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Shore Thing

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Citrus notes and a unique tartness meet a hint of strawberry in Shore Thing, a light American lager at 4.5% ABV and 20 IBU. Blue Point in Patchogue, Long Island, brews it with Pilsner malt and wheat for a light body and a touch of creamy character, and adds local Amagansett sea salt in the kettle for a bit of salinity. It is made to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusywheattart
citrusy
wheat
tart
salty
berry
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and subtle grapefruit—layered with wheat's delicate grain character.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shore Thing

◎ Appearance

Shore Thing presents a pale golden hue characteristic of its light lager profile, with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, displaying fine Schaumkleiden that slowly dissolve. Carbonation appears lively, evident from steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and subtle grapefruit—layered with wheat's delicate grain character. A gentle tartness emerges beneath, accompanied by a faint herbal quality from noble hops. The sea salt addition provides an unusual saline edge without dominating, creating a fresh, briny complexity that sets this lager apart from conventional examples.

citrus zestwheat graintartsaline note

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with the wheat malt contributing a soft, nearly creamy texture despite the low body weight. Citrus and a subtle berry note—hinting at strawberry—develop mid-palate alongside a whisper of tartness. The 20 IBU provide restrained bitterness that frames the finish without asserting itself, while the salinity adds minerality and enhances the overall refreshing character.

light-bodiedcreamy texturecitrus and berrymineral salinity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with tartness lingering pleasantly on the palate and a subtle saline note extending the aftertaste. No harshness remains; the beer concludes with a dry, refreshing quality that invites the next sip.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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