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City Wide Pale Ale

4 Hands Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 233 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The beer that made 4 Hands famous — a crushable, citrusy pale ale in tallboy cans that became the go-to drink for St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. Balanced, approachable and genuinely well-made, City Wide is the everyday pale ale every St. Louis neighbourhood has adopted.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for City Wide Pale Ale

Appearance

Clear golden-amber hue with bright transparency and moderate depth of color. A white head forms readily and maintains good retention, leaving distinct lacework on the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is visible and lively, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

golden-amberclear and brightpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with clean, citrus-forward hop character—orange and grapefruit notes dominate without harshness. Beneath this lies a soft, biscuity malt backdrop that grounds the profile, with a hint of stone fruit adding subtle depth. The overall impression is approachable and inviting, with no yeast-driven or off-putting notes.

citrus hopsorange and grapefruitbiscuit maltclean and balanced

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light, clean malt sweetness that immediately yields to the hop bitterness. The mid-palate showcases hop-driven citrus flavors while maintaining a smooth, drinkable body that avoids heaviness. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing dry without astringency or lingering harshness.

citrus-forward hopslight and smoothmoderate bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is short to medium, with bitterness fading cleanly to leave a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No heavy malt residue or sticky sweetness lingers; the beer invites another sip.

clean drynessshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of City Wide Pale 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 City Wide Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as City Wide Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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