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Jaws of Damnation

Wayfinder Beer
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🌍 United States · Rice Lager · One of 11 Rice Lagers in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rice Lager.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jaws of Damnation

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jaws of Damnation

About Rice Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Rice Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, clean, crisp character as Jaws of Damnation will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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