4 Pines Dark Lager

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black, with ruby translucence when backlit—a hallmark of the style's transparent roast. The head forms a tight, persistent collar with good lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a refined conditioning typical of lager fermentation.

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, presenting distinct chocolate and coffee notes without harshness or burnt character. A bread-crust aroma rounds the profile, with subtle toasted grain undertones. The cool fermentation preserves clarity in these roasted notes, preventing any vegetal or yeasty overlay.

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, delivering medium body with roasted malt flavors—chocolate and coffee—at the fore. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, complementing rather than dominating. The palate stays dry throughout, with a malty backbone that never turns heavy despite the dark grain bill.

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshingly dry with no lingering sweetness. A faint coffee note persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clear and ready for another sip.