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Da Hawaii Life Lite Lager

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Citra and Mosaic hops give this pale gold lite lager a citrus aroma, and citrus returns in the flavor alongside a light malt character and a clean finish. It runs at just 4.2 % ABV and belongs to the year-round range of Maui Brewing, which began in 2005 as a seven-barrel brewpub in Kahana.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleanmalty
citrusy
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
Citra and Mosaic hops deliver a pronounced citrus character on the nose—notes of lemon and grapefruit peel predominate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Da Hawaii Life Lite Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale gold body with bright, clear clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The white head forms readily but settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is crisp and inviting, typical of a well-executed light lager.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

Citra and Mosaic hops deliver a pronounced citrus character on the nose—notes of lemon and grapefruit peel predominate. A soft, understated malt presence provides a light grain foundation without sweetness. The aromatic profile remains clean and refreshing, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics.

citrus-forwardlemon, grapefruitlight Malzclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus flavors from the hop selection, sustained through the mid-palate alongside a lean malt character and subtle breadiness. Bitterness sits at a moderate 25 IBU, providing balance without dominance. The mouthfeel is light and crisp, with clean carbonation that enhances drinkability.

citrus, crisplean bodydry finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and dry, with lingering citrus notes fading cleanly into the aftertaste. No residual sweetness or astringency remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryclean aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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