Introduction

You can walk the streets of Victoria, British Columbia, and eventually you’ll find yourself standing at the long driveway of a tudor style home, sprawling along a stretch of green boulevard. If you happen to stroll up and head inside, you can sit down and get yourself a glass of beer considered to be one of the best on the West Coast. You are in the 4 Mile Brew Pub. One of Victoria’s original houses, the brew pub features a selection of microbrew beers and casual dining and is one of the city’s most notable landmarks. Over a century of history informs their brewing style and creative decisions. The Hazy Citra is a beautiful example of the American style pale ale. Rich in fruit flavour, using zest and flesh together, and hops chosen for their bright character. A truly exciting taste on the tongue with a satisfying ending. Serves well at 6°C and should be enjoyed promptly.

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How it looks

Pours a slightly dark honey tone with a murky body and powerful foamy head that just does not want to go away.

How it smells

A sweet note of stone fruit comes forward quickly on this beer, mixed with a slightly weaker note of leafy hops. A sniff of the malt comes through, but is drowned out by the fruit.

How it tastes

The bitterness of the hops is first out of the gate on this beer, with a very sharp note but it quickly trends off and lets the stone fruit notes in. The fruit really shines, rich in the juicy taste of the flesh and some complexity to the sweetness. None of the malt ever really surfaces other than as a vague hint of caramel smoothness, so the astringent and dry character along with the light body of the beer will leave your mouth ready for another sip.

Recommended food pairing

With a fruit forward IPA it’s always a good idea to get something light and spicy. Get some chipotle shrimp tacos, easy on the guacamole.