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Migoto Rice Lager

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A Japanese-influenced rice lager from Waimea — the elegant, extra-crisp cousin of an American pilsner. Rice adjunct thins the body without thinning the character, delicate floral hop notes lift the nose, and a dry mineral finish snaps clean. Migoto — Japanese for beautiful, splendid — is the point.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmineralfloral
clean
mineral
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with subtle floral hop character—soft, airy, and reminiscent of jasmine or honeysuckle.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Migoto Rice Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with exceptional clarity and bright translucence. A delicate white head forms quickly and recedes to a thin collar, leaving gossamer lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation rises in steady streams, giving the beer an inviting, refined visual presence.

pale straw goldcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with subtle floral hop character—soft, airy, and reminiscent of jasmine or honeysuckle. A light cereal undertone from the rice adjunct provides gentle backbone without heaviness. Clean fermentation allows these delicate notes to emerge without obstruction, creating an elegant and straightforward bouquet.

delicate floralsjasmine notesclean fermentationlight cereal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and mineral-driven, with the rice adjunct lightening the body while maintaining flavor definition. The palate unfolds with subtle floral hop spice and a lean, dry character that emphasizes clarity over richness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, integrating smoothly rather than asserting itself—this is refinement through restraint.

mineral-forwardcrisp palatesubtle bitternessdry and clean

◑ Finish

The finish snaps clean and dry, with a mineral snap that lingers briefly and fades to silence. No residual sweetness or heavy notes persist; the aftertaste is refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry mineral snapclean finishrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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