Fireman's #4
Real Ale Brewing Company
- From:
- Real Ale Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
Ranked #754 - ABV:
- 5.1%
- Score:
- 78
Ranked #250,732 - Avg:
- 3.44 | pDev: 15.12%
- Reviews:
- 204
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 30, 2024
- Added:
- Feb 23, 2003
- Wants:
- 23
- Gots:
- 275
SCORE
78
Okay
78
Okay
No description / notes.
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Rated by Lampro from Virginia
3.47/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A pleasant malty beer with balanced mild hops.
Dec 21, 2021
Rated by superwho24 from Arkansas
4.53/5 rDev +31.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +31.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Very tasty and refreshing after having a hot pepper
Jul 29, 2021Reviewed by BroBobby70 from Texas
3.47/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.47/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
19.2 oz. Can into pint glass
Look: Three finger head built quickly then dropped to one finger is less than a minute, lots of carbonation, nice lacing, light yellow color.
Smell: Strong malt and bread comes through. Light floral.
Taste: A little bitter, typical of style.Sime fruitiness toward the end.
Feel: Mild carbonation. Tingles goes away quickly.
Overall: Slightly better than middle of the road. Enjoy with spicy foods.
Jul 09, 2021Look: Three finger head built quickly then dropped to one finger is less than a minute, lots of carbonation, nice lacing, light yellow color.
Smell: Strong malt and bread comes through. Light floral.
Taste: A little bitter, typical of style.Sime fruitiness toward the end.
Feel: Mild carbonation. Tingles goes away quickly.
Overall: Slightly better than middle of the road. Enjoy with spicy foods.
Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
3.59/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.59/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle with a best by date of JUL 28 2020. Opened 6-12-20.
1 finger white head holds steady at a solid cap. Spotty, limited lacing.
Pale gold with good clarity and slow moving but active carbonation.
Mild fruity aromas and light bready malt, floral/spicy hops. Low aroma overall but pleasant.
Light apple skin, moderate malt flavor, beer. Pleasant and flavorful enough with no flaws in my opinion.
Light body, medium carbonation. Clean, quick, and dry finish.
Well made and a summer crusher no doubt, would take this over any AAL all day. Hydration.
Very Good.
Jun 13, 20201 finger white head holds steady at a solid cap. Spotty, limited lacing.
Pale gold with good clarity and slow moving but active carbonation.
Mild fruity aromas and light bready malt, floral/spicy hops. Low aroma overall but pleasant.
Light apple skin, moderate malt flavor, beer. Pleasant and flavorful enough with no flaws in my opinion.
Light body, medium carbonation. Clean, quick, and dry finish.
Well made and a summer crusher no doubt, would take this over any AAL all day. Hydration.
Very Good.
Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.69/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: crystal clear; pale gold in color; with a fairly aggressive pour, a 1 finger white head that receded to a skim cap; nice lacing;
S: light grain; a hint of spice;
T: light grain with a bit of lemony tartness;
M: light bodied; moderate carbonation; lightly dry finish;
O: refreshing; easy drinking;
Apr 25, 2020S: light grain; a hint of spice;
T: light grain with a bit of lemony tartness;
M: light bodied; moderate carbonation; lightly dry finish;
O: refreshing; easy drinking;
Reviewed by Hooded from Texas
3.96/5 rDev +15.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +15.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Notes from 1/11/2020.
I received a can of Fireman's #4 in a beer Advent calendar I gut from WhichCraft Tap Room and Bottle Shop in my neighborhood in Austin.
Poured from a 12oz can into a tulip glass.
The appearance is clear golden with one finger of quickly receding white foam leaving a moderate amount of thin lacing. 3.25
The aroma is moderate in strength, and consists of coriander, citrus, a little hay, and malt. 4.00
The taste is closer to being medium than light. I taste coriander, a little apple, other notes of fruit, and a crisp clean finish. 4.00
The mouth feel is medium with enough carbonation to bump up the refreshing factor. 4.00
Overall, it is easy to drink without being boring. In 2006 through 2010, I had more pints of Fireman’s #4 than I dare to recall. This was my first time to have a Fireman’s in many years. I thought it might be nothing special but it is still a very good easy drinking beer. However, HefeWeisen by Live Oak is my go to easy drinking beer of choice that I almost always have in my fridge. I won't be buying Fireman’s any time soon. 4.00
Jan 12, 2020I received a can of Fireman's #4 in a beer Advent calendar I gut from WhichCraft Tap Room and Bottle Shop in my neighborhood in Austin.
Poured from a 12oz can into a tulip glass.
The appearance is clear golden with one finger of quickly receding white foam leaving a moderate amount of thin lacing. 3.25
The aroma is moderate in strength, and consists of coriander, citrus, a little hay, and malt. 4.00
The taste is closer to being medium than light. I taste coriander, a little apple, other notes of fruit, and a crisp clean finish. 4.00
The mouth feel is medium with enough carbonation to bump up the refreshing factor. 4.00
Overall, it is easy to drink without being boring. In 2006 through 2010, I had more pints of Fireman’s #4 than I dare to recall. This was my first time to have a Fireman’s in many years. I thought it might be nothing special but it is still a very good easy drinking beer. However, HefeWeisen by Live Oak is my go to easy drinking beer of choice that I almost always have in my fridge. I won't be buying Fireman’s any time soon. 4.00
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