As summer settles over the city, LongBoat Brewing Co has introduced a refreshing new seasonal release. The brewery has launched the Spritz Rice Lager, a limited-edition craft beer inspired by the bright and bitter notes of the classic Aperol Spritz.

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This new Spritz Rice Lager brings together the worlds of craft brewing and mixology. The beer is the result of a collaboration between LongBoat’s brewmaster Karthik Singh and renowned mixologist Balakrishnan (Bala). Together, they set out to recreate the refreshing flavour profile of an Italian spritz within a crisp lager framework.

A Craft Beer and Mixology Collaboration

The idea for the Lager emerged from Bala’s experimental approach to flavour. Known for treating the bar like a laboratory, the mixologist worked closely with Karthik Singh to translate cocktail elements into beer.

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While Bala developed the flavour concept, Singh focused on achieving balance from a brewing perspective. The challenge was to integrate botanical ingredients into a rice lager without compromising drinkability. This process required multiple trials to ensure the beer remained crisp, refreshing, and sessionable.

What Makes the Spritz Rice Lager Unique

The Spritz Rice Lager stands out for its botanical profile and striking visual appeal. Infused with juniper, thyme, and rosemary, the beer delivers subtle herbal complexity layered over a light lager base.

It pours a vibrant pink hue, making it an eye-catching addition to Bangalore’s craft beer scene. Despite its cocktail inspiration, the Lager maintains the clean and refreshing character typical of the rice lager style.

According to Singh, recreating cocktail flavours inside a beer required careful experimentation. The final result balances bitterness, brightness, and botanical depth while remaining approachable for summer drinking.

Beer Specifications

• Style: Botanical Rice Lager (Aperol Spritz Inspired)
• Appearance: Summer pink hue
• Botanicals: Juniper, Thyme, Rosemary
• ABV: 5.3%
• IBU: 12

With its unique flavour profile and collaborative origins, the Lager highlights how breweries like LongBoat Brewing Co continue to push the boundaries of craft brewing.

The Spritz Rice Lager is currently pouring exclusively at LongBoat Brewing Co in Bangalore, offering beer lovers a refreshing twist on the classic summer spritz.