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Sunshine Girl Golden Ale

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Tropical and citrus hop aromas lead this golden ale, shaded by a subtle floral note, and the palate is easy drinking and refreshing. It pours golden at 4.6 % ABV and 28 IBU and belongs to the year-round range of Maui Brewing, which began in 2005 as a seven-barrel brewpub in Kahana.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
clean
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit esters and bright citrus notes, with prominent aromas of pineapple and orange blossom.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunshine Girl Golden Ale

◎ Appearance

Sunshine Girl presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a luminous quality that reflects its tropical origin. A moderate white head forms on the pour with fine, persistent bubbles that display good schaumhaftung down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation.

bright goldenclearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit esters and bright citrus notes, with prominent aromas of pineapple and orange blossom. A subtle floral character from the noble hops adds elegance without overshadowing the fruit-forward profile. Beneath these top notes lies a clean, understated malt backbone that grounds the composition.

tropical fruit estersbright citrusnoble hop floralsclean malz

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and approachable, with tropical and citrus flavors flowing seamlessly across the tongue. Mid-palate reveals a balanced bitterness of 28 IBU that refreshes without harshness, while a light, crisp character keeps the beer drinking easy and sessionable. The finish is dry and clean, allowing the hop character to linger gently without astringency.

smooth entrytropical-citrusbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading to a pleasant dryness with a whisper of citrus zest. The beer leaves the palate clean and refreshed, inviting another sip.

short-medium fadecitrus zestcrisp departure
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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About Golden Ale

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