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Sunshine Salt + Lime Lager

Tröegs Independent Brewing
United States·Lager
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Malt, lime zest and a hint of salt define this lager. Flaked rice and Pilsner malt make the grist, Hallertau Tradition is the hop, and house lager yeast does the fermenting. It first appeared as an exclusive in the Summer of Sunshine variety pack before joining the once-a-year releases. 4.3% ABV, brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusynoble hopmalty
citrusy
noble hop
malty
salty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright lime zest and flaked rice, supported by gentle noble-hop character that reads more as herbal refinement than aggressive green.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunshine Salt + Lime Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale straw-gold body with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The white head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing, leaving delicate trails as you drink.

pale straw-goldbright, clearfine, persistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lime zest and flaked rice, supported by gentle noble-hop character that reads more as herbal refinement than aggressive green. A soft Pilsner malt sweetness sits beneath, with a subtle mineral saltiness that lingers at the back.

citrus zestnoble hops, herbalrice grainmineral salt

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with lime and light malt sweetness front and center. Mid-palate brings restrained noble-hop bitterness and a fine mineral saltiness that frames the grain without overwhelming it. The finish is dry and thirst-quenching, with lingering citrus and a gentle salt-edged minerality.

lime-forwardlight malt sweetnessnoble-hop bitternesssalty, mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshing. The lime and mineral salt fade steadily, leaving a dry, inviting aftertaste that prompts another sip.

dry, cleancitrus and salt fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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