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Mugi Shokunin

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Okinawan barley drives this one: pronounced grain flavour and body, yet a sharp, crisp end keeps the finish from turning heavy. Mugi Shokunin means craftsman of the grain; the name has been around for over 20 years and now returns as a beer, at 5.5% ABV, brewed with malt (made abroad), hops, barley, rice and starch.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Clean malt character dominates, with pronounced grain notes that recall soft bread crust and a hint of rice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mugi Shokunin

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a thin collar with good lacing. The carbonation is visibly fine and persistent, lending the beer an inviting, lively presence in the glass.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Clean malt character dominates, with pronounced grain notes that recall soft bread crust and a hint of rice. Noble hop undertones provide a delicate floral backdrop without asserting themselves; the overall nose is fresh and approachable, free of yeast esters or adjunct harshness.

bready grainnoble hopsclean maltrice adjunct

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a gentle malt sweetness and noticeable grain body, then transitions to a brisk, crisp middle that prevents any heaviness. Low bitterness (22 IBU) sits well in the background, while the rice and starch adjuncts contribute a smooth, refined texture that keeps the beer refreshingly light.

malty entrycrisp middlelight bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and snappy, with a dry, clean aftertaste that invites another sip. Grain flavours linger briefly before fading into a neutral, thirst-quenching conclusion.

dry finishgrain fadeout
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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