# Beer Review: 4 Hands Brewing Single Speed Ale

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/beer-review-4-hands-brewing-single-speed-ale/
- Published: 2015-07-09T15:00:44-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

I was recently able to pick up a six pack of can of [4 Hands Brewing Company’s](http://4handsbrewery.com/)
Single Speed, an American Blonde Ale.  The St. Louis Brewery has the beer available
year-round.  The ale, which has an ABV of 5.00%, uses jasmine to add a floral, fruity
taste to a traditional blonde.

**Offering:** 12 oz can poured into a pint glass.

**Appearance:** From the can, the beer poured a pretty clear, light gold.  There
was about a finger and a half of white head, which it retained for a while.  A thick
lacing was left behind.

**Smell:** The floral hops are front and center with the jasmine and coriander hinting
through.  There are also a hint of caramel malts.

**Taste:** Like the smell, the floral hops and jasmine are at the forefront.  There
are very little hops in the taste, although the jasmine does as add a little bitterness.

**Mouth:** This beer feels very light and the carbonation is perfect.  It’s something
that is easy to drink.

**Overall:** Single Speed is a good beer.  The overall taste is right there with
other blonde ales, but the jasmine sets it apart from the other.

4 Hands recommends that this beer be paired with poultry and Camembert Cheese.

The [Beer Advocate](http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/27870/100315/) score
is 80 Good; the Bros have not scored it.

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