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Ultralite

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · Session IPA · One of 46 Session IPAs in hopIQ

The lightest hop-forward beer in the range at 2.9% alcohol, with no IBU published. Four Winds aims for full hop aroma at a strength where most beers thin out, and describes a hazy, tropical, light-bodied IPA. It recently moved into 355 ml cans from an earlier format. The shop lists it as Ultralite - 2.9% IPA and offers it as a limited rather than a year-round release.

ABV
2.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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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 finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ultralite

Appearance

Pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, turbid character derived from suspended yeast and fine particles rather than settled sediment. The head forms quickly but remains modest, with soft carbonation that sustains a delicate foam collar. Light body is evident in the glass, with gentle fizz rising through the translucent body.

pale goldenhazy throughoutsoft carbonationdelicate head

Aroma

A pronounced hoppy profile dominates, delivering tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit layered with citrus zest—lemon and grapefruit skin. Subtle floral and herbal undertones round the bouquet without heaviness. The aroma remains clean and aromatic, with minimal malt presence, allowing the Edelhopfen character to take full precedence.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardfloral hopsclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with immediate tropical and citrus flavors mirroring the nose. Mid-palate remains light and delicate—the 2.9% ABV prevents any heaviness, while the hop character persists without becoming aggressive or astringent. Bitterness is restrained and balanced, providing definition without dominating, making for an easy-drinking, quaffable experience.

crisp entrytropical citrusrestrained bitternesslight-bodied

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the hop aroma trailing into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or alcohol warmth—just a brisk, inviting conclusion that encourages the next sip.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ultralite

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ultralite

About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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

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