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Evergreen

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Punchy citrus, pine resin and tropical fruit notes lead to a moreish, bitter, dry finish. Evergreen is a straw-coloured pale ale built around Yakima Valley hops and named after Washington, the Evergreen State. It comes in at 4.3%, has been on Sambrook's list since February 2024 and is poured on cask and draught.

ABV
4.3%
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
pineycitrusyresinous
piney
citrusy
resinous
tropical
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by punchy Yakima Valley hop character: bright citrus zest and resinous pine lead the charge, backed by subtle tropical fruit notes suggestive of stone fruit and light passionfruit.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Evergreen

◎ Appearance

Evergreen presents a bright straw-gold colour, clear and translucent in the glass. The head forms quickly with fine, tight carbonation that leaves distinct lacing on the glass walls as it recedes. A well-structured pour reveals excellent clarity and vivid visual appeal.

straw-goldclearfine carbonationcrisp lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by punchy Yakima Valley hop character: bright citrus zest and resinous pine lead the charge, backed by subtle tropical fruit notes suggestive of stone fruit and light passionfruit. A clean, delicate malt base supports the aromatics without demanding attention, allowing the hops to command the sensory foreground.

citrus zestpine resintropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with citrus and pine flavours unfolding across the mid-palate in lockstep with the aromatic profile. A robust, well-integrated bitterness builds through the centre, supported by restrained malt sweetness that keeps the beer refreshing rather than weighty. At 4.3%, the alcohol sits in harmony with the hop-forward character.

dryhoppy bitternesscitrus-forwardrestrained sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is moreish and decidedly bitter, with lingering pine and citrus notes drying the palate in a long, satisfying aftertaste. No sweetness remains—only clean, resinous hop flavour that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessresinous
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
76
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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