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4 Pines Pacific Ale

4 Pines Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Pale Ale · One of 86 Pale Ales in hopIQ

A sessionable Australian pale ale with passionfruit and tropical fruit from Galaxy hops. Light, hazy and refreshing — low alcohol without sacrificing the flavour that defines the Australian pale ale style.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

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.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4 Pines Pacific Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with a light, hazy appearance characteristic of the Australian pale ale style. Fine white head with modest retention, indicating excellent carbonation and fresh conditioning. The haziness suggests an unfiltered, artisanal presentation that enhances visual appeal.

pale goldenhazywhite headbright

Aroma

Galaxy hops deliver prominent passionfruit and tropical fruit aromatics on the nose, with supporting citrus notes that jump forward immediately. Clean malt backbone provides subtle grain character without overpowering the vibrant hop profile. Floral undertones add complexity and refinement to this sessionable pale ale.

passionfruittropicalcitrusfloral

Taste

Crisp entry with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that define the palate, supported by clean grain and malt sweetness. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing with balanced bitterness (22 IBUs) that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating. Smooth, dry finish prevents any cloying character while maintaining excellent flavor clarity throughout.

crisp citrustropical fruitclean maltbalanced bitter

Finish

Dry, clean finish that lingers pleasantly without heavy residue, allowing the tropical hop character to fade gracefully. The low alcohol (3.5% ABV) ensures no warming alcohol notes interfere with the refreshing conclusion.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 4 Pines Pacific Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 4 Pines Pacific Ale

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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

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