Longboard Island Lager - Kona Brewing Co.

kenito799

New York

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

5oz pour in a flight at Yard House San Diego.

Simple golden color, not much head. The aroma is fairly bland but fresh.

This lager is very easy to drink. There is a sweetness to the malt which is pleasant. Feels like it would go well with Hawaiian food, with its sweet and sour and fish flavor profiles. Not a bad lager at all and good for hot weather (unlike San Diego when I was there).

Serving type: on-tap

04-10-2011 22:45:06 | More by kenito799

Pecan

California

3/5  rDev -11.8%

05-21-2013 03:34:09 | More by Pecan

BurnMeInMyBar

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

05-20-2013 14:36:12 | More by BurnMeInMyBar

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -11.8%

05-20-2013 14:25:04 | More by touchmeimsac

ClayO

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-19-2013 22:28:38 | More by ClayO

tjsdomer2

Illinois

3.13/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Appearance: Straw yellow. No foam or lacing. A bit watery, but the carbonation is very active.

Smell: Quite pleasant. Fairly floral, with a soapy herbal background. Subdued, but very summery. Would love to actually smell this in Hawai'i.

Taste/Mouthfeel: One of the most neutral beers flavorwise I've ever tried. Tastes pretty bland, with a hint of straw and a very slight hint of lemon and caramel. Good thing it's not skunked, those flavors would have nowhere to hide. Mouthfeel is a bit sticky. Very thin and watery.

Overall: Promising start, but the flavor says "boogie board" more than "longboard."

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 19:54:35 | More by tjsdomer2

Budinetz

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

05-19-2013 06:49:00 | More by Budinetz

bzach

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

05-18-2013 23:01:47 | More by bzach

Photekut

Azerbaijan

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

05-18-2013 22:35:24 | More by Photekut

jkane101

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

05-18-2013 22:13:42 | More by jkane101

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-18-2013 21:39:53 | More by jbarletto

ambruns1979

California

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-18-2013 06:06:30 | More by ambruns1979

ajtorres311

Florida

2.5/5  rDev -26.5%

05-16-2013 18:05:39 | More by ajtorres311

Nugganooch

California

3.33/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

12 oz bottle from the variety pack – dated Feb. 15 2013
*Imperial nonic glass

A: Straw yellow-gold body that is mostly clear in appearance. Pure white loose retaining froth with a multitude of varying sized bubbles. A combination of faint strings and rows of lace decorate the glass.

S: Smells grainy like corn husks with some crusty bread and a touch of caramel malt sweetness. There is a nice little herbal hop presence in the aroma as well. Has a tart yeasty character noted which seems a bit forward for a Lager strain. Nothing ground breaking although still pleasant.

T: Tastes of bready malts with a significant grainy character. Less perceived caramel sweetness than the nose. Low bitterness factor with a bit of earthy minerals, dry grass, and garden herb hop flavors developing. Alcohol is insignificant here with not much aftertaste noted. Definitely a Lager. Decent and pleasant flavors but pretty mild all together.

M: Light and crisp with a nice drying effort. Upper amount of carbonation provides a nice smooth feel. A touch wet overall and leaves the palate rather clean after the finish.

D: Decent Lager that is crisp and refreshing. Slightly above average I would say. Not something I would drink regularly but would not turn down if offered.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 18:49:45 | More by Nugganooch

Sunnanek

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-15-2013 15:54:03 | More by Sunnanek

mralbertson

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-14-2013 03:50:12 | More by mralbertson

Flippymoz

New York

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-14-2013 01:38:25 | More by Flippymoz

Jameswoody

Montana

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-13-2013 02:36:38 | More by Jameswoody

Hopmarc

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-12-2013 22:35:26 | More by Hopmarc

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -11.8%

05-12-2013 21:25:42 | More by twenty5

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +25%

05-12-2013 19:42:54 | More by leprechaunandfatman

SocalKicks

California

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-12-2013 07:21:23 | More by SocalKicks

cornpone

New York

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-11-2013 21:18:12 | More by cornpone

ppvora

Pennsylvania

2.68/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75

Appearance: Poured from a bottle has a light golden color. Beer was clear. Poured it into a tall glass....half an inch of head...that disappeared rapidly (in under a minute).

Smell: A clean and crisp smell. Light. Narrow -- as in not complex.

Taste: Very smooth, very narrow (again, not complex). Mild flavors. No hoppy taste at all.

Mouthfeel: The later sips were more flavorful and "refreshing". Exposure to air made it taste better.

Overall: A straight and narrow lager. Not complex. Mild flavor -- no hoppy taste at all. Light golden color.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 20:03:01 | More by ppvora

baconman91

Ohio

3/5  rDev -11.8%

05-10-2013 17:45:27 | More by baconman91