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Shibata Rice Lager

Maui Brewing Company
United States·Rice Lager
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A Japanese-style dry rice lager in pale gold, with a light hoppy, grassy aroma and a dry, crisp palate that carries light hop notes. It runs at 4.0 % ABV and is a seasonal release from Maui Brewing, available from September through November each year.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyhoppyclean
grassy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Grassy and herbal notes lead the nose, with a light noble hop character reminiscent of Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shibata Rice Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale gold hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A modest white head forms on pour and settles into a thin, persistent collar with fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Carbonation appears lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Grassy and herbal notes lead the nose, with a light noble hop character reminiscent of Edelhopfen varieties. Subtle malty undertones provide a clean, dry grain foundation without any sweet or fruity esters. The overall impression is restrained and refreshing, with no harsh phenolics or vegetal faults.

grassy, herbalnoble hopslight grainclean, dry

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a light malty base that allows the hop bitterness to register without overwhelming. Mid-palate remains lean and clean, with grassy hop notes and a pleasant bite from the 25 IBU bitterness. The body is light and refreshing, finishing with a lingering hop dryness that emphasizes the beer's mineral character.

crisp, dry palatelight bodyhoppy bitegrassy finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, dry aftertaste. The hop bitterness fades gently, leaving behind a faint grassy minerality and inviting you to the next sip.

dry aftertastemineral notes
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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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