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Duke's is the lightest beer the Kailua-Kona brewery makes and is sold on draught only. Pale two-row malt with a share of wheat malt gives a pale straw colour, a soft, lightly bready base and a smooth, slightly rounded body. Cascade, Willamette and Hallertau stay in the background with a hint of lemon peel, a little floral lift and a gentle herbal edge. The bitterness is just enough to balance the malt, and the finish is crisp, dry and short.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyherbalcitrusy
bready
herbal
citrusy
malty
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose is restrained and composed, leading with soft, slightly bready malt notes from the two-row and wheat base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Duke's

◎ Appearance

Duke's pours a pale straw colour with excellent clarity and bright, golden translucence. The head forms fine and white, settling to a delicate collar with modest lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and steady, creating gentle effervescence without aggressive bubble structure.

pale strawbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and composed, leading with soft, slightly bready malt notes from the two-row and wheat base. Cascade, Willamette and Hallertau hops emerge subtly in the background, offering a gentle lemon peel character, light floral lift and understated herbal edge without dominating the profile.

soft breadylemon peeldelicate florals

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt sweetness and rounded body that feels smooth rather than thin. Hop bitterness integrates seamlessly, providing just enough balance without sharp edges, while citrus and herbal nuances thread through the mid-palate. The finish is crisp, dry and short, cleansing the palate efficiently without lingering astringency.

light malt basebalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a brief, crisp drying sensation and minimal aftertaste. This short finish emphasises refreshment and drinkability rather than complexity or depth.

crisp drynessshort finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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