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Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison

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Honolulu Beerworks' flagship farmhouse ale — spicy Belgian yeast, dry finish and a subtle tropical fruit note from Hawaiian ingredients. Nui Nui (Hawaiian for 'very much') is Oahu's finest saison and a gateway to European-inspired Hawaiian craft.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyfruitytropical
spicy
fruity
tropical
yeasty
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Belgian yeast phenolics and peppery spice notes, balanced by citrus and herbal undertones.
also:floral,herbal
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison

◎ Appearance

Nui Nui presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays excellent carbonation with consistent fine bubbles rising through the glass, characteristic of a well-crafted saison.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Belgian yeast phenolics and peppery spice notes, balanced by citrus and herbal undertones. Subtle tropical fruit aromatics emerge, likely from Hawaiian ingredients, adding a unique regional character to the traditional saison profile.

spicy phenoliccitrus zestherbaltropical fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and crisp wheat character, followed by a developing peppery spice from Belgian yeast. Mid-palate reveals pleasant herbal and floral notes with a touch of tropical fruitiness, leading to an impressively dry finish with minimal sweetness despite the lower ABV.

citrusypeppery spicedry crispherbal-floral

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry with a lingering peppery spice that fades gracefully. Belgian phenolic notes persist pleasantly without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycleanpeppery fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

Finding a similar Saison

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