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Keep On Truckin'

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Italian Pilsner · One of 12 Italian Pilsners in hopIQ

Keep On Truckin' is an Italian Pilsner at 5.2% ABV, brewed as an annual collaboration with the Perth bottle shop deVine Cellars, now in its second round. Eraclea Pils malt from northern Italy gives a clean, crackery base, with flaked corn lightening the body. Instead of noble hops, Motueka and Galaxy go in on the hot side and again in the dry hop. The result shows lime zest, white grape and a hint of passionfruit over a lager core. It is crisp and dry, clear rather than hazy, with a snappy bitterness.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Italian Pilsner.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Keep On Truckin'

◎ Appearance

A pale, crystal-clear golden hue with fine carbonation and steady white foam that forms a delicate lace against the glass. The beer presents bright and transparent, with no haze or sediment visible. Head retention is moderate and composed.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationwhite lacing

◌ Aroma

Lime zest and white grape dominate the nose, with a subtle hint of passionfruit adding tropical depth. The Motueka and Galaxy hops deliver citrus and stone fruit notes without aggressive herbal character. The Eraclea Pils malt base provides a light, clean backdrop with a slight cracker grain presence.

lime zestwhite grapepassionfruitcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the citrus character from hops appearing immediately on the palate. Flaked corn lightens the body while the malt foundation remains clean and bready. A snappy bitterness builds through the mid-palate, finishing dry without harshness, the tropical and citrus notes lingering without sweetness.

drycrispcitrus bitelight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the bitterness receding quickly to leave a dry, refreshing aftertaste. A faint echo of lime zest persists on the palate.

dry finishrefreshingshort persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Keep On Truckin'

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Keep On Truckin'

About Italian Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Italian 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 Italian Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, crisp, clean character as Keep On Truckin' will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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