Wailua Wheat
Kona Brewing Co.

Wailua WheatWailua Wheat
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From:
Kona Brewing Co.
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
American Pale Wheat Beer
Ranked #207
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,220
Avg:
3.36 | pDev: 16.67%
Reviews:
402
Ratings:
1,080
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
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Ratings by fostwal:
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Reviewed by fostwal from New Jersey

2.7/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
This limited release is definitely not your average wheat. Read the label and you will know why. This wheat is flavored with passion fruit. The slightly dark tan color and carbonation make it appear more like a lager than a traditional wheat ale. The taste was very light. The wheat and passion fruit are present, but they're not very prominent. Overall, its a decent beer for a change of pace. Though not one that I would seek out.
Mar 21, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.31 by KC_beerman from Missouri

Feb 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.47 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

May 01, 2022
 
Rated: 2.75 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

May 05, 2021
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Rated by BrinkingDeer from California

5/5  rDev +48.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Burger beer!
May 23, 2020
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Rated by henryc2323 from Washington

3/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Forgetful. But not bad.
Apr 28, 2020
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Reviewed 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
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, 2020
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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
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, 2020
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Reviewed by Sura from California

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, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by MJSFS from Florida

Dec 07, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

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, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by robebo44 from Virginia

Nov 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by chewy6935 from Michigan

Oct 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Danielr26 from Michigan

Aug 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bdlusa from Texas

Jun 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.4 by Manta200 from Kentucky

May 21, 2019
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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
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, 2019
 
Rated: 3.78 by BenjaGrif from Iowa

Mar 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.21 by NJBarstool from New Jersey

Dec 28, 2018
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Reviewed by dwillie733 from Illinois

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