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Japanese Dry Zero Carb Lager

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Japanese Dry Zero Carb Lager is a dry lager in the Japanese style, brewed from Pilsner and Munich malts supplemented by rice and fermented out almost completely for a very lean body. A small addition of Taiheke hops adds aromatic detail without much bitterness. The beer is brilliantly clear with lively carbonation. A light floral note reminiscent of honeysuckle rises from the glass, and the palate shows a whisper of banana candy, soft cracker malt and a gentle, dry bitterness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralbananaclean
floral
banana
clean
malty
Aroma
A delicate floral character dominates the nose, with honeysuckle notes rising prominently from the glass.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Japanese Dry Zero Carb Lager

◎ Appearance

Brilliantly clear with a pale golden hue characteristic of the style. The beer presents itself with lively carbonation that generates a fine, persistent head with good retention. The clarity and bright character reflect the complete fermentation and precise brewing technique.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

A delicate floral character dominates the nose, with honeysuckle notes rising prominently from the glass. Beneath this lies a subtle hint of banana candy, likely derived from the yeast, supported by soft, clean Malz undertones. The Taiheke hop addition provides aromatic detail without aggressive bittering presence.

floral, honeysucklesubtle banana notesclean maltrestrained hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a whisper of banana candy and soft cracker malt, establishing a light, clean foundation. The body remains lean and dry throughout, with a gentle, well-integrated bitterness that does not dominate. The rice adjunct contributes to overall crispness and the beer's signature dryness.

dry finishlight bodybanana candysoft cracker maltgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with minimal residual sweetness. The aftertaste lingers briefly with a subtle floral quality before fading cleanly.

dryrefreshingclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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