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 #257
ABV:
4.6%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,130
Avg:
3.38 | pDev: 15.09%
Reviews:
810
Ratings:
3,119
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 09, 2024
Added:
Aug 07, 2002
Wants:
  78
Gots:
  948
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 vikinggary28:
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Reviewed by vikinggary28 from California

3.97/5  rDev +17.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Looks amber colour with thin white head. Definite smell, very hoppy, grainy for a lager. Mild smooth flavour that carries the hops over from the aroma. Very clean taste. Taste more like a basic pale ale than a lager. Great summer beer. I'm not a big lager fan, (o.k. oktoberfest and bock excluded) but this one is very enjoyable. Prost!
May 17, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
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
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Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey

3.42/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Very clearpale orange gold appearance.
About medium carbonation with the body being just below average.
Aroma isn't too strong but I get malt,some hops and then there is corn,corn syrup, and a slight medicinal scent.
Taste is ok,sweet,definitely corn with a bit of a syrupy sweet component.
Overall its ok,I imagine it as a good beer at certain functions as it is a step up but not too over the top for casual beer drinkers
Mar 06, 2023
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

3.75/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I thought this was pretty good for a standard lager. Pleasant clear yellow color served in a shaker pint. No head and some decent lacing. Clean, fruity smell and taste. Floral and refreshing. Decent feel and overall pretty good. Went well with the fish and chips.
Feb 18, 2023
Longboard Island Lager from Kona Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 3119 ratings