A New Zealand style Pilsner with Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron and Riwaka Cryo hops.
Recipe for this post can be found here.
Appearance
Pours crystal clear with an inch of white foam that has good retention. There are visible carbonation bubbles and the beer has a light straw color.
Aroma
The aroma can be smelled before the glass gets close to my mouth. It’s a mix of white grape and lime.
Taste/Mouthfeel
Medium - high carbonation. As detected in the aroma, it kicks off with the white grape, followed by a mix of lime and breadiness in the finish. It’s crisp and extremely easy drinking.
Impressions
For this version, I used 3oz of dry hops, 1oz of which was cryo. I think I could dial this up even more (say 4-5oz) and still get a refreshing pilsner without it being too over the top hoppy. Really pleased with how this batch turned out, it’s perfect for summertime.
Tags: New Zealand Pilsner