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Maika‘i Meli Blonde Ale

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A blonde ale with a hint of honey that lends body to the beer and a crisp finish behind it. 5% ABV. It comes from Honolulu Beerworks, the craft brewery Geoff and Charmayne Seideman opened in Kaka‘ako in 2014, whose can labels carry art by Big Island artist Kai‘ili Kaulukukui. Its Kalihi taproom shares a building with Lion Coffee.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeycleanmalty
honey
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a gentle honey note that softens the typical malt backbone of the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maika‘i Meli Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright transparency and fine white head that settles to a thin collar with modest lacing. The beer presents a clean, well-defined appearance with steady carbonation evident in the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationthin lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a gentle honey note that softens the typical malt backbone of the style. Light noble hop character provides subtle herbal and floral nuances without assertiveness, allowing the honey adjunct to take the foreground.

honey-forwardsubtle hopslight maltdelicate

◐ Taste

Clean entry with honeyed sweetness that provides mid-palate body and roundness. Low bitterness (15 IBU) remains restrained; the malt structure is understated but present, creating a balanced profile where honey and crisp dryness play off one another.

crisp finishhoney-sweetenedlow bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with honey residue fading into a clean, dry aftertaste. The refreshing character persists without lingering heaviness.

dry aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Blonde Ale

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What is a Blonde Ale?

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