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4-4-Brew

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4-4-Brew is a pale ale of 4.0% brewed for the summer of 2026, when the same beer also went out under the names On The Bounce and Brightside. It is very refreshing and easy to drink, with a moderate malty body and juicy citrus and tropical fruit characters.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyjuicy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy citrus notes—lemon and lime zest predominate—paired with tropical fruit esters suggesting stone fruit and subtle pineapple character.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4-4-Brew

◎ Appearance

4-4-Brew presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and good transparency. The head forms with moderate density and shows solid retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence throughout.

pale goldenclear, brightmoderate head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy citrus notes—lemon and lime zest predominate—paired with tropical fruit esters suggesting stone fruit and subtle pineapple character. Beneath lies a clean, understated Malz backbone with a light biscuit quality. Noble hop resins provide gentle floral and herbal counterpoint without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

citrus zesttropical fruit, stone fruitclean malt basegentle hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with moderate malty sweetness and a soft, approachable body that belies the modest 4% ABV. Citrus and tropical fruit flavors mirror the aroma, developing through the mid-palate with natural juiciness rather than artificial sweetness. Bitterness registers at a restrained level—around 35 IBUs—providing balance without harshness or lingering assertiveness.

moderate malt sweetnessjuicy citrus, tropical fruitsoft bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, allowing the fruit character to fade gracefully without residual cloy or metallic notes. A light dry quality emerges in the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

clean finishdry aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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