Fire Rock Pale Ale
Kona Brewing Co.

Fire Rock Pale AleFire Rock Pale Ale
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From:
Kona Brewing Co.
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #1,016
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
82
Ranked #25,007
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 12.71%
Reviews:
706
Ratings:
2,484
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 30, 2023
Added:
Aug 30, 2002
Wants:
  70
Gots:
  570
Fire Rock Pale Ale is crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper color results from the unique blend of specialty roasted malts. The pronounced citrus-floral hop aroma comes from the liberal amounts of Galena, Cascade & Mt.Hood hops added to each brew.

35 IBU
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Ratings by mojohawk21:
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Rated by mojohawk21 from Missouri

4.21/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Feb 10, 2013
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Rated by warrenc from Oregon

3.62/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Got this at a luau in Kauai, so I am sure it was fresh . Sharp malt, light yeast tasty beer. Will try when I get back to the states
Aug 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by iftcoach from Germany

Jul 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.42 by KC_beerman from Missouri

Feb 07, 2023
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Reviewed by adamette from Ohio

4.22/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Live review. Served from can into clean, clear glass on pool deck of Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of America ship while moored in Kauai.
Beautiful scenery for sure.

A: deep copper body under a light brown head which lingers for about 3 minutes. Really good look.

S: light hops, amber notes, interesting for sure. A very solid aroma.

T. Taste flows right from the smell. Notes of a dark amber with hops bitterness but nicely balanced. Really easy to drink.

M. Mouthfeel is full, appropriately so, with the hops, the carbonation thickening it up.

D: drinkability, overall this is an outstanding beer and very easy to drink.
Oct 28, 2022
 
 
Rated: 3.32 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

May 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by psoriasaurus from Thailand

Mar 10, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 18, 2021
 
Rated: 3.25 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

May 05, 2021
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

3.7/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A- Pours a beauty copper color, that shows some chill hazing....perhaps some underlying orange hues in the background when held against white lighting. The head starts out about a half finger thick, and swiftly fizzles out into a starburst like patch of thin white foam over the brew. The carbonation seems to plod somewhat upwards in a few distinct columns, not showing off too much oomph. The lacing is very mellow as well, with a few sticky patches sticking to the inside of the glass, but instead of drifting south back into the liquid, they actually fizzle out....interesting! Overall not much of an excitement comes over me when looking at this one.

S- Lovely caramel like sweet malts, balanced out by muted citrus zesty hop bitterness.....yup, smells like a Pale Ale! Softer tones of tropical fruitiness, cotton candy, bread like biscuit and not much else to be honest. The finish may have some resin/piney aromas that gently linger......generally malty here!

T- Well, this isn't anything special by any means, however, it is quite nice and very much leaning towards the malt side of the flavor spectrum. Muted caramel, hop profile to balance things out, slight citrus, pine resin, and some dry grassy tones on the palate. Overall there isn't anything special in this department, but nothing I really didn't like....flavorful enough for sure and I like the taste!

M/O- Medium bodied and to my surprise a bit, the carbonation is much more zippy than the appearance let on. I find this to be a highly drinkable beer that I have no issues with enjoying if this is my choice for an evening. I think it would fair well with spicy cuisine or with a dry sausage/cheese plate. Nothing offensive here, but nothing that really stands out. I would definitely drink this again, and think it serves it's purpose!
Jan 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.17 by a_silva_016 from Arizona

Oct 22, 2020
 
Rated: 3.86 by Fezzz from Belgium

Aug 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Aug 02, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by BrinkingDeer from California

May 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.64 by Yendor61 from Michigan

Mar 22, 2020
 
Rated: 3.64 by C4li from Oregon

Jan 27, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by MJSFS from Florida

Dec 07, 2019
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Reviewed by EmperorBevis from England

3.76/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bottled and purchased from high end grocery store Booth’s and drank whilst getting a stew going
Pours a golden body with good white head
Aroma is juicy fruits gum
Hat in the flavour with a deft bitter finish
Sep 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by ScottJ10 from Florida

Sep 22, 2019
Fire Rock Pale Ale from Kona Brewing Co.
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