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Sawmill FH Pilsner 440C

Name: Sawmill FH Pilsner 440C
SKU: 141368
Price: 11.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

Beer & Cider · New Zealand · 4.8%

$11.99each

What it tastes like

Crisp · floral · clean finish

Sawmill Fresh Hop Pilsner 440ml is a crisp and refreshing craft beer brewed with freshly harvested hops to showcase vibrant hop character alongside the clean profile of a classic pilsner. It presents bright aromas of citrus, floral notes, and fresh herbs, complemented by a light malt backbone. Clean and well-balanced on the palate, it delivers lively hop flavours with a subtle bitterness and a smooth, refreshing finish. Its bright and approachable style makes it an excellent choice for casual occasions and warm-weather enjoyment. Best served chilled, it pairs well with seafood, grilled dishes, and light snacks.

Citrus
Floral

Additional information

Beer & Cider
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 4.8% ABV
Alcohol: 0.3 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Sawmill FH Pilsner 440C

Fresh hop beers depend on timing, and this one is built around it. Sawmill brews its Fresh Hop Pilsner at Matakana, north of Auckland, using NZH-109 hops from Mac Hops at Upper Moutere, near Nelson. The cones are delivered straight to the brewery and are in the brew within 24 hours of being picked.

It is a twist on Sawmill's regular New Zealand style Pilsner, which is clean, crisp and hoppy at 4.8% ABV. The fresh hop version is a little stronger at 5.5% ABV, with around 25 IBU of bitterness, and the fresh NZH-109 gives it a punchy citrus character. Because the hops have to arrive green, it is a seasonal release tied to the harvest rather than a year-round beer.

The pack is a single 440ml can. Serve it cold with salt and pepper squid, grilled snapper with a squeeze of lemon, or a fish taco with plenty of lime.