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Ale no. 4

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A light pale ale with aromatic Citra hops. Ale No. 16 and Ale No. 24 are the other beers with a number in the name. On beer platforms it also appears as AZ Ale No 4. Citra is an American aroma hop from the Hop Breeding Company, typically described with citrus and tropical-fruit aromas. In 1995 John Rasmussen brewed Ale No. 16, which the brewery ties to its national breakthrough.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—underpinned by tropical fruit character from the Citra hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ale no. 4

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and good translucence. The head forms with moderate density and holds with fair retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and brisk, contributing to a lively presentation.

pale goldenclearmoderate headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—underpinned by tropical fruit character from the Citra hops. A subtle malt foundation provides softness, while the hop character remains prominent and aromatic without turning harsh or medicinal.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitCitra hop characterclean aroma

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with citrus and stone-fruit flavors developing across the palate. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, neither aggressive nor fading; the malt backbone contributes gentle sweetness without heaviness. The finish dries cleanly with lingering hop definition.

light bodycitrus-drivenmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshing and relatively short, with fading citrus notes and a subtle bitter edge. No cloying sweetness or astringency lingers.

crisp aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
77
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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