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Winter Bash

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Winter Bash is a golden-rose lager blended with seasonal holiday fruit: raspberry, orange and grapefruit, over a smooth lager finish. It is Straub's winter fruit seasonal, from a family brewery that has kept to its original home in St. Marys, Pennsylvania since 1872.

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
fruitycitrusyorange
fruity
citrusy
orange
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over soft berry undertones, particularly raspberry.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winter Bash

◎ Appearance

Winter Bash presents a bright golden-rose hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-bubbled head that disperses gradually. The carbonation is crisp and persistent, creating fine lacing along the glass as the beer is consumed. The color deepens subtly toward rosé at the edges, reflecting the fruit integration throughout the brew.

golden-rosebright clarityfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over soft berry undertones, particularly raspberry. A smooth, grainy malt base provides gentle support without asserting itself. The overall impression is bright and seasonal, with fruity esters and natural fruit character dominating over any hop spice.

orange zestraspberry, grapefruitsoft maltfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and refreshing, with candied orange and citrus flavors developing across the mid-palate alongside subtle berry sweetness. The lager foundation remains clean and unobtrusive, allowing the fruit adjuncts to shine without cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, creating a balanced, easy-drinking profile that avoids harshness.

candied citrusberry sweetnesssmooth lager baselow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with citrus notes lingering gently on the palate. A light, slightly dry aftertaste leaves the mouth refreshed without any residual harshness or sticky sweetness.

citrus fadeclean, light
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
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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