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Four Winds Light

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Brewed with Canadian pilsner malt and a large share of rice, which is what produces the very light body. It runs year-round at 4% and 12 IBU, the lowest bitterness of any lager in the range. Four Winds describes it as crisp and clean with a short finish, and says the beer is deliberately made simply. It is sold in 355 ml six-packs and in a fifteen-can pack.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
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
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
Restrained and clean on the nose, with subtle grain notes from the Canadian pilsner malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Four Winds Light

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A thin, delicate white head forms on the pour and fades quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, producing fine bubbles that rise steadily.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Restrained and clean on the nose, with subtle grain notes from the Canadian pilsner malt base. The rice adjunct softens any potential harshness, contributing a light, almost neutral sweetness. Hop presence is minimal, offering only a whisper of herbal restraint without aggressive florality or citrus.

subtle grainneutral sweetnessrestrained hops

◐ Taste

Light and drying on entry, with a clean malt foundation that reads faintly bready and corn-like—characteristic of the rice contribution. Bitterness is exceptionally low at 12 IBU, barely perceptible on the mid-palate, allowing the malt's delicate sweetness to dominate. The body remains featherweight throughout, dry and smooth without any rough edges.

light maltvery low bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short and clean, fading quickly to a dry, grainy aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or hop bite interrupts the departure.

briefgrainy fade
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
78
Finish
73
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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