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Four Seasons - Winter (2026)

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A hybrid the brewery had not attempted before: the caramel malt depth of a red IPA carried in a hazy body at nine percent. Ripe citrus, stone fruit and tropical fruit come from a five variety hop bill split between German and New Zealand types, over toffee and a light toast from the malt. Full bodied and soft, with the bitterness kept lower than the strength would suggest.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameltropicalcitrusy
caramel
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
dark fruit
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with candied citrus and stone fruit—apricot and peach—layered over a warm toffee sweetness from the caramel malts.
also:malty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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.

deep copperhazy throughoutpersistent headsoft carbonation

◌ 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.

stone fruittropicaltoffeeherbal nuance

◐ 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.

citrus-forwardsilky bodygentle bitternessbalanced strength

◑ 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.

fruit-driven fadewarm lingering finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

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

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About Red IPA

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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.

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