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Pale Ale

Canada·West Coast Pale Ale
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinouscitrusy
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
tropical
clean
malty
Aroma
Citrus and resin dominate the nose, with grapefruit and pine leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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 West Coast Pale Ale

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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.

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