Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde
Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde is a 4.8% ABV (21 IBU), six-pack of 12oz cans of lager in the Munich Helles style, brewed in Kihei, Hawaii. Per Maui Brewing Co., it is one of the brewery's original flagships — among the first three beers Maui canned in March 2007 — pale gold, with caramel malt sweetness, and a crisp, clean, low-bitterness finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 4.8%
- IBU: 21 (producer)
- Size: 6-pack, 12oz cans
- Style: Munich-style Helles lager
- Character: Pale gold; caramel malt sweetness; crisp, clean finish
- Origin: Maui Brewing Co., Kihei, Hawaii (founded 2005)
The Island Lager That Started It
Bikini Blonde has been in the Maui Brewing lineup since the brewery's earliest days — a Helles lager translated for Hawaiian weather: pale gold, lightly malty, and dry enough to stay refreshing in the heat. Judges rate it too: entered as a Munich Helles, it took Gold at the U.S. Open Beer Championship and Silver at the Denver International Beer Competition, per the brewery's 2016 press release. It is the light end of our craft beer shelf from this brewery — set it against the dark Coconut Hiwa porter above, or visit the Maui Brewing Co. vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel malt sweetness, per the producer. Palate: Crisp and clean — gentle malt, low bitterness at 21 IBU. Finish: Dry and refreshing, built for warm afternoons.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled, straight from the can at the beach or poured into a pilsner glass at home. Its clean malt profile pairs naturally with grilled fish tacos, poke, and salty snacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bikini Blonde an ale or a lager? A lager — Maui Brewing brews it in the Munich Helles style and sells it as Bikini Blonde Lager; it is one of the brewery's original 2007 flagships.
How bitter is it? Mild — 21 IBU per the brewery's official listing, hopped for balance rather than bite.
Where is it brewed? In Kihei, on Maui, by Maui Brewing Co., founded in 2005 — Hawaii's largest independent craft brewery per the producer.
Sunshine in a six-pack — pick up Maui Bikini Blonde online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.