Ise Kadoya Brewery's "Hoppy Rice Lager"
[2026/3/29]
The second release from ISEKADO International, "Hoppy Rice Lager."
The appearance is a clear gold. It looks light and has an atmosphere that suggests it will be easy to drink.
Since it's a beer made with rice, I expected the fruitiness to be subtle, but it actually has quite a tropical feel derived from the hops.
Within its refreshing nature, there is a faint, tropical-like vibrancy that makes for a pleasant surprise.
The taste, like the aroma, has a tropical quality while also offering a soft sweetness reminiscent of sake.
At the same time, it has the crisp finish you would expect from a beer made with rice.
This balance is truly excellent. This is incredibly good.
[Satisfaction] ★★★★★★★★★☆ 9/10 points
[Beer Name] Hoppy Rice Lager
[Style] HOPPY LAGER
[Brewery] Ise Kadoya Brewery @isekadoyabrewery_official
[Alcohol Content] 5.5%
[IBU] 35
[Ingredients] Barley malt, rice, hops
[Country/Region] MIE(ISE), JAPAN
<<Quoted from the website>>
Hoppy Rice Lager
The bounty of the Mekong, Indica rice × Ise craftsmanship.
The bounty of the fertile Mekong Delta × ISEKADO
"ISEKADO brewing for the world." The second release from ISEKADO International, Hoppy Rice Lager, is a rice lager that fuses Indica rice grown in the rich bounty of the Mekong River in Vietnam—one of the world's leading rice-producing regions—with ISEKADO's American hop technology. By using high-quality, high-yield Vietnamese Indica rice, we have created a beer with overwhelming cost performance. We carefully reproduced the ISEKADO flavor from recipe design to fermentation and filling, prioritizing a clean and refreshing drinkability that fits well with the Japanese dining table. A new form of beer that connects Ise to the world. With ISEKADO International, the "possibilities of deliciousness" expand once more.
Our Story
From Ise to the world, turning dreams into reality
Until we made "ISEKADO brewed overseas" a reality.
It has been four months since we launched our new challenge, "ISEKADO International." Thanks to you, it has been very well received, and we are continuing production smoothly. Thank you very much. ISEKADO International is a new "global hybrid" brand that fuses ISEKADO's technology with overseas ingredients and culture. We have set the goal of "From Ise to the world" and have been advancing our global strategy in three steps. First, world-class high-quality beer production. Since winning at the Australian International Beer Awards in 2003, we have been building international recognition. Next, exporting overseas. We began exporting to the United States in 2009 and are now operating in over 10 countries. And now, the third step: "overseas production." To solve issues such as costs and quality degradation caused by international transport, we have partnered with a cooperative factory in Vietnam, sharing recipes and technology to aim for the same quality as ISEKADO locally. In that process, we encountered the abundant and wonderful quality of Vietnam's agricultural products. We launched ISEKADO International with the sole desire to deliver this charm to everyone in Japan.
Philosophy
ISEKADO's philosophy, even overseas.
Production for ISEKADO International begins with the accumulation of technology and trust to protect the "ISEKADO-ness" even when overseas. We have engaged in detailed technology sharing with our cooperative factory in Vietnam, focusing thoroughly on everything from recipe design to fermentation management to achieve quality comparable to that in Japan. We have reproduced a clean and drinkable flavor. No matter where it is made, an ISEKADO beer must taste like an ISEKADO beer. This is our manufacturing philosophy for delivering the craftsmanship cultivated in Ise across national borders.
Our Story: Taste
A refreshing lager beer with the aroma of American hops
The second release from ISEKADO International, "Hoppy Rice Lager," is a rice lager that fuses Indica rice grown in the rich bounty of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam—one of the world's leading rice-producing regions—with ISEKADO's American hop technology. The high saccharification efficiency of Indica rice creates a clear and pleasant crispness, tightens the sweetness of the malt, and lightly enhances the hop aroma. The vibrant citrus, berry, and tropical fruit aromas derived from Citra and Mosaic hops spread subtly. The hop presence is not too strong, making it an easy-to-drink glass perfect for your daily routine.
Comment from the Brewer
Brewer Takuma Yamamiya
In recent years, ISEKADO has brewed several rice lagers as part of our lager initiatives, but the "price" of Japanese rice was a source of concern. During our beer development efforts in Vietnam, I learned that many local breweries were actively brewing rice lagers by replacing malt with rice, taking advantage of the low cost of rice, and I visited the magnificent rural landscapes of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. For me, having worked on rice breeding research during my university days, it was a wonderful world that made my heart race! Please experience the natural bounty created by the Mekong River with all five senses!
Brewer Takuma Yamamiya
Detail: Product Details
Product Name: Hoppy Rice Lager
Style: Hoppy Lager
Ingredients: Barley malt, rice, hops
Alcohol Content: 5.5%
IBU: 35
Body: ★★
Crispness: ★★★★
Volume: 1 bottle (330ml)
Shelf Life: 12 months from filling (store in a cool, dark place)
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