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4 Pines Hazy Pale Ale

4 Pines Brewing Company
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🌍 Australia · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 33 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

Pours a cloudy straw yellow. Heavy late additions of Citra, Strata and Nectaron bring mango, pineapple and passionfruit to the nose, with peach and a green, resinous note underneath. The body is soft and full, and the finish stays juicy rather than dry, with a little pith at the very end. Bitterness measures 40 IBU but reads smooth against the fruit and the 6.0 percent strength.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold Medal · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
juicy
tropical
resinous
citrusy
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines Hazy Pale Ale

Appearance

Pours a cloudy straw yellow with suspended yeast contributing to the haze characteristic of the style. The turbidity is intentional and visually inviting, suggesting fresh dry-hopping and unfiltered character. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, with stable white head that clings to the glass.

cloudy straw yellowyeast suspensionmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical stone fruit—mango, pineapple, and passionfruit leap immediately from the glass, courtesy of late Citra, Strata, and Nectaron additions. Beneath the bright fruit sits a peach note with herbal green resin undertones, grounding the aromatics in a balanced, approachable complexity.

tropical fruitmango, pineapple, passionfruitgreen resinpeach

Taste

The palate opens soft and full-bodied with juicy stone fruit carrying through the mid-palate—peach and citrus notes integrate seamlessly with the malt backbone. The 40 IBU bitterness is present but smooth, never harsh; instead it acts as a structural frame for the fruit-forward character, maintaining balance without drying the finish.

juicy palatepeach and citrussmooth bitternessfull-bodied

Finish

The finish remains persistently juicy and refreshing, staying true to the beer's character rather than fading into dryness. A subtle pithy note emerges at the very end, adding a whisper of textural complexity without compromising the overall drinkability at 6.0% ABV.

juicy finishsubtle pithrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 4 Pines Hazy Pale Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 4 Pines Hazy Pale Ale

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, tropical, juicy character as 4 Pines Hazy Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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