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8th Street Ale

Four Peaks Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · English Bitter · One of 17 English Bitters in hopIQ

Named after the brewery's historic 8th Street address. A true session beer styled after English pub ales — UK hop varieties give an earthy floral aroma balanced by caramel malt. Bronze at the 2012 World Beer Cup for Ordinary or Special Bitter.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9

AWARDS

Bronze · 2012
World Beer Cup 2012
Ordinary or Special Bitter
Bronze — World Beer Cup 2012 (Ordinary or Special Bitter)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Bitter.
Hop character
earthy
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best American Pale Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 8th Street Ale

Appearance

A clear bronze ale with moderate carbonation and a stable, off-white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The color reflects the moderate crystal malt bill, sitting at the lighter end of the amber spectrum. Bright and inviting, with good visual clarity throughout.

bronze, clearpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with earthy, herbal UK hop character balanced by sweet caramel malt notes. Subtle floral undertones emerge beneath the primary hoppy frame, with no aggressive bittering aromas. A clean, straightforward bouquet that reflects the English bitter tradition without modern hop intensity.

earthy, herbalcaramel maltfloral hopsclean

Taste

Malt-forward palate with honeyed caramel sweetness and a supporting backbone of earthy, herbal hop bitterness. The body is moderate and smooth, allowing the balance between malt and restrained bitterness to come through cleanly. Finishes with gentle hop dryness that never becomes harsh or overpowering.

malty-sweetherbal-earthybalanced bitternesssmooth body

Finish

A dry, lingering finish with earthy hop character and fading caramel sweetness. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip without any cloying residue.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 8th Street Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 8th Street Ale

About English Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Bitter?

English Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar English Bitter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, earthy, floral character as 8th Street Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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