Kiwi Pils V6 (New Zealand Pilsner | X5) - Tasting

Kiwi Pils V6 (New Zealand Pilsner X5) - Tasting

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.

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