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Brewster Pilsner

New Zealand·New Zealand Pilsner
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A lean, bready malt backbone lets locally grown New Zealand hops shine with zesty citrus and subtle stonefruit notes. Brewster Pilsner takes its name from Brewster Hut, a vertical kilometre above the start of the Mount Aspiring track, and sits at 4.8% ABV. It is available on keg and in cans.

ABV
4.8%
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
breadycitrusyhoppy
bready
citrusy
hoppy
clean
peach
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, zesty citrus notes—lemon and lime peel—lifted by New Zealand hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewster Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with crisp definition, leaving delicate lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

pale strawcrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, zesty citrus notes—lemon and lime peel—lifted by New Zealand hop character. A subtle stonefruit undercurrent, reminiscent of ripe peach, emerges beneath the hop aromatics. The malt base provides a light, bready foundation without overwhelming the delicate floral and fruit notes.

citrus peelpeachclean hop aromalight breadiness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bready malt establishing the foundation. The mid-palate balances light sweetness against a citrusy hop character that builds gradually, with gentle stonefruit complexity adding depth. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, creating a dry, clean finish without harshness.

bready maltcitrus bitedrywell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with citrus and hop bitterness fading to a dry, mineral aftertaste. A subtle peach sweetness lingers briefly before disappearing entirely, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertastecrisp departuremineral character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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

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

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