Wailua Wheat
Kona Brewing Co.

Wailua WheatWailua Wheat
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From:
Kona Brewing Co.
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
American Pale Wheat Beer
Ranked #207
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,185
Avg:
3.36 | pDev: 16.67%
Reviews:
402
Ratings:
1,080
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 07, 2023
Added:
May 01, 2007
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  136
Swimming in a fresh water pool at the base of a cascading waterfall is what we all imagine we would find in paradise. On Maui, follow the old Hana Highway and you will find such a place – Wailua Falls. This plunging cascade of clear water is the inspiration for our Limited Release Wailua Wheat Ale. This golden, sun colored ale has a bright, citrus flavor that comes from the tropical passion fruit we brew into each batch. Sit back, relax and enjoy paradise anytime.

15 IBU
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Ratings by iemailjack:
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Rated by iemailjack from Florida

3.5/5  rDev +4.2%

Jan 08, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.31 by KC_beerman from Missouri

Feb 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.47 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

May 01, 2022
 
Rated: 2.75 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

May 05, 2021
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Rated by BrinkingDeer from California

5/5  rDev +48.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Burger beer!
May 23, 2020
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Rated by henryc2323 from Washington

3/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Forgetful. But not bad.
Apr 28, 2020
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.4/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
A: The beer is a little hazy light yellow in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a short white head that quickly settled down, leaving a narrow collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Light aromas of passion fruit are present in the nose.
T: The taste follows the smell and has light to moderate flavors of passionfruit along with underlying notes of wheat.
M: It feels light-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is easy to drink but I think I would have enjoyed it more if the aromas and flavors of passion fruit were a bit stronger.

Serving type: bottle
Mar 16, 2020
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Reviewed by Lucas-Spoor from Michigan

4.72/5  rDev +40.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Lite enough for an all day beer. Great passion fruit undertones. Feels and tastes better ice cold (32-33 degrees). Personally prefer a pineapple wedge over the normal lemon. It compliments the passion fruit. It is my number 1 choice of all wheat ales.
Jan 31, 2020
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Reviewed by Sura from California

3.01/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Big fan of Kona Brewing Company. I got to visit while WOOFing on the big island and the experience connects with the taste of these beers. The Wailua Wheat has notes of fruit, passion fruit ( or lilikoi as the locals in Hawaii say) to be exact. While it’s not my favorite beer from the company, it is easy to drink. I would be happier with more carbonation as well as a more complex flavor, but overall it’s a summer beer to share with friends.
Jan 31, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by MJSFS from Florida

Dec 07, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

2.92/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
From old, undated notes. Poured from the bottle.

Clear yellow hue.

Minimal white lace; minimal lace.

Light strawberry nose.

Thin mouthfeel.

Lagerish flavor with a hint of fruit. Bland.
Nov 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by robebo44 from Virginia

Nov 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by chewy6935 from Michigan

Oct 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Danielr26 from Michigan

Aug 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bdlusa from Texas

Jun 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.4 by Manta200 from Kentucky

May 21, 2019
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Reviewed by Nvrmind16 from California

3.41/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Very Average beer, the bland wheat is spiced up with Passion fruit , but not overpowering enough to be distinct. Again it's not bad, a good party drink l, just nothing to write home about
May 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3.78 by BenjaGrif from Iowa

Mar 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.21 by NJBarstool from New Jersey

Dec 28, 2018
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Reviewed by dwillie733 from Illinois

3.89/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Overall a solid wheat beer. More of an american than german weiss. Good taste with fruit flavors. Would buy again but for a lower price. At 10 a six pack not worth compared to others.
Dec 21, 2018
Wailua Wheat from Kona Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 1080 ratings