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Revelry 1865 Rice Lager

Revelry Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Japanese Rice Lager · One of 2 Japanese Rice Lagers in hopIQ

Revelry's Japanese-style rice lager — 4.5% ABV, rice adjunct softness, extra-clean fermentation, snap-dry finish. The lager slot in Revelry's core, brewed drier than a Mexican lager and lighter than a pilsner. Named 1865 for the founding date of Charleston (Charles Town's second charter). Session-friendly, gets out of the way.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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 mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Revelry 1865 Rice Lager

Appearance

Pale straw to golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. Fine, delicate carbonation supports a thin white head that settles quickly without persistent lacing. The beer presents a clean, luminous appearance characteristic of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationthin head

Aroma

Restrained and clean on the nose, with subtle grain and light cereal notes from the rice adjunct. A whisper of noble hop character emerges, offering mild herbal and mineral undertones. The fermentation profile is neutral and elegant, allowing the delicate malt foundation to speak without interference.

subtle grainnoble hopsmineral notesclean fermentation

Taste

Soft, pillowy entry with the characteristic smoothness imparted by rice, followed by a crisp, dry mid-palate that refuses heaviness. Light bitterness from noble hops (22 IBU) provides structure and balance without asserting dominance. The rice adjunct lends a refined dryness that distinguishes this from sweeter pilsner-style lagers.

soft palatesnap-drylight bitternessrice smoothness

Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, drying progressively toward the back of the mouth with a mineral-edged aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or cloying character; the beer exits gracefully and encourages the next sip.

dry finishmineral edgeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Revelry 1865 Rice 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 Revelry 1865 Rice Lager

About Japanese Rice Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Japanese Rice Lager?

Japanese 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 Japanese Rice Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as Revelry 1865 Rice Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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