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Pineapple Chi Chi

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Juicy pineapple and toasted coconut share the aroma of this golden ale, brewed with pineapple, coconut and lactose, and the flavor is a smooth, creamy tropical blend. It comes in at 4.8 % ABV as a limited release from Maui Brewing, which began in 2005 as a seven-barrel brewpub in Kahana.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicaljuicytoasty
tropical
juicy
toasty
fruity
nutty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy pineapple and fresh coconut, evoking tropical fruit and gentle toasted coconut notes.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pineapple Chi Chi

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale, fine-grained head that settles quickly but leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and visible, creating gentle effervescence throughout. Light transmission reveals the beer's clean, polished character.

bright goldenclearfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy pineapple and fresh coconut, evoking tropical fruit and gentle toasted coconut notes. Subtle grain presence supports the adjunct-driven aromatics without overwhelming them. The low IBU keeps noble hop aromas restrained, allowing the fruit and coconut character to remain the focal point.

ripe pineappletoasted coconuttropical fruitgrain-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and creamy, with lactose adding body and sweetness that frames the tropical fruit flavors. Pineapple and coconut blend seamlessly into the mid-palate, while gentle toasted malt notes provide textural balance. Bitterness is minimal, allowing the fruity sweetness to linger comfortably without harshness.

creamy sweetnesspineapplecoconutsoft malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading smoothly without lingering astringency. A gentle tropical-fruit memory and slight malty warmth remain as the beer departs.

soft fadetropical echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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