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Hawaiian Shirt

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A sour beer made with mango, passionfruit and guava on Golden Promise, oats and wheat, with lactose; the brewery names no hops. The nose is sweet and juicy, like a fresh tropical fruit salad. On the palate more juicy fruit and sweetness balance a zippy, clean acidity, and the finish refreshes the way a sorbet does. The head brewer had a hot day in mind when designing it. Drinkers report a tropical taste that is tart and sweet at once, and one a hint of strawberry.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitytart
tropical
fruity
tart
juicy
sour
clean
Aroma
The nose is predominantly sweet and juicy, leading with mango and passionfruit aromatics that recall a fresh tropical fruit salad.
also:berry
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hawaiian Shirt

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A delicate white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a subtle, persistent bead.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is predominantly sweet and juicy, leading with mango and passionfruit aromatics that recall a fresh tropical fruit salad. Guava adds depth beneath the top notes, while the oat and wheat base contributes a soft, understated grain foundation. Lactose reinforces the creamy sweetness without obscuring the fruit-forward character.

mango, passionfruittropical fruitcreamy sweetness

◐ Taste

Juicy fruit and lactose sweetness dominate the entry and mid-palate, with mango and guava providing round, ripe flavors. A clean, zippy acidity cuts through the sweetness with precision, balancing the overall impression. A subtle strawberry note emerges on the palate, adding complexity to the tropical profile without overwhelm.

tart and sweettropical stone fruitsbright acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, much like a sorbet clearing the palate. The acidity dissipates cleanly, leaving behind a lingering whisper of tropical fruit and a pleasantly dry aftertaste.

sorbet-like refreshclean departure
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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