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Rue B. Soho

Ska Brewing Company
United States·Lager
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Bright, crisp citrus on the nose, then carbonation tickles out tart, light grapefruit juice flavors: Rue B. Soho is a lightly acidulated Helles-style lager brewed with Cascade hops and grapefruit. It has 5.0% and 16 IBU, shows up as a summer seasonal, and is billed as a light, refreshing lager on the way to beer heaven.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 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
citrusytartfruity
citrusy
tart
fruity
clean
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp citrus notes, dominated by bright grapefruit zest and a subtle herbal quality from the Cascade hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rue B. Soho

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A delicate white head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin collar, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Vigorous carbonation creates a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp citrus notes, dominated by bright grapefruit zest and a subtle herbal quality from the Cascade hops. Clean malt underneath provides a soft, grainy foundation without any yeast-driven esters or phenolics. The overall impression is fresh and mineral-forward, with no oxidation or stale character.

grapefruit zestCascade herbalclean grainmineral-fresh

◐ Taste

Tart grapefruit juice flavors dominate the palate, supported by a light, dry malt body that stays lean and refreshing. The carbonation imparts a subtle prickling sensation that enhances the tartness without overwhelming delicate fruit notes. Bitterness remains restrained at 16 IBU, allowing citrus acidity to be the primary flavor driver; the finish is bone-dry with no residual sweetness.

tart grapefruitdry maltcrisp acidityrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with lingering grapefruit pith and a faint herbal whisper. The aftertaste is dry and slightly astringent, encouraging another sip.

short and cleandry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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What is a Lager?

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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