4 Pines Pacific Ale vs Eddystone: Which Should You Drink?

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4 Pines Pacific Ale

4 Pines Brewing

Australia · Pale Ale

hopIQ rank #501

73%

Overall similarity

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Eddystone

South Hams Brewery

United Kingdom · American Pale Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

4 Pines Pacific Ale if you want a session beer that won't weigh you down, Eddystone if you want something with a bit more substance and grip. The Pacific Ale is genuinely easy-drinking—that 3.5% ABV means you can have a few without feeling it, while Eddystone's 4.4% gives it a noticeably fuller mouthfeel. The IBU difference is marginal (35 vs 38), but Eddystone carries its bitterness with more backbone, whereas Pacific Ale lets the hops whisper rather than shout.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick 4 Pines Pacific Ale when…

→Warm afternoon when you want multiple beers without getting flattened
→After work when you're thirsty and want refreshment first, complexity second
→When you're testing your palate and want something approachable

Pick Eddystone when…

→Evening drinking where you want a beer that holds up to conversation
→When you want to actually taste the hops without them being overwhelming
→If you prefer beers with more structure and staying power

SIDE BY SIDE

	4 Pines Pacific Ale	Eddystone
ABV	3.5%	4.4%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Amber	Golden
Style	Pale Ale	American Pale Ale
Origin	Australia	United Kingdom

WHAT IT TASTES OF

10 shared · 3 distinct

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

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TASTING NOTES

4 Pines Pacific Ale

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Pacific Ale has this clean, almost mineral quality that makes it disappear down your throat. There's a subtle citrus thing happening—not aggressive, just there like a nudge in the ribs. The body is lean, almost crisp in a way that feels Australian; it's designed to go down easy in warm weather without tasting thin or watery. Finish is dry and quick, which is exactly the point.

Eddystone

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Eddystone sits heavier on your tongue—you actually feel the beer here. There's a grassy, herbal hop character with just enough pine to remind you it's American-leaning, but it's restrained compared to a true West Coast IPA. The malt backbone gives it presence; this isn't a beer that fades. It's more of a 'sip and contemplate' rather than 'knock back three in a row.'

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