Green State Evergreen

Evergreen is a seasonal beer from Green State. The listing doesn't give a style, ABV or IBU, so the tasting notes below are what seasonal releases with this name usually deliver, not measured figures for this bottle. The name points to a cold-weather release, and beers like this often lean on pine, spruce or resinous hops, or on a malty, lightly spiced winter-ale profile. Expect either a crisp, piney bitterness or a toasty malt backbone with some caramel sweetness. Check the label for the style and strength before you buy. Serve it cool but not ice-cold, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). Colder than that mutes the hop aroma and malt depth that seasonal beers rely on. A tulip or shaker pint works for a hop-forward version, since the narrowing top holds the aroma. A nonic pint or a wide-mouthed tulip suits a maltier one. Pour with a gentle tilt and leave a finger of foam. For food, resinous or piney hops go well with roast pork, smoked sausage and sharp aged cheddar. A malt-driven version works with roasted root vegetables, roast chicken, game and baked dishes with brown sugar or caramelized onion.