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Pine Range

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Floral and full bodied, piney and resinous, with caramel sweetness on the palate and a gloriously bitter finish; balanced and refreshing. Columbus, Cascade, Chinook and Mosaic shine over a clean malt bill of Maris Otter, wheat, crystal and caramalt at 4.5 % ABV. The recipe takes its inspiration from a California classic, and the beer is vegan.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
resinouspineyfloral
resinous
piney
floral
caramel
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant pine and resinous notes from Columbus, Cascade, and Chinook hops, layered over gentle floral undertones from Mosaic.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pine Range

◎ Appearance

Pine Range presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a clean visual presentation that suggests a carefully crafted pale ale.

pale goldclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant pine and resinous notes from Columbus, Cascade, and Chinook hops, layered over gentle floral undertones from Mosaic. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges from the Maris Otter and crystal malts, balancing the herbaceous hop character without overshadowing it.

pine resinfloral hopcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, satisfying body that carries forward the piney hop profile into the mid-palate, where wheat and caramalt introduce a soft, bready sweetness. The finish transitions decisively into a clean, moderately bitter conclusion that leaves the hops in clear focus without harsh astringency.

full-bodiedpiney bitternesscaramel malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The bitter finish is glorious yet balanced, fading smoothly to a dry, refreshing aftertaste with lingering pine notes. The overall impression is of a well-proportioned pale ale that refreshes without fatigue.

bitter finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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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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