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Tight Lines is Straub's Kölsch-style ale: pale straw at 5.0% ABV, with a floral aroma and 25 IBU of bitterness. The brewery calls it light and refreshing, and runs it as a spring seasonal, listed for April and May, in its Peter Straub Signature Brews line brewed at the original Sorg Street brewery in St. Marys.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralcleanhoppy
floral
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral character—noble hop aromatics dominate without aggression, suggesting classic Edelpilz-type varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tight Lines

◎ Appearance

Tight Lines presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and bright, inviting translucence. The head forms quickly and displays fine, tight retention with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, supporting the visual impression of freshness.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral character—noble hop aromatics dominate without aggression, suggesting classic Edelpilz-type varieties. Beneath the florals lies a soft, grainy Malz foundation with subtle sweetness and a hint of white pepper. The overall effect is delicate and clean, free from phenolic or ester complexity.

floral hopsnoble charactersoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, allowing the floral hop signature to shine on the palate. Mid-palate strikes a near-perfect balance between restrained malt sweetness and moderate bitterness; the 25 IBU sits comfortably, offering structure without dominance. The finish remains clean and dry, with lingering herbal and slightly earthy hop notes that invite the next sip.

balanced bitternessclean maltherb finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and dry, with a gentle fade of floral and herbal characteristics. No residual sweetness or harshness remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stange

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

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