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Southern Hemisphere Hoppy PIlsner

Rating
46/50
ABV
5.5%
Packaging
Can
Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Hoppy Pilsner Reviewed

Tasting notes

Aroma
Plenty of fruity and floral hop aroma. No real malt aroma, but I expect that with appears to be a dry-hopped beer. No phenolic or other aromas.
Appearance
Gold color with hazy clarity (I also assume from dry-hopping). Head retention is very good and long lasting, with a nice white foamy head.
Flavor
Some malt, but citrus dominates. Mostly lime but some other tropical fruit notes. The finish is slightly bitter with a fruity flavor lingering.
Mouthfeel
Nice and dry, but also with a nice medium body. Carbonic bite is present, but doesn't get in the way.
Overall
I really like this beer. The New Zealand hops add an element that is not common in the Northern Hemisphere and this is a very drinkable beer.

A seasonal beer from Sierra Nevada. This one is hard to define. It’s not your typical pilsner, but I’ll assume it’s more German then Bohemian Pils.