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Kauai Beer Company Na Pali Pale Ale

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Kauai Beer's approachable pale named after the island's iconic coastline. Cascade hops with citrus and floral character over a clean balanced malt base. Na Pali Pale is the everyday Kauai pint: easy-drinking, well-crafted and island-proud.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by characteristic Cascade hop aromatics, delivering prominent citrus and subtle floral notes with herbal undertones.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kauai Beer Company Na Pali Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Na Pali Pale presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity that showcases the beer's clean brewing. The white head forms quickly and maintains good retention, while active carbonation creates a lively, appetizing presentation that invites the first sip.

pale goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by characteristic Cascade hop aromatics, delivering prominent citrus and subtle floral notes with herbal undertones. A light malt backbone provides gentle support without overshadowing the hop-driven profile, creating an inviting and approachable bouquet.

citrus-forwardfloral hopsherbalclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and bright with citrus and subtle stone fruit notes that showcase the Cascade hops. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance between hop bitterness and a clean malt foundation, with light caramel malt adding gentle sweetness before transitioning to a dry finish with lingering pine and grassy notes.

citrus-drivenbalancedcrisppine finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a well-integrated moderate bitterness that fades gracefully without harshness. Lingering herbal and pine notes provide pleasant character without overstaying their welcome.

cleandrybalanced bitterness
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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