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Paradiso

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · Spontaneous Sour · One of 2 Spontaneous Sours in hopIQ

A mixed-culture sour saison brewed with pineapple and guava, listed at 5.5% with no IBU published. Four Winds describes a sequence that opens on pineapple, moves to a guava body and closes on tart cherry notes, with the finish staying crisp rather than sweet. The brewery treats the style itself as an experiment. It is a limited release in 473 ml cans, currently in 2026 packaging.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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

Dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Spontaneous Sour.
Hop character
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
sour
fruity
tart
funky
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paradiso

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles, lending a bright and inviting visual presence characteristic of well-attenuated spontaneous fermentation.

pale strawclearfine carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

Pineapple and ripe guava dominate the nose, supported by subtle tropical stone-fruit notes and a light funkiness from mixed-culture fermentation. The aromatic profile remains fruit-forward and accessible, with only faint winey or vinous undertones typical of wild yeasts, avoiding sharp acetic notes.

pineappleguavatropicalwild ferment funk

Taste

The palate opens with bright pineapple character that transitions into a full guava mid-palate, developing toward tart cherry on the back end. Acidity is the dominant structural element—crisp and clean rather than harsh—while the 5.5% ABV remains unobtrusive, allowing the fruit and fermentation complexity to lead.

tart cherrytropical fruitbright aciditydry finish

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with residual tart cherry notes lingering pleasantly without sweetness. Carbonation aids the clean departure, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drycrispclean departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Paradiso

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Paradiso

About Spontaneous Sour

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Spontaneous Sour?

Spontaneous Sour 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 Spontaneous Sour

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sour, fruity, tropical character as Paradiso will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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