Lavaman Red Ale
Kona Brewing Co.

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From:
Kona Brewing Co.
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #279
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,680
Avg:
3.55 | pDev: 10.99%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
146
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 17, 2023
Added:
Feb 21, 2004
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  27
Lavaman Red Ale is a malty, red ale with strong caramel notes and a subtle chocolate malt flavor. The pronounced maltiness is balanced by the delicate blend of Pacific Northwest hops resulting in a smooth, full-bodied beer.

30 IBU
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Ratings by denver10:
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Rated by denver10 from New Mexico

3.45/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

May 15, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Jul 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.54 by KC_beerman from Missouri

Feb 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.25 by mpenske from California

Aug 31, 2022
 
Rated: 4.19 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 2022
 
Rated: 4.24 by darkfruits from Virginia

Jun 14, 2022
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Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had a few pints at the big island brewery a few hours before my flight to SD. Very tasty, easy drinking red. Not too malty or sweet or cloying. Subtle hop character and a smooth a refreshing finish. Well done!
Feb 24, 2022
 
 
Rated: 4.02 by CHail from California

May 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.59 by RDW from Nebraska

Dec 25, 2018
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

3.56/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Had a 20 oz serving with a very late lunch at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co on Front Street in Lahaina for $9.99.

Beer was served reddish brown with a nice white head.

Nose was light bread and carmelized malts.

Taste was very approachable. Cracker, bread, and carmelized malts balanced nicely with moderate beta hops. Very light citrus and pine present. Finish was on the malty side, no bitterness.

Mouthfeel was light to medium bodied and pretty refreshing.

Overall a nice easy drinking refreshing beer that went well with a wonderful mahi mahi platter.
Jun 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by pin from Australia

Mar 15, 2018
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Rated by Nvrmind16 from California

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Its got honey notes, but certainly a red. dark like an ipa
Mar 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.32 by DVMin98 from North Carolina

Feb 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by km02600 from Michigan

Feb 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.49 by Jstarr2517 from Connecticut

Jan 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.52 by SlightlyGrey from Minnesota

Jan 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.93 by Peter_M_Morris from California

Jan 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Pretendeer from Washington

Dec 01, 2017
Lavaman Red Ale from Kona Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 146 ratings