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West Coast Pils

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · West Coast Pilsner · One of 2 West Coast Pilsners in hopIQ

A pilsner base carrying West Coast hop aroma, brewed together with Establishment Brewing. Four Winds lists 5% and no IBU value, and describes tropical, citrus and floral hop notes over a snappy bitterness, with the lager body kept clean underneath. It comes from the 2025 Pils Pack and is now available on its own in 355 ml six-packs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast Pils

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with distinct lacing, indicating good foam stability. Carbonation is vigorous and persistent, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus notes—ripe stone fruit and bright lime peel—layered over delicate floral undertones. A clean lager character keeps the aroma crisp and focused, with no yeast-derived esters or sulfur detectable. West Coast noble hops provide herbal structure without aggressive resinous character.

tropical fruitcitrus peelfloral highlightsclean lager

Taste

Entry is light and snappy, with moderate bitterness arriving quickly and cleanly on the palate. Mid-palate balance shifts between restrained malt sweetness and persistent hop bite; the body remains lean and dry, allowing each flavor element to cut through. Tropical and citrus hop flavors dominate the development without overshadowing the crisp, dry finish.

hoppy bitecrisp and drycitrus-forwardclean malt base

Finish

Bitterness lingers with refreshing intensity, fading to a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. The finish is brisk and cleansing, inviting immediate return to the glass.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of West Coast Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

Food Pairing

What to eat with West Coast Pils

About West Coast Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar West Coast Pilsner

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

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