Upthewazzu
Well-Known Member
I just made a beer a week ago with Southern Cross, Chinook, and Northern Brewer. It should be almost pure pine, with a hint of citrus and lemon (going by the hops descriptions).
Once it's kegged, I'll report back.
So....not really all that piney. It's a very good beer, but not really the pine notes I was looking for. I'm thinking that "pine" as a descriptor is not really pine at all, just a way of describing something that's earthy and possibly woody (heh).
If you want true pine, add spruce tips.