Only Gold
New Zealand Style Pilsner by Half Acre Beer Co, Chicago, IL
- ABV
- 5.0%
- IBU
- n/a
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A pilsner on German malt hopped with four New Zealand varieties, made as a match for the Vienna Beef Chicago style hot dog. It returned in 2026.
Where to get it
Across IL.
- At the taproom
- Cans to go
- Growler fills
- Bars and restaurants
- Bottle shops
Poured at the Balmoral taproom and beer garden, where cans and growlers go home. The site also says some beers are in distribution across Illinois, so check the brewery or a store for what is on the shelf.
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Aroma
Concord grape jelly, strawberry and pineapple.
Appearance
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Taste
Multigrain bread malt, super crisp and clean.
Overall
A bright pilsner for a summer afternoon.
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