Pacifika
Pacifika is a hop-forward pilsner first released in 2026. A new extra pale Irish malt from Cork gives a lean body that carries three New Zealand hops: Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Wakatu. Very pale with light golden highlights, it smells of fresh citrus and pine. The palate puts hops first, with bitter lemon and lime flavours balanced by clean malt, and the aftertaste holds a pronounced bitterness.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pacifika
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar New Zealand Pilsner
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, citrusy character as Pacifika will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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