Golden Gate
Epic Brewing Company in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Lager - Pilsener Regular|
Score
6.77
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Golden Gate West Coast Pilsner is a bold evolution of the pilsner tradition, brewed with the spirit of San Francisco’s iconic landmark. Crisp NZ pilsner malt lays the foundation, lifted by a touch of Vienna malt to support its bigger 6.7% frame. Then comes the hop wave: Citra leads with bright bursts of lime, grapefruit, and mango, while Mosaic adds layers of berry and resin. The result is a golden, luminous beer that drinks clean and refreshing but carries the presence of a West Coast IPA in disguise.
Built for those who want more from a lager, this beer is both familiar and disruptive — the sharp snap of a pilsner with the attitude of the West Coast. Balanced bitterness keeps it drinkable, while the higher strength demands respect and rewards every sip. Like the bridge it’s named after, Golden Gate West Coast Pilsner connects worlds: tradition and innovation, refreshment and intensity, New Zealand craft and California inspiration.
Built for those who want more from a lager, this beer is both familiar and disruptive — the sharp snap of a pilsner with the attitude of the West Coast. Balanced bitterness keeps it drinkable, while the higher strength demands respect and rewards every sip. Like the bridge it’s named after, Golden Gate West Coast Pilsner connects worlds: tradition and innovation, refreshment and intensity, New Zealand craft and California inspiration.
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7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
440ml can at Benny’s Place, Kuala Lumpur. Poured a clear golden colour with a short-lived, frothy white head. The aroma is yeasty, grassy citrus hops. The flavour is moderate bitter, with a fresh, crisp, somewhat light, grassy, light citrus, hop bitter palate and a lingering bitter finish. Medium bodied with average carbonation.
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from Can
on 03 Sep 2026
at 13:57