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Tarka Four

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Hints of citrus and lemon on the nose and a long dry finish. Tarka Four arrived in March 2018 as the 4.0% younger sibling of Tarka Pure. Head brewer Keith Bennett was briefed to make a lager that was not too beery, and the result is a keg-served session lager meant for several pints with friends in the pub.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
citrusyorangeclean
citrusy
orange
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean citrus and lemon notes, reflecting restrained noble hop character without aggressive bittering compounds.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tarka Four

◎ Appearance

Tarka Four presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting and approachable session lager.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean citrus and lemon notes, reflecting restrained noble hop character without aggressive bittering compounds. A subtle malty foundation emerges beneath, providing soft grain undertones that anchor the bouquet. The overall impression is fresh and straightforward, designed for accessibility rather than aromatic complexity.

citrus and lemonnoble hop charactersoft grain notesclean and inviting

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with a gentle malty sweetness that quickly transitions to dry territory. Mid-palate remains clean and refreshing, allowing citrus notes to resurface without overwhelming the palate. Bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, permitting multiple pints without fatigue while maintaining structural definition.

citrus-forwarddry and crisplight bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and dry, with lingering citrus and orange character that gradually fades into clean grain. No harsh astringency or cloying sweetness remains, leaving the palate prepared for the next sip.

dry finishlong persistencecitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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