Beer Review: Shiner Ruby Redbird by The Spoetzl Brewery

Style: Fruit and Spice Beer
Availability: Year-Round
State: Texas
Country: USA

Description

From Shiner, the independent, family-owned makers of the iconic Shiner Bock Beer, this refreshing lager is made with juice from the Texas Ruby Red grapefruit, the freshly picked prize of the Rio Grande Valley. A bold kick of ginger combines with the tartness of the citrus for a tasty brew that’s perfect for any time of year. Real Texas Ruby Red grapefruit from the Rio Grande Valley combines with a hint of ginger to give this brew a bold and slightly tart flavor. Combining Citra and Mt. Hood hops really amps up the fruity aromas, while the malt bill of Munich malt and two-row barley delivers a smooth finish.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 3.2%
IBUs: 5
Hops: Citra, Mt. Hood
Malts: Premium Two-Row Barley, Munich

Judge’s Review

By: Richard Wong

Rated 83

Aroma: 23 / 24
Appearance: 5 / 6
Flavor: 34 / 40
Mouthfeel: 7 / 10
Overall Impression: 14 / 20

Shiner Ruby Redbird by The Spoetzl Brewery was judged as Category 29B (Fruit and Spice Beer) under the 2021 BJCP Guidelines.

The pour revealed a yellow hue with slight chill haze and had no carbonation. The aroma of this beer had a very noticeable ginger flavor that was fragrant and wonderful. The initial taste of this beer revealed the strong presence of ginger that wasn’t overwhelming but instead balanced nicely with the malt and hops. I also got a hint of citrus-like flavors lingering in the background, however, the ginger flavor was the main component of this beer. This beer was light and almost watery in the body and mouthfeel. The carbonation was very light. The overall impression of this beer is that the ginger added a nice, unusual flavor to this beer. The ginger flavor was very nice and not overpowering. A nice, light malt sweetness and light citrus and hop flavors rounded out this beer. A very smooth and easy-to-drink beer.