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Straub American Lager

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Straub's flagship, brewed in St. Marys, Pennsylvania since 1872 by seven generations of the same family. All-malt, no adjuncts: domestic 2-row and caramel malts with a single-hop Apollo bill. Gold in the glass, 4.1% ABV, 8 IBU — one of America's purest, quietest lagers, still poured from the eternal tap.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltycaramel
clean
malty
caramel
hoppy
Aroma
Subtle and delicate nose reflecting the beer's minimalist philosophy.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Straub American Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality characteristic of classic American lagers. The carbonation is lively, producing a modest white head that dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing.

pale goldencrystal cleareffervescentminimal head

◌ Aroma

Subtle and delicate nose reflecting the beer's minimalist philosophy. Light grainy and bread-like notes emerge with a faint malty sweetness, while the absence of adjuncts and preservatives allows the clean lager yeast character to shine through without obstruction.

grainybread notescleansubtle malt

◐ Taste

Crisp and refreshing entry with a light, dry body that showcases the purity of the brewing process. The palate features gentle grain and bread characteristics with restrained malty sweetness, while the low IBU of 12 ensures minimal bitterness, allowing the clean fermentation profile to dominate through the mid-palate.

crisplight-bodieddrygrain-forward

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with no lingering sweetness or off-flavors. The aftertaste remains smooth and refreshing, true to the beer's heritage as an unpretentious, straightforward lager.

clean finishdrysmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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