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Neon Foothills

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Beyond the clean malt, gentle flutters of citrus splash and white grape bloom come from a crew of New Zealand hops, in a sparkling crystal pour with a fluffy white head halo. Neon Foothills is a 5.2% ABV New Zealand pilsner that stands with one leg in the old world and the other landing future side.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus 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
cleancitrusyfruity
clean
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, subtle malt notes underscored by distinctive New Zealand hop aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neon Foothills

◎ Appearance

A pale golden pour with exceptional clarity and a bright, sparkling quality. The fluffy white head forms a distinct halo and maintains excellent retention, leaving fine lacework down the glass as it settles. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a luminous, jewel-like presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfluffy white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, subtle malt notes underscored by distinctive New Zealand hop aromatics. Bright citrus and white grape bloom emerge clearly, with delicate floral and stone fruit undertones that avoid any harsh resinous character. The overall profile is inviting and refined, with excellent balance between malt and hop expression.

citrus blossomwhite grapeclean maltfloral undertones

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with a clean malt backbone that grounds the beer without heaviness. Mid-palate develops gentle citrus and fruity notes from the New Zealand hop blend, maintaining a dry, mineral quality. Bitterness is restrained and elegant at 22 IBU, providing structure and definition without assertiveness.

crisp malt sweetnessrestrained citrusdry finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, allowing the citrus and white grape notes to fade gracefully. A lingering dry quality persists without any harsh aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingmoderate length
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
85
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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