Mehana Hawai’i Lager

Mehana Brewing Company
Brewed at Hawaii Nui Brewing (Keoki Brewing)
Style: Amber Lager/Vienna
Hilo, Hawaii USA

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker

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Golden-orange, thin but sticky head... Sweet, almost lime-flavored malty beer. Light and yummy.

Clear reddish beer with a crisp white head. Malt, citric, floral, pleasant enough, and easy drinking. Best enjoyed with pizza in Hilo where it is brewed.

UPDATED: JAN 6, 2006 Head is initially average sized, frothy, off-white, mostly diminishing. Body is medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (cookie, toasted grain), lightly hoppy (herbs, apricot), with notes of peach and black tea. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly to moderately bitter, slightly husky. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. Nifty aroma, only slight fault is a faint husky aftertaste. Nice.

Although labeled as a lager, this beer is most reminiscent of an American amber with its healthy amber color (and healthy head) and malt notes abundant in both aroma and flavor. Quite a refreshing, relatively simple beer--but with some deeper roasted notes detectable. A satisfying medium-bodied amber-like ale.