Japanese Rice Lager All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Japanese Rice Lager All-Grain Beer Kit

Our Japanese Rice Lager All-Grain Kit blends traditional brewing precision with a modern craft twist. It starts with a 70/30 grain bill of high-quality Pilsner malt and torrefied flaked rice—the same rice trusted by professional brewers for its high extract yield, zero haze, and ultra-dry finish.

This minimalist base sets the stage for a crisp, clear, and crushable lager that honors Japanese brewing tradition—while adding a light touch of modern flair. We stay classic with a clean bittering charge of Saaz, but finish with a late-boil addition of Sorachi Ace for subtle citrus-herbal complexity. The result is bright, dry, and endlessly drinkable—perfect for warm weather or any time you need a clean, elegant pint.

Japanese Rice Lager Brewing Notes:

• Style: Japan Rice Lager
• Fermentation Range: 53–64°F
• Original Gravity (OG): 1.050
• IBU: 21
• ABV: 5.5%

Japanese Rice Lager Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Soft pilsner malt with faint floral spice and a delicate lemon-zest top note from Sorachi Ace.
• Appearance: Very pale straw color with brilliant clarity and a clean, persistent head.
• Flavor: Crisp malt and grainy rice lead to a bone-dry finish with just a kiss of citrus-herbal hop character.
• Mouthfeel: Light-bodied, ultra-smooth, and sparklingly clean on the palate.

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More About Japanese Rice Lagers:

Japanese Rice Lagers represent the zen of brewing—elegant, minimalist, and refreshingly precise. Traditionally brewed with a significant percentage of rice to lighten body and dry out the finish, this style is known for its delicate balance and drinkability. Crisp and clean, these lagers prioritize subtlety and clarity above all else.

Our version keeps that tradition alive while adding a touch of modern craft character with Sorachi Ace—a Japanese hop that never quite caught on in its homeland but found new life in American brewing. Its high levels of biotransformation-active compounds make it perfect for late boil additions, unlocking notes of lemon peel, lemongrass, and citrus zest when paired with expressive yeast strains.