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Straub Lager

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The beer that started it all at Straub: a golden American lager at 4.1% ABV, brewed with domestic two-row malt, Apollo hops and a North American lager yeast. It fills the returnable bottles Straub still runs, by its own account as the last brewery in the country to offer reusable bottles and packaging, a tradition that began with a bottling line bought in 1946.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, offering subtle malty sweetness from domestic two-row malt at the forefront.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Straub Lager

◎ Appearance

Straub Lager presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate collar with good adhesion to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean, composed presentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, offering subtle malty sweetness from domestic two-row malt at the forefront. Apollo hops contribute a faint, delicate herbal quality that complements rather than dominates. The North American lager yeast remains neutral and unobtrusive, allowing the malt character to breathe.

gentle malty sweetnesssubtle herbal notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light, with a soft malty foundation that carries through the mid-palate without heaviness. Bitterness is minimal at 8 IBU, remaining barely perceptible and never assertive. The finish leans dry and crisp, with the malt character gradually stepping back to reveal a clean, mineral-like quality.

light malt bodylow bitternesscrisp minerality

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, fading quickly without lingering sweetness or harshness. A refreshing, slightly dry sensation remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

short, cleandry fade
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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