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Honolulu Beerworks Makakilo Brown Ale

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🌍 United States · American Brown Ale · One of 17 American Brown Ales in hopIQ

Honolulu Beerworks' American brown ale — full malt character, toasted-nut and caramel notes carrying the middle, moderate hop bitterness on the finish. Named for Makakilo on O'ahu's leeward side. The brown ale slot the Hawaii craft scene tends to skip — Honolulu Beerworks put it in.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter37 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Brown Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
nutty
toasty
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honolulu Beerworks Makakilo Brown Ale

Appearance

Deep brown in the glass with amber highlights at the rim, revealing good clarity and a solid caramel-colored head. The foam settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing down the sides. Carbonation appears moderate, suggesting a balanced texture.

deep brownclearmoderate carbonationpersistent lace

Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt and roasted nut character, supported by subtle caramel sweetness and a light bread-crust note. Understated hop aromatics add a clean, slightly herbal frame without dominating. A hint of cocoa dust emerges on closer inspection.

toasted nutscaramel maltroastclean herbal

Taste

Smooth entry with full malt character across the mid-palate, where toasted grains, nuttiness, and caramel interweave seamlessly. Moderate hop bitterness arrives in the middle and carries through the finish without harsh edges. A touch of dark fruit complexity rounds the impression.

nutty, toastycaramel sweetnessmoderate bitternesssmooth body

Finish

Clean and medium-length, with lingering toasted malt and a whisper of chocolate-like dryness. The hop bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a slightly dry, pleasant aftertaste.

dry finishtoasted malt fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Honolulu Beerworks Makakilo Brown Ale

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Honolulu Beerworks Makakilo Brown Ale

About American Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Brown Ale?

American Brown Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, toasty, nutty character as Honolulu Beerworks Makakilo Brown Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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