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How to Brew New Zealand Pilsner: Secrets to Crafting Down Under’s Kiwi Lager

By Steve Thanos • Updated Oct 7, 2024
COLOR2 - 6 SRM
OG1.044 - 1.156
FG1.009 - 1.014
IBU25 - 45
ABV4.5 - 5.8%
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New Zealand Pilsner is a pale lager that combines some of the great attributes of Pilsner and Kölsch with the modern twist of New Zealand hops.

This beer is pale, dry, golden in color, and clean fermented.  It really allows for the characteristically tropical, citrisy, fruity, grassy New Zeal