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Four Stars

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Four Stars is a pale lager that Bullhouse brews together with a London brewery and has brought back more than once. It is described as crisp, clean and light, with a little malt sweetness and nectar-like notes. The beer is designed as an uncomplicated, refreshing lager and is currently the only one of its kind in the brewery's own shop.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoney
clean
malty
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose offers a restrained, clean profile typical of the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Four Stars

◎ Appearance

Four Stars presents a pale straw-golden hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The head forms readily and holds with moderate persistence, leaving fine lacing as the glass empties. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout the body.

pale goldenclearcrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a restrained, clean profile typical of the style. Subtle malt sweetness emerges first, followed by delicate floral and herbal notes from the noble hops. Nectar-like qualities add a gentle, inviting character without overwhelming the senses.

subtle malt sweetnessnoble hop characterfloral notesclean and light

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light malt backbone providing gentle sweetness that prevents flatness. The mid-palate remains uncomplicated, allowing the interplay of mild malt and restrained hop bitterness to develop naturally. Finish is dry and clean, with moderate bitterness lingering pleasantly.

light malt foundationrefreshing palatebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is brief to medium in length, leaving a clean and slightly dry sensation on the palate. A whisper of hop bitterness and malt character fades quickly, inviting another sip.

clean drynesslight lingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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