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4 Pines Nitro Stout

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Almost black in the glass under a thick tan head, held in place by nitrogen dispense. Roasted malt gives coffee, dark chocolate and caramel on the nose, with a dry grain note behind. The body is full and creamy, the roast bitterness rounds off rather than bites, and the finish runs long and dry. At 40 IBU the bitterness comes largely from the roast rather than from the hops.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2016
Craft Beer Awards (CBIA)
Bronze Medal · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2017
Craft Beer Awards (CBIA)
Gold Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2018
Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show
Gold Medal · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2019
European Beer Star
Silver Medal · 2019
Brussels Beer Challenge
Gold Medal · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
Champion Dark Beer · 2024
Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show
★Bronze Medal — Craft Beer Awards (CBIA)
★Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — Craft Beer Awards (CBIA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain character, revealing layers of coffee and dark chocolate.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines Nitro Stout

◎ Appearance

Nearly opaque black in the glass, with minimal light penetration. The thick tan head, sustained by nitrogen dispense, clings to the walls with persistent lacing as the beer is consumed. The dense, creamy foam structure is characteristic of the nitrogen carbonation system.

opaque blackthick tan headnitrogen-sustained lacefull foam retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain character, revealing layers of coffee and dark chocolate. Behind the roast sits a subtle caramel sweetness, with a dry, grainy undertone that prevents the aroma from becoming cloying. Hop aromatics remain restrained, allowing the malt profile to dominate.

roasted graincoffee, dark chocolatecaramel sweetnessdry grain note

◐ Taste

The palate presents a full, creamy body from entry through mid-palate. Roasted malt flavours of coffee and cocoa develop cleanly, supported by subtle caramel notes. The bitterness, derived primarily from the roast rather than hop compounds, resolves smoothly without harshness, allowing the dry grain backbone to emerge.

full-bodied, creamyroasted coffee and cocoabalanced roast bitternessdry grain finish on palate

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and dry, with lingering roasted grain and a gentle cocoa fade. The bitterness recedes gracefully rather than persisting aggressively, leaving a clean, slightly astringent aftertaste.

long, dry finishroasted aftertasteclean resolution
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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What is a Irish Dry Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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