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Lanikai Party Wave Pilsner

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Lanikai's Pilsner brewed with locally-sourced Māmaki (a native Hawaiian tea leaf) — 5% ABV, 30 IBU, dry-crisp Pilsner malt base with the herbal Māmaki note replacing what noble hop typically does. Local ingredient in a European frame. A distinct year-round Kailua Pilsner.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanherbalnoble hop
clean
herbal
noble hop
bready
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and floral notes from the Māmaki leaf, a fresh, slightly grassy character that displaces the typical noble hop spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lanikai Party Wave Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden yellow, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing on the wall. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and floral notes from the Māmaki leaf, a fresh, slightly grassy character that displaces the typical noble hop spice. Beneath lies a soft, bready Malz foundation with restrained citrus undertones. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with good aromatic definition.

herbal, grassybready Malzfloral, delicateclean nose

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a light, clean Malz sweetness that develops into herbal and slightly floral mid-palate complexity from the Māmaki. Bitterness is moderate and well-balanced at 30 IBU, arriving smoothly without aggression. The finish is dry and mineral-forward, leaving no residual sweetness.

crisp, dryherbal complexitybalanced bitternessmineral finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and lingering, with the herbal character fading gracefully into a subtle dryness. A refreshing and thirst-quenching conclusion.

dry aftertasteherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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