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Shiner Ruby Redbird

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Shiner Ruby Redbird started out as a summer seasonal and is now brewed year-round. The lager is made with real Texas Ruby Red grapefruit and a measure of ginger, and at 3.2 percent it is one of the lightest beers in the range. Bright citrus aromas open the glass, followed by a lightly tart body in which pithy citrus and a warming ginger spice sit on smooth malt. It finishes crisp and clean with a lingering grapefruit note.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Mild5 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver — Australian International Beer Awards
★Bronze — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyspicyclean
citrusy
spicy
clean
tart
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct grapefruit pith leading the composition.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shiner Ruby Redbird

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A modest white head forms quickly but dissipates within moments, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates steady streams of tiny bubbles throughout the body.

pale straw goldcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct grapefruit pith leading the composition. Subtle warming spice from ginger adds a gentle complexity, while the malt base remains soft and recessive. The overall impression is refreshing and summery, with no harshness or oxidation.

grapefruit pithwarm ginger spiceclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and lightly tart, driven by the real grapefruit character rather than citric acid bite. Mid-palate shows a balance between citrus zest, warming ginger spice, and smooth, understated malt sweetness. Bitterness remains minimal and integrated, allowing the fruit and spice to carry the flavor without astringency.

citrus tartnessginger warmthsoft malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with a lingering grapefruit note that persists gently into the aftertaste. No heavy residue or drying tannins interrupt the smooth conclusion.

grapefruit persistencecrisp departure
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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