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Raisu

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The name means rice in Japanese, and the beer is the brewery's take on the Japanese rice lager: pilsner malt, milled rice and wheat, with hops the brewery only calls traditional. It is made to be very clean, very dry and crisp. The aroma is lightly floral with fresh bread; the palate is light-bodied with a gentle citrus and malt character, and the finish is clear. Drinkers call it very pale, with an ending that recalls a pilsner. It joined the range in 2025.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
cleanwheatbready
clean
wheat
bready
floral
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with soft floral notes reminiscent of noble hops alongside fresh bread aromas from the milled grain bill.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raisu

◎ Appearance

Raisu presents a very pale, nearly colorless body with brilliant clarity and a white head that settles to a thin collar of lacing. The carbonation is fine and persistent, creating a delicate mousse that clings lightly to the glass walls throughout the drink.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with soft floral notes reminiscent of noble hops alongside fresh bread aromas from the milled grain bill. A subtle sweetness from pilsner malt supports the bouquet without dominating, creating an inviting and clean olfactory profile.

lightly floralfresh breadsubtle graindelicate malt

◐ Taste

On the palate, Raisu is exceptionally light-bodied with a gentle citrus character that echoes the aroma's restraint. The malt backbone remains soft and understated, allowing the dry, crisp finish to emerge cleanly without harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

light-bodiedgentle citrusdry finishclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and crystalline, recalling a pilsner's snap without any residual heaviness. The aftertaste fades to a pleasant dryness with just a whisper of malt memory.

crisp exitdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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?

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