering light cereal notes from the rice adjunct paired with subtle grain sweetness. Noble hops contribute a faint herbal whisper without asserting themselves. The overall aromatic profile remains delicate and food-friendly.

light cerealgrain sweetnessrestrained hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the rice lightening the malt body to create a crisp palate. Mid-palate shows modest grain character and a touch of sweetness before restrained hop bitterness (22 IBU) settles in cleanly. The finish arrives dry and short, with no lingering sweetness.

clean palatelight grain bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with a short decay. The aftertaste remains clean, allowing the cereal notes to fade quickly without harsh astringency.

dryshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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?

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.

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