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Bali Hai Draft Beer Light

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Draft Beer Light is a lager from Bali Hai at just 3.9 percent alcohol, with a very light, thin body. Bali Hai, an independent brewery in Bekasi founded in 1975, uses malt and hops imported from Europe.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
Subdued and clean, with gentle malt undertones suggesting biscuit and light grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bali Hai Draft Beer Light

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A delicate white head forms quickly and subsides within moments, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and persistent, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale strawcrystal clearephemeral headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Subdued and clean, with gentle malt undertones suggesting biscuit and light grain. European hops contribute a faint herbal whisper, restrained and non-assertive. The nose is neutral overall, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolic notes—characteristic of a well-executed light lager.

grainy-malt foundationsubtle herbclean fermentationdelicate

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and crisp, with a thin, watery body that emphasizes drinkability over complexity. Bready-malt character emerges mid-palate but remains soft and understated. Bitterness is minimal (8 IBU), allowing a dry, clean finish to emerge without harshness or astringency.

dry grainlean bodylow bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

Short and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or aftertaste. The palate clears quickly, leaving only a faint bready impression that fades within seconds.

quick faderefreshing exit
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
70
Taste
72
Appearance
76
Finish
70
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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