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4 Pines New World Pale Ale

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Straw to golden and slightly hazy from a small wheat addition, under a soft white head. Citra, Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin give green melon, passionfruit and citrus, with a grassy, herbal edge behind the fruit. The base of extra pale malts stays out of the way, the body runs light to medium, and the bitterness reads as grassy rather than resinous. At 4.2 percent the finish is short and cooling.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycitrusyfruity
grassy
citrusy
fruity
herbal
tropical
clean
Aroma
The hop blend—Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin—articulates clearly on the nose, leading with green melon and passionfruit before revealing citrus zest.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines New World Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours straw to golden with a gentle haze from the wheat addition, presenting as slightly cloudy rather than opaque. A soft white head forms and maintains reasonable retention across the glass. The body reads translucent, allowing light to pass through while the fine particulate suspension catches the eye.

straw to goldenslightly hazysoft white head

◌ Aroma

The hop blend—Citra, Galaxy, and Nelson Sauvin—articulates clearly on the nose, leading with green melon and passionfruit before revealing citrus zest. A grassy, herbal undertone threads through the fruit, grounding the composition without becoming dominant. The extra pale Malz base remains restrained, allowing the hop character to occupy the foreground.

passionfruitgreen meloncitrus zestgrassy herbal

◐ Taste

Entry presents a crisp citrus bite with tropical fruit notes that develop into a fuller mid-palate. The bitterness registers as grassy rather than resinous, sitting in balance with the light to medium body. The pale Malz foundation provides minimal sweetness, letting the hop-driven fruitiness and herbal spice dominate without becoming harsh.

citrus-driventropical fruitgrassy bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish arrives short and cooling, with a clean fade that does not linger. The moderate alcohol (4.2%) ensures the beer closes refreshingly without warming sensations or prolonged aftertaste.

short finishcleancooling
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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