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Kona Big Wave Golden Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
972.69/5.02.7/5.05.2%23.5English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Big Wave is a light golden ale with a subtle fruitiness and delicate hop aroma. A smooth, easy drinking refreshing ale. The lightly roasted honey malt contributes to the golden hue of this beer and also gives a slight sweetness that is balanced out by our special blend of hops.
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 hopdog (5591), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/57/20
May 16, 2004  
Amber in color with a small head. Hoppy aromas with a light malty taste and hoppy finish. Nothing special.


 Bov (5455), Bienne, Switzerland
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jan 12, 2009  
<i>courtesy of MadDan</i> - hazy golden-blond colour with a little persistant white foam; gentle aroma of almonds and caramel; medium-bodied and quite sweet; moderate bitterness, clean palate and a subtle carbonation, quite long almondy finish - a decent session beer


 ChristianScheffel (4529), Odense, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Dec 3, 2009  
Dark golden with a small white head. Fruity and refreshing aroma with citrus maltr and tea. Dry, citrus fruity flavour. Very drinkable


 Ernest (4491), Boulder, Colorado, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Dec 12, 2002    Updated: Dec 31, 2003
Draught. Body is medium yellow. Aroma is lightly malty (cookie, grain), lightly hoppy (flowers, herbs), lightly yeasty (dough). Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, moderately bitter, lightly acidic, slightly unclean/husky. Light to medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. Decent enough balance, but not exactly the most polished execution, which left my glass unfinished.


 heemer77 (4304), Savannah, Missouri, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/102/58/20
Feb 20, 2006  
For my dad. The body was dark gold with a very thin white head. The aroma had sweet pears with a little caramel and hay. The taste had caramel, tea and some honey. There was also some cardboard. This was ok, but I would like to try a fresher sample.


 beerguy101 (3940), Newark, California, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/511/20
May 21, 2003  
Medium gold color, slightly hazy. Small head. Aroma is grainy and sweet. A medium bodied golden ale. Malts are mild and slightly sweet. Hops are mild, slightly spicy. Flavor is slightly sweet, and kind of grainy. A touch harsh tasting. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is crisp and harsh. Aftertaste is slightly bitter and grainy.


 Braudog (3767), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 4, 2003  
Orange-yellow with a thin tacky top. Gristy and malty with light fresh tartness. Pretty good.


 Dedollewaitor (3737), Odense, Denmark
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/510/20
Dec 4, 2009  
Bottle @ Jens C.G. Pours clear golden with a small bubbly off white head. Nose is sweet malty. Toffee and dust. Medium bodied. Lack of hops. Boring and average.



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