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McLeod's Brewery Classic German Pilsener

Pilsner 5.4 º
This classic German Pilsner presents a masterclass in balance, opening with a refined bouquet of herbal and evergreen notes derived from traditional German hops. Brewed with premium German malts, the sensory profile features a distinct biscuit-like malt backbone that supports a crisp, clean lager character. Fermented cold and conditioned to perfection, it delivers an assertive bitterness that cuts through the palate, ensuring a bone-dry and refreshing finish. The interplay between the toasted cracker maltiness and the sharp, spicy hop profile creates a sophisticated, highly drinkable lager that embodies the purity and precision of the Reinheitsgebot tradition.
Appearance. Brilliant clarity with a straw to deep yellow hue (2–4 SRM). It supports a dense, creamy, long-lasting white head with excellent lacing.
Aroma. Moderate to high intensity. Dominant herbal and evergreen hop notes are layered over a low but persistent grainy-sweet and doughy malt presence. Clean fermentation profile with no esters or diacetyl; a hint of toasted cracker and biscuit is evident.
Taste. The initial impression is a flash of bready malt that is rapidly overtaken by a firm, assertive hop bitterness. Hop flavors mirror the aroma with herbal and spicy qualities. The balance is decidedly bitter, leading into a very dry, crisp finish with a lingering mineral sharpness and clean aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high carbonation that provides a prickly, refreshing texture. No perceptible alcohol warmth. Clean and crisp without any harshness or astringency.
Sensory Profile. 12345Alcohol WarmthBodyBitternessSweetnessFruitiness
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Mcleods Classic German Pilsener 440ml

New Zealand Whisky And More

Mcleods Classic German Pilsener 440ml

Oktoberfest is our favourite excuse to flex our brewing muscles. Every year, it’s a chance to dive i ...ic way - German malts, hops, and yeast, all true to the Reinheitsgebot purity laws. Cold-fermented and patiently conditioned, it pours crisp, clean, and brimming with character. Expect a soft ...

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Mcleods Classic German Pilsener 440ml - Whisky And More New Zealand

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Oktoberfest is our favourite excuse to flex our brewing muscles. Every year, it’s a chance to dive into tradition and craft the very best German-style lager we can.

This Pilsner is brewed the classic way - German malts, hops, and yeast, all true to the Reinheitsgebot purity laws. Cold-fermented and patiently conditioned, it pours crisp, clean, and brimming with character.

Expect a soft biscuity malt base, a lift of herbal evergreen hops, and a firm bitterness that ties it all together. One hell of a refreshing beer. Prost!

Alc 5.4%

Mcleods Classic German Pilsener 440ml

New Zealand The Beer Cellar

Mcleods Classic German Pilsener 440ml

Oktoberfest is a perennial inspiration & gives us a chance to flex our brewing muscles to br ...lts, hops & yeast, adhering to Reinheitsgebot purity laws. The result is a proper lager, fermented cold & conditioned fo ...

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Mcleods Classic German Pilsener 440ml - The Beer Cellar New Zealand

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Oktoberfest is a perennial inspiration & gives us a chance to flex our brewing muscles to bring you the best German-style lager we can. This year, it's a traditional Pilsner with German malts, hops & yeast, adhering to Reinheitsgebot purity laws. The result is a proper lager, fermented cold & conditioned fo

 
 
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