Straub IPL – An intriguing beer!

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  1. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I was at a local beer bar and they had Straub IPL on tap. Straub is a small regional brewery in western PA (St. Marys, PA) that has been in operation since 1872. They are best known for their AAL beers but for the past 1-2 years they have branched out to make some interesting beers: a Classic American Pilsner (CAP), an Altbier and now an IPL. The Straub IPL was my first opportunity to try one of these new type beers they are making. I tried to get my hands on the CAP and the Alt in the past but I had no luck; there seems to be limited distribution of these specialty beers.

    So, back to Straub IPL. This is one interesting and tasty beer! As I drank the beer the wheels in my brain kept going round & round trying to come up with a description of the flavor profile and then BINGO: the word “perfume” jumped out. This beer had a flavor reminiscent of perfume to me. It is a tasty perfume! The beer menu at the bar had a description of this beer and mentioned a number of hops; from memory: Bravo, Cascade & Columbus. How these hops were utilized in the boil (and dry hop?) I have no idea but they all came together to create a tasty and interesting flavor/aroma.

    Since Straub has a limited distribution area (PA & Ohio I think) this may not be an easy beer to find but if you do perchance see it I would recommend that you try it.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 JackHorzempa, Aug 19, 2013
  2. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I agree, Straub is really making an effort to be more creative and make better beer. Great for PA beer lovers, gives me a good reason to support a local brewery.
     
    #2 Uniobrew31, Aug 19, 2013
  3. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Did you get a chance to drink the CAP and/or Alt? If so, what were your impressions of those beers?

    Cheers!
     
    #3 JackHorzempa, Aug 19, 2013
  4. michaeljstraub

    michaeljstraub Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2012 Georgia

    I'd never heard great things about this brewery and was a little disappointed due to the name. Good to know there might be a reason to try some one day
     
    #4 michaeljstraub, Aug 19, 2013
  5. TheNightwatchman

    TheNightwatchman Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I haven't had this one yet, but I'll keep an eye out for it. I've always enjoyed the occasional Straub American Lager.
     
    #5 TheNightwatchman, Aug 19, 2013
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  6. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    I didn't get those, but I did drink a ton of their Mai Bock. I admit it was odd at first shelling out 9 bucks for a six pack of Straub but it was worth every penny. The American Amber is my go to beer.
     
    #6 Uniobrew31, Aug 19, 2013
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  7. foureyedgeek

    foureyedgeek Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    I love me some Straub. I've been working my way through a case of the IPL and I've really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to seeing what is new next time I am up that way.
     
    #7 foureyedgeek, Aug 19, 2013
  8. BeerIsland

    BeerIsland Maven (1,251) Feb 9, 2003 Pennsylvania

    A new generation of shareholders/owners is pushing Straub's into a greater variety of beers, a trend to which Vince Assetta seems amenable. I heard the IPL was available at the State College fester this past Saturday; one taster I talked said it was pretty good.
     
    #8 BeerIsland, Aug 20, 2013
  9. DrBier

    DrBier Pooh-Bah (2,198) Jun 12, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    On draft past week or so at Al's of Hampden.
     
    #9 DrBier, Aug 20, 2013
  10. DeutschesBier

    DeutschesBier Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2009 Maryland

    Straub IPL was very solid when I tried it. I am excited to see what else they offer. My parents have a camp in Elk County, PA, so they drive past Straub on their way.

    I also thought the Maibock was solid, but a little sweet.
     
    #10 DeutschesBier, Aug 20, 2013
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