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Japanese Rice Lager

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Soft malt notes and a touch of sweetness mark this Japanese-style rice lager, one of Voodoo's limited-time offerings, scheduled for July and August 2027. Voodoo has brewed in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, and the Meadville brewery makes many of its flagship and seasonal beers.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
Soft, grainy malt character dominates the nose, with subtle sweet undertones characteristic of rice adjuncts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Japanese Rice Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, clean presentation. A modest white head forms quickly and settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing. Fine carbonation gives the beer a lively, effervescent quality in the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Soft, grainy malt character dominates the nose, with subtle sweet undertones characteristic of rice adjuncts. A light floral quality emerges from the noble hops, while the overall impression remains gentle and approachable without aggressive hop presence.

soft grainsubtle sweetnesslight floral notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth malt sweetness and a delicate grain-forward body. Rice provides a clean, refined texture that avoids heaviness, while restrained noble hop bitterness (22 IBU) sits well in the background, ensuring drinkability rather than complexity.

malt-drivenclean grainbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the sweetness receding to leave a refreshing, clean aftertaste. Hop character fades quietly, allowing the soft malt impression to linger briefly before dissolving.

crisp finishrefreshingdry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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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