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El Guapo

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A golden ale brewed with agave, local limes and cilantro: easy drinking, with a citrus nose and a nice peppery finish. At 5.8% ABV and 25 IBU, El Guapo comes from Honolulu Beerworks, the craft brewery opened in Kaka‘ako in 2014, whose Kalihi taproom adds rotating food trucks to the mix. Locally sourced ingredients have been a focus there since day one.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coriandercitrusyspicy
coriander
citrusy
spicy
tropical
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh citrus and lime—true to the local ingredient profile—accompanied by herbal coriander notes that add aromatic complexity.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for El Guapo

◎ Appearance

El Guapo displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined white head that settles to a thin, persistent collar. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating fine bubbles that sustain gentle lacing on the glass throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus and lime—true to the local ingredient profile—accompanied by herbal coriander notes that add aromatic complexity. Subtle agave sweetness emerges beneath, grounded by a restrained floral hop character that never overwhelms the delicate balance of adjuncts.

lime, citrusfresh corianderherbal complexitysubtle agave

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and refreshing, with the agave and lime playing prominently in the entry, followed by a smooth mid-palate of soft Malz character. Coriander and a gentle peppery spice build gradually, while the 25 IBU provides mild bitterness that frames rather than dominates the flavor, maintaining drinkability throughout.

smooth, approachablepeppery spicelime-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with peppery and herbal notes lingering pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste is clean, leaving a light citrus impression that invites the next sip.

dry finishpeppery fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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