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Pale Ale

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · West Coast Pale Ale · One of 2 West Coast Pale Ales in hopIQ

A year-round beer that Four Winds describes explicitly as a modern West Coast reading rather than an English classic. At 5% and 30 IBU the bitterness stays moderate for the style, with the hops working through aroma more than through weight. The brewery lists restrained malt, citrus and resin, a balanced bitterness and light tropical notes. It is sold in 355 ml six-packs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Ale

Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A modest white head forms and recedes gradually, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile characteristic of the West Coast tradition.

golden amberclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

Aroma

Citrus and resin dominate the nose, with grapefruit and pine leading the charge. Subtle tropical notes—hints of passionfruit and stone fruit—emerge beneath the hop character. A restrained malt backbone provides grounding without competing with the aromatic expression.

citrus-forwardpine resintropical fruitclean hop aroma

Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus and a crisp, clean body that carries the moderate bitterness evenly across the mid-palate. Resinous hop flavors build gently without astringency, while a whisper of tropical stone fruit lingers. The 30 IBU bitterness remains balanced and integrated, never harsh or aggressive.

balanced bitternesscitrus-drivenresinousrefreshing body

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with hop bitterness fading into a dry, crisp aftertaste. Light tropical notes persist briefly before the beer concludes with a refreshing dryness.

drycrisp finishlight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 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 Pale Ale

About West Coast Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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 West Coast Pale Ale

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

Other West Coast Pale Ales in hopIQ

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