Japanese Rice Lager - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

$49.99

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✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support

The Rice Lager is a clean, refreshing American-style lager that puts drinkability front and center. Flaked rice lightens the body and adds a neutral, slightly dry crispness that lets the subtle grain character of Pilsen malt come through without any heaviness.

Saaz hops provide gentle herbal and spicy noble hop character — just enough to balance the malt without dominating. The finish is bone-dry, brilliantly clear, and endlessly refreshing. This is the kind of beer that disappears fast on a warm day — and that's exactly the point.

Brewing your Rice Lager follows a classic American adjunct lager brewing process:

Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars with a dry, light mash profile for maximum crispness.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add Saaz hops for gentle bittering and subtle noble hop aroma.
Ferment: Ferment with lager yeast at cool temperatures until clean and fully attenuated. Cold condition for a smooth, brilliantly clear finish.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 week.

This recipe highlights the clean, dry character that makes American-style lagers so endlessly drinkable.

Liquid yeast can deliver excellent fermentation performance and a wider range of strain options, but it’s a living, perishable product that requires a little extra care.

Liquid yeast may arrive warm. Ice packs help reduce heat exposure but do not guarantee cold arrival.
Refrigerate it when received and plan to brew as soon as possible.
We recommend adding an insulated mailer + ice pack to liquid yeast orders.
During May–September, dry yeast is strongly recommended due to higher shipping temperatures.
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This recipe kit is ideal for:

All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
Fans of clean, crisp, easy-drinking lagers
Homebrewers who enjoy adjunct brewing and classic American lager techniques
Drinkers who prefer light, refreshing beers with a dry, clean finish

A 5-gallon batch is perfect for keeping a house lager on tap, sharing at a cookout, or reaching for any time you want something cold, crisp, and effortlessly drinkable.

Japanese Rice Lager - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

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What You'll Brew

Japanese Rice Lager

A crisp, ultra-clean lager with delicate malt character and bright citrus lift. Expect light grain aroma, subtle lemon zest from Sorachi Ace hops, and a dry, refreshing finish supported by rice syrup solids for smooth drinkability.

Brewed at approximately 5.4% ABV, this full 5-gallon batch delivers polished clarity, balanced bitterness, and endlessly easy drinking.

What's Inside the Japanese Rice Lager - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

This all-grain 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Rice Lager from scratch:

Briess Pilsen Base Malts
Flaked Rice
Saaz (Bittering) Hop Packet
Sorachi Ace (Aroma) Hop Packet
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)

NOTE: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system.

Make Your Next Batch with the Japanese Rice Beer Recipe Kit

Brewing your own lager at home is about more than the final pour. This kit turns your 5-gallon setup into a precision-driven brewery and gives you hands-on experience with delicate malts, rice syrup solids, and traditional lager fermentation. Whether you’re brewing for a full keg or sharing bottles with friends, this kit makes it easy to create a crisp, ultra-clean lager that tastes as refined as it feels to make.

Easy Steps to Making Japanese Rice Beer

Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Japanese Rice Lager is more rewarding than ever with our Japanese Rice Lager 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.

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Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this kit include brewing equipment?

No. This is an ingredient-only 5-gallon recipe kit. Brewing equipment is not included, and this kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup.

What does the rice do in this recipe?

Flaked rice is a classic adjunct in American-style lagers. It contributes fermentable sugars that lighten the body and add a dry, crisp finish without adding flavor. The result is a brilliantly clear, refreshing lager with a neutral, clean character that lets the Pilsen malt and Saaz hops provide subtle complexity.

Does this beer require temperature control?

Yes and no. As a lager, this Rice Lager does benefir from cooler fermentation temperatures, typically around 48–55°F. Cold conditioning after fermentation helps develop the smooth, clean clarity that defines the style. If you don't have fermentaton temperature control capabilities, try fermenting with a forgiving lager strain like SafLager W-34/70, which can tolerate up to 72ºF without creating off-flavors.

How long does it take to brew?

Brew day takes about 4–5 hours. After that, fermentation takes around 2 weeks, plus cold conditioning time for best results. Most brewers have this beer ready to drink in about 4 weeks from brew day to glass.

Is this recipe kit beginner-friendly?

This all-grain beer recipe kit is intended for advanced brewers with all-grain brewing equipment. If you're new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits, which are designed to be beginner-friendly and require less equipment.

Can I brew this year-round?

Yes. The Rice Lager All-Grain Recipe Kit is available year-round. Its crisp, clean character makes it especially refreshing during warmer months, but it's a satisfying, easy-drinking choice in any season.

Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Japanese Rice 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic
Japanese Rice flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.

Get The Extract Recipe Kit