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Waikiki Brewing Aloha Spirit

Waikiki Brewing Company
United States·Blonde Ale
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Waikiki's flagship blonde ale — 4.6% ABV, 18 IBU, light-bready malt with a whisper of floral hop, extra-clean finish. Named for the local hello-and-goodbye that carries respect. Sits below Skinny Jeans IPA in intensity and above Hana Hou Hefe in body — the entry pour in the Hawaii brewery's canned core.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 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
breadycleanmalty
bready
clean
malty
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, biscuity malt notes that evoke fresh bread and gentle grain sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Waikiki Brewing Aloha Spirit

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A delicate white head forms on the pour with modest retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation rises steadily in the body, lending an inviting visual effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, biscuity malt notes that evoke fresh bread and gentle grain sweetness. A whisper of floral hop character emerges on the second pass, restrained and refined rather than assertive. Clean fermentation profile allows both components to breathe without any harsh or oxidative notes.

bready maltfloral hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, grainy malt backbone that delivers subtle breadiness and a touch of sweetness without any cloying residue. Minimal bitterness—just 18 IBU—provides restraint and balance rather than hop-forward character. The mid-palate remains crisp and bright, allowing the malt's delicate frame to remain the focal point throughout.

light bodysubtle bitternesscrisp malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, shedding any residual sweetness with efficiency. A short to medium fade leaves only the faintest malt memory, inviting another sip rather than lingering.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About Blonde Ale

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What is a Blonde Ale?

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