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4 Pines Ultra Low

Australia·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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An alcohol-free beer that leads with hops rather than malt: fruit up front, herbal and citrus notes underneath, and a clean, light malt character behind them. The body is thin, as the category tends to be, and the bitterness stays balanced at 19 IBU rather than assertive. The finish turns slightly tart, which gives the beer grip where the alcohol would otherwise be missing.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanfruity
hoppy
clean
fruity
citrusy
herbal
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe fruit and citrus—stone fruit and orange peel dominate the foreground.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines Ultra Low

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, persistent collar with modest lacing. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of the style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe fruit and citrus—stone fruit and orange peel dominate the foreground. Beneath lies a herbaceous, earthy hop character that grounds the profile. A light, clean malt base supports without asserting itself, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point.

citrus, orange peelstone fruitherbal, earthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and fruity, with citrus and orchard notes taking the lead. Herbal and slightly piney hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate at a restrained 19 IBU—present but never aggressive. The malt backbone remains lean and clean, offering minimal sweetness and allowing the hop character to shine throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish turns tart and slightly peppery, providing grip and a welcome sense of structure where the low alcohol might otherwise leave the beer feeling hollow. A lingering herbal bitterness and light citrus fade cleanly.

tart, pepperyclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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