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Four Banks

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Tropical, juicy and citrus fruit notes sit on a soft base and end in a moreish bitter finish, from Galaxy, Mosaic and El Dorado. Marble brewed this 4.9% mountain pale with The Chorlton Tap for the 20th anniversary of the Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival, after asking the pub's staff to design their ideal pint. Barley, oats and wheat form the grist, and it is vegan.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
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
fruity
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered with fresh citrus zest from the Galaxy, Mosaic, and El Dorado hop blend.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Four Banks

◎ Appearance

Four Banks presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, visible as a gentle stream of bubbles that sustains good Schaumhaftung around the glass rim.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered with fresh citrus zest from the Galaxy, Mosaic, and El Dorado hop blend. Beneath the vibrant hop character lies a soft, grainy malt foundation with subtle oat and wheat undertones, creating an inviting, fruity entry point.

tropical fruitcitrus zestsoft grain base

◐ Taste

The palate begins with a juicy, fruit-forward attack that echoes the aroma's tropical and citrus character. A soft malt backbone—built from barley, oats, and wheat—provides body without heaviness, allowing the hop-derived flavours to remain in the foreground. The finish transitions into a clean, moreish bitterness that lingers pleasantly without dominating.

juicy fruitsoft malt bodyclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The bitterish finish is articulate and dry, inviting another sip. The aftertaste remains dry with lingering hop character and a subtle grain sweetness that fades gracefully.

dry finishlingering hop
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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