Hawaii in a Bottle

Aloooooooha, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale!  I would sit on a beach with this brew in my hand all day soaking up a nice sunburn.  It was strange drinking this and looking out the window to see snow, but if you're stuck in cold weather, just pop the top on one of these little beauties and pretend you're at the beach.

This is a light-bodied ale with the aroma of an IPA.  The smell is deceiving because the beer isn't nearly as hoppy in taste.  Kona's website suggests drinking it after snorkeling or surfing, but I would drink it WHILE snorkeling and surfing.  Why not?

There is a slight hint of fruity flavor to this Ale, but it isn't overly fruity.  Some fruit beers can be a bit sweet, but this is just right.  It's part of what makes it so refreshing.

Because of the aroma, I would swear there are Cascade hops in this one, but there aren't.  Kona uses Galaxy and Citra hops in Big Wave.  The color is nice, too.  There is a nice medium golden color to it.  You would expect a heavier body with the aroma and color, but when you take a sip, it's a light-bodied paradise.

FuN fAcTs:

Bitterness: 21 IBU

ABV: 4.4%

Malts:  PALE (PREMIUM 2-ROW), Caramel

Hops: GALAXY, CITRA

There are some other tropical beers made by Kona, which I can't wait to try.  They bring paradise to you in a bottle, and I'm just fine with that!  Find it, try it, and let me know your thoughts!

Okole maluna! (sorry if that means something other than cheers)
Cheers!