Moku Imperial IPA
Lanikai Brewing Company

Moku Imperial IPAMoku Imperial IPA
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From:
Lanikai Brewing Company
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #1,941
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
87
Ranked #17,608
Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 9.35%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
62
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 28, 2022
Added:
May 26, 2015
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  6
Formerly 808 Imperial IPA

Pikake flowers contribute to the citrus, mango, grapefruit and floral notes of this Imperial IPA. The hops are balanced with a touch of malt in the body. Sit back on a beach and enjoy.
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Ratings by ArrogantB:
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Reviewed by ArrogantB from Colorado

2.27/5  rDev -41%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2
22oz bottle of batch 118 purchased at the Foodmart in Kapa'a. Light yellow color but the head was taking up 4/5ths of the glass even with a good pour, it also foamed up in the bottle which made me suspicious. Aroma was slightly tart and I feared the worst. Flavor was lemony and slightly bretty, I think this was infected.
Nov 13, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by rawbraves from Colorado

Dec 28, 2022
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.8/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: The beer is hazy amber yellow in color and has a light to moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high white head that left a narrow collar around the edge and left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface.
S: Light aromas of caramel malts are present in the nose along with hints of mango and pineapple.
T: The taste follows the smell but has stronger flavors of caramel malts with a moderate amount of bitterness. No alcohol is perceptible.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is maltier compared to other IPAs but has a nice amount of bitterness and hides its alcohol well.

Serving type: can
May 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.15 by npendres from Wisconsin

Jun 16, 2021
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Reviewed by MaltsOfGlory from Oregon

4.13/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
22oz bottle

Pours over two fingers of white head into my Nonic. Very dense and creamy. Retention is superb, almost the entire head remains after 5 minutes. Initial lacing looks phenomenal as well. Body is a deep orange, high clarity, with a lot of bubbles coming up. Looks fantastic so far.

The nose is good. Subtle orange and pineapple, a little floral, maybe a touch of spice. Smooth fruit, not citrusy. A little bready, and some sweetness, but definitely not too much which is nice for an 8% IPA. With substantial agitation and time, richer sugars, pineapple and floral notes come through; those sugars are not inappropriate. Overall pretty soft, with some fruity flavors, smells good.

Flavor is floral, with pineapple, and some bready notes. Pretty lively, it has a uniqueness to it. Not sure if this is quite as good as it is on draft, which really brings out the floral Pikake, but this is still nice.

The carbonation is about medium, and the beer feels very alive. Body has some weight to it, but it’s not too heavy. There is a little sweetness, but it is kept well in check, I wouldn’t call this a sweet beer. There is some substantial bitterness towards the end of the beer and into the finish. Very appropriate mouthfeel for a double, well balanced.

Drinkability is pretty nice here. A touch bitter, but not abrasive. Overall balanced and tasty.

Appearance turned out wonderful. Head lasted forever and finally settled into a small island of foam. Extremely thick sheets of lacing lined the glass.

Overall a very solid double IPA that is not too sweet, and has some unique flavors.
Dec 24, 2020
 
Rated: 4.1 by InfernoBoss from California

Oct 12, 2019
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Reviewed by MikRo_Brew_Marcro_View from California

4.05/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Batch 126 in a bomber from ABC in the Shops at Wailea. Really good locally brewed beer. Golden color with Hop haze. Medium head. Minimal aroma but great tropical taste.
Jun 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.84 by virinow from New York

May 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by cb8282 from Michigan

Feb 10, 2019
 
Rated: 4.24 by RDW from Nebraska

Dec 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.52 by deereless from Colorado

Oct 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by WesMantooth from Ohio

Sep 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by mcthfg from Korea (South)

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by robotic_being from Illinois

Jul 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by JuiceMan818 from California

Jun 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Feb 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.81 by AngEo from Texas

Jan 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by Idrankthat from Canada (SK)

Jan 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by jcflorian from Connecticut

Oct 10, 2017
Moku Imperial IPA from Lanikai Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 62 ratings