Firmly bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Four Seasons - Winter (2026)
◎ Appearance
Deep amber to copper in the glass, with a hazy, opaque body that speaks to the beer's unfiltered character. The off-white head builds generously and clings to the glass in fine lacing as you drink. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the full body and strength.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with candied citrus and stone fruit—apricot and peach—layered over a warm toffee sweetness from the caramel malts. A secondary wave brings tropical notes, with a subtle herbal and floral whisper from the Edelhopfen bill. The malt base sits comfortably beneath, contributing a light toast and subtle oak-like depth without astringency.
◐ Taste
Entry is full and soft, delivering ripe citrus and stone fruit upfront with a gentle warming from 9% ABV. The mid-palate expands with tropical character and caramel sweetness, creating a round, almost velvety mouthfeel. Bitterness remains restrained—a supportive thread rather than a sharp line—allowing the fruit and malt complexity to dominate throughout.
◑ Finish
The aftertaste lingers with residual stone fruit and a soft, toasty malt note, fading gradually without harsh edges. Drying is moderate, leaving the palate warm and satisfied rather than stripped.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Four Seasons - Winter (2026)
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Four Seasons - Winter (2026)
About Red IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Red 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 Red IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, hazy, caramel character as Four Seasons - Winter (2026) will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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