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Kona Castaway IPA


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83
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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Kona Brewing Company

Kailua Kona, Hawaii USA

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363.52/5.03.48/5.07%63Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A full-bodied, traditional I.P.A. that is bronze in color, Castaway IPA is "dry hopped" (aged with whole hop flowers after fermentation) for assertive hop flavor and aroma. The bitterness is balanced by the malty body of the beer.

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 nqualls (633), Tennessee, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/514/20
Jan 1, 2009  
On tap at Koko Marina. Poured a clear copper/gold color with a two finger white head. Aroma of citrus, pine and a hint of malt. Flavor was well balanced with a good malt base, and citrus/pine in the hoppy finish.


 rustychiles (583), Mesa, Arizona, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 2, 2008  
On tap at Koko Marina Pub. Pours a nice copper orange with a decent white head. Aroma is citrusy hops, pine, malt. Flavor is much the same with a lot of citrus, hops, pine, and a decent malt backbone to balance it all out. The dry hopping is quite noticable and adds a lot of aroma and taste to this one. Good IPA.


 jeremytoni (656), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/513/20
Oct 30, 2008  
From the tap poured a nice coppery color with a fair amount of head. Nice hoppy flavor with a lingering aftertaste.


 shrubber85 (2598), COB Speicher, Iraq
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 8, 2008  
Tap. Sweet apricot aroma with hint of pine hops. Amber color with moderate head. Sweet apricot/apple and moderate pine hops flavor. Nice IPA on the fruity side.


 elihapa (464), Hawaii, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/513/20
Jul 7, 2008  
On tap, Koko Marina. Poured a golden color with a small head. Aroma of citrus, spice and grass. Palate was medium-full bodied, with a chewy mouthfeel and light carbonation. Flavor featured citrus, hops and nice malt touches. Quite solid brew, perhaps could have gone stronger on the flavors.



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