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Four Winds Red

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · Irish Red · One of 5 Irish Reds in hopIQ

An Irish red ale at 4.5% and 14 IBU, a low figure even for a style that is not built on bitterness. Four Winds describes caramel malt against a gentle roast, mild spice, a light finish and moderate carbonation. It is the only red ale in the current range and the one beer that leans on malt rather than hops or acidity. Limited, in 355 ml six-packs.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Irish Red.
Malt character
malty
caramel
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Four Winds Red

Appearance

Four Winds Red presents a clear, warm copper-red body with medium amber hues. The head is modest but stable, building a fine collar of off-white foam that clings gently to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate, creating a soft, approachable visual character that sits comfortably between still and effervescent.

copper-redclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with soft caramel and toasted malt, offering a warm, biscuit-forward character with subtle roasted grain undertones. Gentle spice emerges in the background, likely from the yeast or grain bill, while hop presence remains restrained and nearly imperceptible—this is decidedly a malt-focused beer.

caramel maltbiscuitgentle roastsubtle spice

Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-driven, with caramel sweetness anchoring the palate without cloying. The mid-palate reveals soft roasted notes and a whisper of warming spice that complements rather than dominates. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing the clean, balanced maltiness to finish the job.

malt-ledcaramel sweetnesslow bitternesssmooth drinking

Finish

The finish is clean and light, with a brief warm fade that doesn't linger heavily. The aftertaste carries a faint roasted edge and drying spice, leaving the mouth ready for another sip.

light finishcleandry spice note
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Four Winds Red

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Four Winds Red

About Irish Red

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Irish Red?

Irish Red is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Irish Red

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, caramel, smooth-drinking character as Four Winds Red will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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