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Wailua Wheat
Kona Brewing Co.
- 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:
- 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
15 IBU
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Rated by BrinkingDeer from California
5/5 rDev +48.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +48.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Burger beer!
May 23, 2020Rated by henryc2323 from Washington
3/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Forgetful. But not bad.
Apr 28, 2020Reviewed 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
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, 2020S: 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
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
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, 2020Reviewed by Sura from California
3.01/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
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, 2020Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
2.92/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
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, 2019Clear yellow hue.
Minimal white lace; minimal lace.
Light strawberry nose.
Thin mouthfeel.
Lagerish flavor with a hint of fruit. Bland.
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
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, 2019Reviewed by dwillie733 from Illinois
3.89/5 rDev +15.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
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
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