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City Wide Pale Ale

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, citrus-forward hop character—orange and grapefruit notes dominate without harshness.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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 American Pale Ale

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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

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