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Enigma Pilsner

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An Australian reading of the hop-forward pilsners brewed in New Zealand, using a single local hop variety over a light lager base. That base is deliberately plain so the hop can show: light floral notes first, then a distinct dark-berry character unusual in a lager. Bitterness stays mild but clearly defined, and the beer finishes clean without malt sweetness hanging around.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
★Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppydark fruitclean
hoppy
dark fruit
clean
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, subtle floral notes characteristic of the single hop variety, followed by an intriguing dark-berry character—black currant and plum—that distinguishes this pilsner from its European counterparts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Enigma Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold body with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed throughout.

pale straw goldbrilliant clarityfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, subtle floral notes characteristic of the single hop variety, followed by an intriguing dark-berry character—black currant and plum—that distinguishes this pilsner from its European counterparts. The malt base remains intentionally restrained, allowing the hop to command the aromatics without competition.

floral and brightdark berry, plumclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and light, with the dark-berry hop character unfolding across the mid-palate in layers of black fruit and subtle stone-fruit complexity. Bitterness builds gradually and remains mild but clearly articulated, balancing the fruit without turning harsh or astringent. The malt foundation is deliberately plain and neutral, never intrusive.

clean entrydark berry complexitymild defined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with bitterness fading to a crisp, refreshing conclusion. No malt sweetness lingers; the aftertaste remains hoppy and fruit-forward before fading to silence.

dry and cleanhoppy aftertasterefreshing exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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