Longboard Island Lager
Kona Brewing Co.

Longboard Island LagerLongboard Island Lager
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From:
Kona Brewing Co.
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
American Lager
Ranked #255
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,104
Avg:
3.38 | pDev: 15.09%
Reviews:
810
Ratings:
3,121
Status:
Active
Rated:
Monday at 01:27 AM
Added:
Aug 07, 2002
Wants:
  79
Gots:
  949
Longboard Island Lager is a smooth refreshing lager fermented and aged for five weeks at cold temperatures to yield its exceptionally smooth flavor. A delicate, slightly spicy hop aroma complements the malty body of this beer.

18 IBU
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Ratings by ChrisPratz:
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Reviewed by ChrisPratz from Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: Nice light golden yellow with very minimal head. Settles to a light lace right around the edges an patches of lace in the middle.

S: Nice scents of grains and grass. Mild floral hop notes but everything is balanced well here.

T: Very nice and refreshing for a lager. Not too heavy but a good amount of flavor. Light corn sweetness and some tastes of wheat and grain balance well and lead to a mild hop bitterness. It's very mild and makes it pretty enjoyable for a summer night at a deck party or an a beach with a bonfire. Def reminds me of summer boozing with friends.

M: More then average carbonation but a nice clean and crisp finish here.

O: Not bad for a summer lager. Could def drink a few of these outside in the summer with some friends. Hawaii has done well here.
Apr 28, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by evostudios12 from Florida

Monday at 01:27 AM
 
 
Rated: 3.65 by Rodya-CA from California

Mar 09, 2024
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Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada

3.48/5  rDev +3%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
A very drinkable lager with a good taste and crisp feel. Really cool bottle. I would like it more though if it weren’t an outrageously priced AB-InBev beer. Also not even brewed in Hawaii.
Nov 08, 2023
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Rated by Dylan184183 from Idaho

3.53/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nothing special compared to other lagers, but pretty good. Don't like the price though
Oct 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.43 by LunchMoney from Minnesota

Oct 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.34 by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

Oct 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.06 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Sep 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.6 by RalphStanley34 from French Polynesia

Aug 23, 2023
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Reviewed by Father-of-two from California

3.92/5  rDev +16%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Presentation: 12 ounce can poured into a pint glass.

Look: rich golden color. Decent sized head that doesn’t evaporate immediately.

Smell: strong citrus, malt, hops, floral, and grain odors. Very nice smell.

Taste: strong flavors of malted grain, hops, and citrus. Very refreshing taste!

Feel: smooth creamy mouthfeel.

Overall: this lager has a distinct citrus flavor. Very rich and flavorful. Would highly recommend this beer to anyone who enjoys lagers.
Aug 16, 2023
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Reviewed by Death_Adder from South Carolina

4/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The bottle looks cool, it has a unique shape that fits well in the hand, and has the Hawaiian islands on engraves on the glass. Tastes crisp and clean, with just the right amount of bitter, very sessionable.

Style: American Lager | Tap/Can/Bottle: Bottle | Abv: 4.6% | Rating: 4
Aug 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.27 by BillyNoonan from Ireland

Jul 10, 2023
 
Rated: 2.55 by bendukes86 from South Carolina

Jul 07, 2023
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Reviewed by NorsemanOne from Utah

3.26/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Tried it as part of a pick 6/pk ~1.67/bottle

Pours golden with a loose white soapy head

Standard lager aroma and taste

Not a bad cheap beer

Fairly crisp and refreshing
Jun 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.25 by Dethark from England

May 31, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by JRL5043 from Pennsylvania

May 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.32 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Apr 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.27 by morsa_95 from California

Mar 21, 2023
Longboard Island Lager from Kona Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 3121 ratings