Japanese Rice Lager

Japanese Rice Lager is a light, clean, and crisp beer style that typically incorporates rice as an adjunct, which lightens the body and creates a dry, refreshing finish. Originally developed by Japanese brewers like Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo in the late 19th century, these beers combine German brewing techniques with local ingredients, resulting in a subtle, balanced profile with restrained hop bitterness and a slightly sweet rice character.

ABV Range: 4.5-5.5%
IBU Range: 10-25
Beers: 1

Perfect Pairings for Japanese Rice Lager

Discover dishes that pair perfectly with Japanese Rice Lager beers

Appetizer

Sashimi, consisting of pristine slices of raw fish, demands beverages that complement rather than overwhelm its delicate flavors and silky texture. The crisp acidity and mineral qualities of these wine selections enhance the fish's natural sweetness, while the clean, refreshing character of the recommended beer styles provides palate-cleansing effervescence between bites.

Japanese Rice Lager Beers

Japanese Rice Lager

Orion The Draft Beer is a crisp, clean Japanese rice lager with a pale golden color and refreshing character. It features subtle malt sweetness balanced with light hop bitterness and a dry, smooth finish that makes it particularly popular in Okinawa and throughout Japan.