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New Zealand Style

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Stone fruit, lime, floral and pine in the aroma; stone fruit, citrus and floral notes on the palate. A straw-yellow pilsner from Minneapolis with moderate carbonation, 5.5% ABV and 40 IBU, hopped with Rakau, Motueka and Wakatu over Pilsner and acidulated malt, with L17 Harvest yeast, also served on draft.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppypiney
floral
hoppy
piney
citrusy
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced stone fruit and citrus, backed by floral and pine notes that reflect the trio of New Zealand hops.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Zealand Style

◎ Appearance

A clear, straw-yellow pilsner with bright, pale golden hue. The head forms with moderate density and retains a fine lacing along the glass with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and even, lending the beer a lively, inviting visual presence.

straw yellowclearfine lacingmoderately carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced stone fruit and citrus, backed by floral and pine notes that reflect the trio of New Zealand hops. Rakau, Motueka and Wakatu create a balanced aromatic profile where lime and peach sit comfortably alongside herbal-resinous undertones. The Pilsner malt provides a clean, slightly grainy foundation without dominating.

stone fruitlime and citrusfloralpine and resin

◐ Taste

The palate delivers stone fruit and citrus in the entry, with gentle floral sweetness unfolding across the mid-palate. A moderate, clean bitterness emerges in the center without aggression, supported by the slight spice and herbal character of the noble hops. The Pilsner and acidulated malt base provides subtle sweetness and crisp structure without heaviness.

citrus-drivenfloral sweetnessclean bitternesscrisp and light

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and subtle pine notes fading smoothly. No harsh bitterness remains, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dryrefreshingcitrus fade
82
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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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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