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Bali Hai Draft Beer

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The first batch of Draft Beer was released in 1988, a simple session pale lager for anyone after an easy, no-frills beer to share with friends, anytime and anywhere. The aroma is malty, the body light and crisp, and German Herkules hops with Pilsener malt keep it refreshing at 4.9 percent alcohol.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
★undefined — Australian International Beer Awards (Australian Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, grain-forward malty character from the Pilsener base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bali Hai Draft Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality typical of the style. A modest white head forms quickly and settles to a thin lacing that clings gently to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively sparkle throughout the body.

pale goldencrystal clearbright carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, grain-forward malty character from the Pilsener base. German Herkules hops contribute a subtle noble-hop spiciness with a hint of herbal restraint, without dominating the profile. Light and inviting, with no aggressive or off-putting notes.

malty grainnoble hopsspicy herbalclean cereal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light bready maltiness that develops across the mid-palate without heaviness. The German Herkules hops provide a moderate bitterness that integrates smoothly, lending a gentle spiced finish without sharp edges. The body remains lean and dry, emphasizing thirst-quenching quality over complexity.

crisp maltgentle bitternesslight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, fading quickly to a dry palate. A slight noble-hop spice lingers briefly before disappearing, leaving no residual sweetness.

short finishdry palate
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
74
Appearance
78
Finish
70
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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