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Off-Road

Buddelship Brauerei
Germany·New Zealand Pilsner
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Off-Road is a New Zealand Pilsner with fir cone, light citrus and herbs. At heart it is a classic: 100% Pilsner malt, cold-hopped with a big portion of Riwaka and Hallertau Mittelfrüh, the only two hops in the list. 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU, made from water, malt, hops and yeast by Hamburg-based Buddelship.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineyhoppyherbal
piney
hoppy
herbal
noble hop
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by distinctive fir cone and pine needle aromatics from the Riwaka hop, layered with subtle citrus zest and herbal undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Off-Road

◎ Appearance

Off-Road presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms a tight, persistent crown with fine bubbles and strong lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by distinctive fir cone and pine needle aromatics from the Riwaka hop, layered with subtle citrus zest and herbal undertones. The Hallertau Mittelfrüh contributes a classic noble-hop character with soft spice and earthy green notes. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop profile to shine without harshness.

fir conecitrus zestherbalnoble-hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp malt foundation that carries light grainy sweetness. Mid-palate develops a pronounced piney bitterness and herbal resin from the cold-hop charge, balanced by delicate citrus notes and subtle floral complexity. Bitterness is assertive yet refined at 35 IBU, finishing with a dry, grassy minerality.

piney bitternessclean maltherbal resincrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with persistent fir and herb notes that gradually fade into a refreshing mineral dryness. No residual sweetness remains; the aftertaste is clean and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dryherbal lingeringmineral
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 New Zealand Pilsner

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What is a New Zealand 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.

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