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Summer Splash

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Summer Splash is a gold lager infused with an all-natural blend of Meyer lemon and orange flavors, Straub's spring-to-summer fruit seasonal. Citrus leads with lemon and orange, and the beer finishes smooth in the way of a lager. It belongs to the brewery's fruit-infused lagers, which also include the winter-season Winter Bash.

Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose leads immediately with vibrant Meyer lemon and sweet orange citrus notes that dominate the aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Splash

◎ Appearance

Summer Splash presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. The head forms quickly but recedes to a thin, persistent collar that clings lightly to the rim. The beer maintains a clean, translucent appearance characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

bright goldclearfine carbonationthin lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads immediately with vibrant Meyer lemon and sweet orange citrus notes that dominate the aromatic profile. Beneath the fruit forward character lies a soft, grainy malted grain foundation that supports without overwhelming. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh phenolic or yeast-driven characteristics.

Meyer lemonorange zestgrainy Malzbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus sweetness—lemon and orange working in tandem—before settling into a smooth, gently rounded mid-palate. The natural fruit flavors are well integrated rather than artificial, supported by a delicate malty sweetness that prevents cloying. Bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the fruit adjuncts to shine while maintaining refreshing dryness on the tongue.

citrus-forwardsmooth lager characterlight sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the citrus notes fading gracefully into a dry, slightly sweet aftertaste. A lingering whisper of lemon persists without becoming astringent or fatiguing.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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