Beer of the Weekend #1,077: Mahalo Pineapple Radler

The beer of the weekend is Mahalo Pineapple Radler, brewed by the Front Street Brewery of Davenport, Iowa.

Mahalo Pineapple Radler

Serving type: 64-ounce growler.

Appearance: The color is clear apple juice gold. A finger of off-white, bubbly head fizzles away almost immediately.

Smell: Fruity and sweet. Pineapple emerges slowly and brings to mind juicy cuts of the fruit. Apple, strawberry, and grape are also present in the aroma. It has that weird radler/shandy aroma that is reminiscent of beer but also reminds me of pop. It is enticing.

Taste: It is fruity and tart, sticky juicy sweet. Pineapple does not stand out; it is a melange of fruit. It is more like a very sweet smoothie made with everything inside a fruit cup that is a little past its prime. Apple and strawberry are most prominent.

Fun facts about MPR:

• Style: Radler/shandy.

• Price: $18 for a 64-ounce growler fill at The Local in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

• Alcohol content: 4.6 percent ABV.


The Quiet Man’s grade: D.

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