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4 Pines Draught

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A German-style golden ale, light straw in colour and clear. Lemon and lime lead the aroma, with a floral, faintly peppery hop note behind them. The malt stays light and bready on the palate, and the beer finishes crisp and clean, citrus and a dab of spice lingering. At 22 IBU the bitterness is restrained, and the body remains slender at 4.6 percent.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold Medal · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2018
Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show
Bronze Medal · 2018
Brussels Beer Challenge
Silver Medal · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal · 2019
Brussels Beer Challenge
Silver Medal · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver Medal — Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanbready
citrusy
clean
bready
floral
spicy hop
spicy
Aroma
Lemon and lime citrus notes lead the nose with fresh, zesty character.
also:hoppy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines Draught

◎ Appearance

A pale straw gold with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles that cling persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing after each sip. Carbonation appears well-integrated and steady.

pale straw goldcrystal clearpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Lemon and lime citrus notes lead the nose with fresh, zesty character. Behind the citrus emerges a delicate floral hop signature, underpinned by a faintly peppery spice that adds complexity without dominating. The malt profile remains restrained, allowing the noble hop character to breathe.

lemon, lime citrusfloral hop notespeppery spiceclean and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with a soft bready malt foundation that provides gentle sweetness and body without heaviness. Mid-palate maintains the citrus thread from the aroma, followed by a precise hop spice note. Bitterness is measured at 22 IBU—restrained and refined, never harsh, allowing the crisp, dry finish to emerge cleanly.

bready maltcitrus carry-throughrestrained bitternesscrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The beer closes clean and crisp, with lingering citrus and a whisper of hop spice that fades gracefully. No harsh edges or residual sweetness; the aftertaste is brief, refreshing, and inviting.

clean finishcitrus faderefreshing aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

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