Benno vs Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison: Which Should You Drink?

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Benno

Stift Engelszell

Austria · Saison

hopIQ rank #2180

67%

Overall similarity

side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison

Honolulu Beerworks

United States · Saison

HOPIQ TAKE

Benno if you want a fuller, more assertive saison that lingers, Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison if you want something lighter and more crushable. Both sit at identical bitterness (28 IBU), but that 1.4% ABV difference actually matters here—Benno's extra alcohol weight gives it backbone and complexity, while Nui Nui stays nimble and sessionable. It's not about quality; it's about what your palate and evening demand.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Benno when…

→You want to slow down and actually taste what's in your glass
→It's your first beer of the night and you're in the mood for complexity
→You appreciate that 6.9% ABV isn't high, but it matters for mouthfeel and staying power

Pick Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison when…

→You're at a beach or warm weather spot and want to drink without thinking too hard
→You're planning on 3+ beers and need something that won't fatigue your palate
→You want the saison character (yeast funk, spice, fruit) without the heft

SIDE BY SIDE

	Benno	Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison
ABV	6.9%	5.5%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Pale gold	Golden
Style	Saison	Saison
Origin	Austria	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

7 shared · 8 distinct

Both beers

spicydrytropicalherbalyeastyhoneyfloral

Only Benno

citrusy

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

BennoHonolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

Benno

SpicyCitrusyDry

Benno hits different. There's a peppery snap upfront that feels deliberate, not accidental—Stift Engelszell clearly knows what they're doing with saison yeast. The body has real presence; you're not drinking air here. It finishes dry but not harsh, with a subtle stone-fruit character that makes you want another sip to figure out what it was. At 6.9%, you notice the alcohol warmth in the back of your throat, but it's integrated, not hot.

Honolulu Beerworks Nui Nui Saison

DrySpicyFruity

Nui Nui is a sprinter, not a marathoner. It's crisp and bright, with that classic saison yeast character—fruity and slightly floral—but everything moves faster than Benno. The lower ABV makes it feel almost delicate; you're drinking it, not wrestling with it. The finish is clean and quick, which works perfectly if you're settling in for multiple rounds or don't want beer demanding your full attention.

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