Pilsner riwaka h.mittelfrüh

Germany and New Zealand are thousands of kilometers apart and have little else in common. Until now, at least – because the Hamburg-based Buddelship brewery brings the two disparate parts together into a delicious whole.

Their Pilsner contains a New Zealand hop variety and a German one: Riwaka (NZ) delivers sweet tropical fruit and citrus, while Hallertauer Mittelfrüh conjures up herbal, forest, and floral notes. This exciting blend results in an unusual Pilsner that flows into the glass in a gleaming gold, adorns itself with an airy head, and smells enticing. When you put the 5.0% strength brew to your lips, you’ll be overwhelmed by a tidal wave of fruity, tart, and bitter flavors. Buddelship’s creation has a dry character and doesn’t stray too far from the classic Pilsner: Instead of exuberant fruit notes, the brew plays with gentle, almost playful fruit notes and combines them with grassy meadow herbs, perfectly balanced bitterness, and a crisp, straightforward, and earthy tartness.

Those looking for a modern interpretation of the traditional pilsner that doesn’t stray too far from the original should try Buddelship’s Pils Riwaka H, Mittelfrüh. A great accompaniment to this delicacy from the far north is fish: salmon or trout have a robust flavor and benefit from the fruity freshness and green notes of this beer.