Big Wave Golden Ale | Kona Brewing Co.

3.49/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

They got it in here as a blonde, but imo this is more of a lighter session IPA, or even a session NE. Very fruity ale with a little rosey floral.. little lime-ish tartness that is the only thing that gets to be a bit much after a few. BUT, if you want an ale or session ipa that is utterly poundable and unoffensive, this is a good selection. Pairs well with spicey food or seafood. Sushi. Big Wave is a good brew, for what it is anyway. Very low abv(4.4) means no worries about going overboard... but I'd say you'll love the first few then it'll get a little old after 4 anyway, so, so much for the huge consumption ideas.

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3.88/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

1.94/5  rDev -45.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 1.75

3.85/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

3.35/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

3.32/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Lightly cloudy gold, light foam with some lacing.
Whiff of apricot, mango and pineapple. Airy & crispy, nutty & malty.
Overall refreshing golden ale leaving with an Aloha feel.

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2.99/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

3.83/5  rDev +7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

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3.67/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

3.24/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

I'm not in any way opposed to lower ABV beers (just take a look at my profile), but this to me tasted flat and lacking in any bold flavors. In the glass it looks exactly like apple juice. What little head there is dissipated within seconds. The bottle was only about 2 months old, so I can't blame age either. I would be interested in trying it as fresh as possible, on tap or very recently bottled to give it another chance, because I do enjoy a good light golden ale. This one just didn't cut it for me.

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2.83/5  rDev -20.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

4/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Kona doesnt produce a bad beer. Nice beer golden color. Little head not bad. goes down exceptionally smooth and finshes the same same way. the taste gives its name

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3.52/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

3.78/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

3.74/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

3.57/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

There really isn't much wrong with this session ale. It doesn't taste much of anything, and nothing objectionable. A good beer for a hot summer day,

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3.69/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

4.6/5  rDev +28.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Such a great warm weather session beer. A little on the fruity side but goes great with lighter foods, especially seafood. Easy to drink and super refreshing. One of my go-to staples.

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3.3/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

3.45/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Good carbonation from poured to finish. . It leaves nice laces with each sip. Very light in color. This beer Finish very clean with practically no after taste. Nothing extravagant but a decent golden ale.

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3.92/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Big Wave pours a golden color, with a small, barley lacing head. Nice sweet and creamy aroma, hints of fruit. Flavor is enjoyable, sweet and crisp, not overpowering, subtle sugary fruit flavors. A little lite, even for the style. Overall, a top notch blonde ale, great flavors, easy to drink, just simple and enjoyable.

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3.36/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

3.48/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5