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Aloha Spirit Blonde Ale

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A light, refreshing blonde ale from Waikiki's first brewery, built on light crystal and two-row malts. Pahto hops give it a slight bitterness, and a late addition of Nelson Sauvin hops lends a delicate aroma to the finished beer. 4.6% ABV and 18 IBU, brewed in the heart of Waikiki, where the brewery opened in 2015.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfloralclean
malty
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate floral character from the Nelson Sauvin hops, offering subtle stone-fruit and white-wine-like notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aloha Spirit Blonde Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and settles to a thin, persistent collar that clings delicately to the glass walls. The beer presents a luminous, inviting appearance characteristic of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate floral character from the Nelson Sauvin hops, offering subtle stone-fruit and white-wine-like notes. Beneath this, a soft, clean malt base provides a gentle sweetness without overshadowing the hop profile. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, with no harsh or coarse elements.

floralstone fruitclean maltrefined

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and crisp, with a clean malt foundation of two-row and light crystal contributing a subtle grainy sweetness. The Patto hops introduce a measured bitterness that builds smoothly across the mid-palate without becoming aggressive. The finish is dry and bracing, allowing the floral hop character to emerge without overpowering the delicate malt balance.

light malt sweetnessmeasured bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with a lingering hop dryness and faint floral notes. The beer closes clean and refreshing, leaving no sticky residue or astringency.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
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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