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Longboard Island Lager
Kona Brewing Co.
- From:
- Kona Brewing Co.
- Hawaii, United States
- Style:
- American Lager
Ranked #273 - ABV:
- 4.6%
- Score:
- 77
Ranked #27,888 - Avg:
- 3.38 | pDev: 15.09%
- Reviews:
- 810
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 08, 2023
- Added:
- Aug 07, 2002
- Wants:
- 78
- Gots:
- 948
SCORE
77
Okay
77
Okay
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
18 IBU
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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
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 crisp taste. 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
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
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
Reviewed by Father-of-two from California
3.92/5 rDev +16%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
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, 2023Look: 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.
Reviewed by Death_Adder from South Carolina
4/5 rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2023Style: American Lager | Tap/Can/Bottle: Bottle | Abv: 4.6% | Rating: 4
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
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, 2023Pours golden with a loose white soapy head
Standard lager aroma and taste
Not a bad cheap beer
Fairly crisp and refreshing
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
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, 2023About 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
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
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
Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia
3.15/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.15/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
It’s an inoffensive beer. Light on the aroma and palate with a decent malty presence and some light fruit. It’s ok as a part of a mixed pack but on its own it’s not really worth the money for a sixer. Does little to conjure up images of North Shore life either.
Jan 24, 2023
Longboard Island Lager from Kona Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
77 out of
100 with
3117 ratings
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