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Pia Mahi‘ai Honey Citrus Saison

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A farmhouse saison that pays tribute to Hawaii's farmers; the name means Farmers Beer. Locally grown oranges, tangerines, lemons and limes, plus lemongrass and Big Island honey, give it fresh, pungent citrus and spice aromas that carry into the taste. The house saison yeast adds allspice, clove and a slight peppery finish. 5.6% ABV, 24 IBU.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovecitrusyspicy
clove
citrusy
spicy
orange
honey
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced clove and allspice notes from the saison yeast, layered beneath vibrant citrus—fresh orange, tangerine, and lemon peel.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pia Mahi‘ai Honey Citrus Saison

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head is modest but stable, forming a fine white collar with consistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is visibly present with a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced clove and allspice notes from the saison yeast, layered beneath vibrant citrus—fresh orange, tangerine, and lemon peel. Lemongrass adds a herbal pungency, while Big Island honey contributes subtle floral sweetness that balances the spice-forward character without dominating.

clove, allspicecitrus peellemongrasshoney florals

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with bright citrus acidity. The mid-palate develops clove and pepper from the yeast alongside orange and lime, with a subtle herbal backbone from lemongrass. Bitterness is restrained at 24 IBU, allowing the spice and citrus to lead while honey adds delicate body and mild sweetness.

citrus-forwardpeppery spicedry, crispherbal backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with clove and pepper lingering gently on the palate. A faint citric and herbal echo remains, leaving the mouth refreshed without any cloying residue.

dry finishlingering spicerefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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