Beer Tasting 52: Steinlager from New Zealand

What do people associate New Zealand with? I immediately think of their mighty rugby team (and their Maouri dance). What do people associate New Zealand with when it comes to a good drink? Most people would think of their Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and perhaps even Riesling and Merlot. Little would people imagine New Zealand would brew such a beautiful pilsner style lager. The Steinlager to me is the Prince of beer if I call Pilsner Urquell Emperor of all beers and Budvar King of all beers...OK just because some commercial ads try to brain wash the public calling their ugly 'Butt' King of all beers...This straw colour beer when poured has a healthy head indicating good carbonation. The nose has a profound flowery and biscuity aroma. Dry, biscuity, grainy, astringent bitterness gradually popped out upon tasting. This soft body beer was more backward than Pilsner Urquell but the sharp bitterness gradually revealed itself in the mouth with a hint of subtle sweetness. This flowery biterness beautifully intermixes with the biscuity malt to create good depth and complexity. The finish is long with positive astringent bitterness. Wow! The All Blacks has just scored another try and had it converted with ease!!! (Rating 91-93 points) by Michael Lam of the Beverage Review.

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[junkyardtattoo]

good review mate-try our Monteiths winter ale-i'd like to know what you think of it.

[michaelyblam]

@junkyardtattoo Love to but we don't have it here! I am always curious trying out new beers!

[lovejen01]

i love that stuff, best beer had awhile.

[michaelyblam]

I like it too but many NZlanders seems to classify it as industrial junk beer. For me, the ultimate score is based on taste and this passes my test.

[gunslingernz]

I love your observations on New Zealand culture "rugby aaarrrgh!". Entertaining review but I don't really agree with your opinion on the beer. Steinlager is ok but there are many better beers brewed in New Zealand.

[michaelyblam]

Yeah!  I am sure there are many great beer from New Zealand especially pilsner style brews but I have not had a chance to taste them. Would be grateful if you can point/direct me to a few names that represent the pinnicles of bottom fermenting style lager / pilsner from NZ.

[drewpoh]

steinlager classic is eh .. ok, steinlager pure is way better oh man steinlager pure is soo good I love it my fave :D

[texascarl]

Like your reviews.

[KwikWon01]

oi, its spelt Maori

[junkyardtattoo]

Michael, watched your review again and very entertaining. Yes NZ is Rugby and we now hold the RWC! I am in Australia for a few years for work and have found a beer called James Squires Amber Ale. I like it and im fussy about my beers and Would love to see you review it if you can source it locally, if not more than happy to send you a bottle for the purpose.

[drummer1234123]

queer c*nt

[anorthgrave]

I've never heard a man get so camp over a beer... 'the head retention is good' wow.. hmm. Have fun tonight.

[anorthgrave]

NZ has the best beer Mofo and it ain't that steiny grenade shit either!

[djhc123]

no...new zealand u associate with...drinking...just drinking

[wellingtonsc75]

It is a good brew. Drinking one now in fact.

[midnit19]

i love this beer