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Super Cool Lager

Philter Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Rice Lager · One of 4 Rice Lagers in hopIQ

Super Cool Lager takes its cue from Japanese rice lagers: a light malt body, almost no residual sweetness and a dry, clipped finish. The aroma stays quiet, with faint cracker malt and a trace of herbal hop, which is the point of the style rather than a shortcoming. Cold, clean and made for volume, at 4.2 percent.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rice Lager.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Super Cool Lager

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly but remains modest, with fine bubbles that disperse steadily. The visual profile is clean and inviting, characteristic of the rice lager archetype.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

The nose is deliberately restrained, following the minimalist philosophy of Japanese rice lagers. Faint cracker malt provides a subtle grain foundation, while a trace of herbal hop sits far back in the background. The overall aromatic presence is quiet and dry, with no fruity esters or sweet malt notes asserting themselves.

faint cracker maltherbal hop characterdry grainrestrained nose

Taste

Entry is light and clean with barely perceptible malt sweetness that dissolves immediately. The mid-palate remains bone-dry, allowing subtle herbal and cereal notes to register without weight. Bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, supporting rather than dominating the flavor profile.

light malt bodydry palateminimal bitternessclean grain

Finish

The finish is clipped and refreshing, with residual sweetness virtually absent. The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving only a whisper of herbal hop and dry grain character that invites the next sip.

dry finishcrisp aftertasteno sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Super Cool Lager

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 Super Cool Lager

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 light, dry, clean character as Super Cool Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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