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James Ready 4.0

Canada·Light Lager
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The lightest beer in the James Ready line at 4.0 percent; some retailers list it as James Ready Light. The brewery mentions a hint of fruitiness. The manufacturer's text at the New Brunswick liquor board describes a light body, a touch of fruit and a gentle hop note. Sweetness and bitterness are both restrained, and the finish is short and clean. It completes the three-beer value range below the 5.5 and 6.0 versions.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruityhoppy
clean
fruity
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with a subtle hint of ripe fruit—stone fruit notes appear faintly beneath a light, grain-forward character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for James Ready 4.0

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms and disperses quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

pale straw yellowbright clarityquick head droplively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with a subtle hint of ripe fruit—stone fruit notes appear faintly beneath a light, grain-forward character. The hop presence is gentle and barely perceptible, allowing the simple malt foundation to dominate.

stone fruit esterssubtle grainminimal hop impressionclean profile

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and undemanding, with light sweetness balanced against restrained bitterness (8 IBU). The mid-palate remains thin and refreshing, dominated by simple grain notes with a whisper of fruit. Bitterness remains background throughout, never assertive.

soft entrylight grain sweetnessgentle bitternessthin body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, drying quickly without lingering aftertaste. A brief suggestion of grain fades within seconds.

short finishdryclean exit
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
71
Appearance
76
Finish
70
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of James Ready 4.0

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

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with James Ready 4.0

About Light Lager

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What is a Light Lager?

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Finding a similar Light Lager

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