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.