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That pine aroma hits you right at the first sniff — fresh and foresty, not at all artificial. The shoots are only harvested for a couple weeks a year, and you can tell they put real care into the timing because the flavor is bright and grassy without being bitter.

I’m usually skeptical of gimmicky ingredients, but the fresh pine shoots here aren’t a gimmick—they come from a two-to-three-week harvest window and it shows in every sip. The bitterness is smooth, almost resinous, without being harsh, and it pairs stupidly well with grilled food. Bought a six-pack

You can really taste the pine shoots in this one—it’s like drinking a forest in the best way, and the freshness comes through with every sip. I grabbed it because the idea of brewing with shoots picked just two weeks a year was too intriguing to pass up, and it didn’t disappoint. The balance is spot