More Curious Bine 4Pk

More Curious Bine 4PK is a four-pack of India Pale Lager (IPL) brewed by More Brewing Company in Villa Park, Illinois. This hybrid style merges the generous hop character of an IPA with the clean, drinkable body of a lager — a combination that has earned Curious Bine a 3.8 out of 5 rating on Untappd from the craft beer community.

Quick Facts: Style: India Pale Lager (IPL)  |  Origin: Villa Park, Illinois  |  Brewery: More Brewing Company  |  Format: 4-Pack

Production & Heritage

More Brewing Company operates breweries in Villa Park, Huntley, and Bartlett, Illinois. The brewery's name pays homage to the town of Villa Park's original designation as Ardmore. Known for hop-saturated ales, imperial stouts, and inventive lagers, More Brewing positions Curious Bine within its lager program as an IPL — a style that uses lager yeast fermented at cooler temperatures to achieve a crisper, cleaner finish than a traditional IPA while still showcasing bold hop aromatics. More Brewing's Villa Park location serves as its original brewpub, where the brewery has built a reputation for award-winning beer styles across a wide range of categories.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: A light, fruity hop nose leads the way, delivering citrus and orchard-fruit impressions without heavy resinous weight. The lager-clean fermentation keeps the aromatics bright and inviting.

Taste: The palate opens with a super-clean lager body that lets the fruity hop notes take center stage. Mid-palate, a balanced bitterness emerges without overwhelming the malt backbone. The overall impression is light yet purposeful — fruit-forward hops layered over a smooth, approachable base.

Finish: A crisp, snappy bite closes each sip, reinforcing the lager backbone. The finish is dry and refreshing, encouraging the next drink without lingering heaviness.

How to Drink Curious Bine

Serve cold, ideally between 38–45°F, in a pint glass or tulip to capture the fruity hop aromatics. Curious Bine drinks well straight from the can on warm days, but pouring into a glass allows the nose to open fully. As an IPL, it sits in a natural sweet spot for pairing with food — hop bitterness cuts through richness while the lager body keeps the palate clean between bites. Try it alongside grilled chicken, fish tacos, or a charcuterie spread where the fruity hops complement both savory and fatty elements.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and grilling sessions where a crisp, hop-forward beer complements charred and smoky flavors
• Introducing IPA fans to the cleaner, more drinkable side of hop-driven beers
• Warm-weather drinking when a full IPA feels too heavy but a standard lager lacks complexity
• Sharing with friends who appreciate craft beer but prefer lighter-bodied styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Curious Bine taste like? Curious Bine delivers a light, fruity hop character over a super-clean lager body, finishing with a crisp, dry bite that keeps it refreshing and easy to drink.

How does Curious Bine compare to other India Pale Lagers? The IPL category is relatively niche, with Jack's Abby Hoponius Union being one of the more widely recognized examples. Curious Bine shares the style's hallmark balance of hop-forward aromatics and clean lager drinkability, though each brewery's hop selection and lager yeast strain create distinct flavor profiles.

Is Curious Bine good for IPA drinkers? Yes — the IPL style gives IPA lovers the fruity hop character they enjoy in a cleaner, more sessionable format built on a lager chassis, making it an approachable crossover beer.

Where is Curious Bine made? Curious Bine is brewed by More Brewing Company, which was founded in Villa Park, Illinois, and now also operates locations in Huntley and Bartlett, Illinois.

What foods pair well with Curious Bine? Grilled seafood and fish tacos complement the fruity hops without competing for attention. Lighter charcuterie boards with salami and mild cheeses match the clean malt body. Spicy Thai or Mexican dishes benefit from the lager's crisp, palate-cleansing finish. Roasted chicken with herbs works well against the beer's balanced bitterness.

What sizes does Curious Bine come in? Curious Bine is available in a 4-pack format; check the packaging for individual can size, as More Brewing has not publicly listed can volume for this release.

Is Curious Bine worth the price? Curious Bine positions as a craft-priced offering in the IPL category, which remains a less crowded segment than mainstream IPAs — the style itself adds novelty, and More Brewing's established reputation in the Illinois craft scene supports the value proposition for hop-curious drinkers.

Why Curious Bine?

The India Pale Lager category occupies a compelling middle ground that relatively few breweries have explored with serious intent. More Brewing Company — a well-regarded Illinois operation with a BeerAdvocate brewery rating of 4.06 — brings its hop expertise to a lager framework, producing a beer that reads as genuinely refreshing without sacrificing aromatic complexity. The result is a four-pack built for repeat drinking: fruity, clean, and decisively crisp. For anyone seeking hop character without the weight of a traditional IPA, Curious Bine makes a strong case for the style.