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Kona Castaway IPA 3.4 39

Kona Castaway IPA


Percentile
82
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unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
393.51/5.03.4/5.07%62.3Shaker, Tulip
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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 Ungstrup (15343), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 12, 2005  
[At GABF 2004] A hazy orange beer with a small disappearing white head. The aroma is sweet and very hoppy, but with some alcohol making it self present. The flavor is a lovely hoppy and grassy one, though with hints of alcohol.


 DJMonarch (6878), Northwich, Cheshire, England
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/514/20
Mar 14, 2006  
Barrel Draught from the jug at the GABF, Colorado Convention Center 01/10/2005 Golden coloured and extremely hoppy. Fruity aroma. Slightly spicy flavoured bitter finish.


 hopdog (5606), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/514/20
Nov 10, 2007  
On tap at the Kona Brew Pub on Oahu. Poured a medium amber color with a smaller sized off white head. Aromas of floral hops and some citrus. Tastes of floral hops, citrus, and light caramel. Lacing left on the glass.


 Ernest (4497), Boulder, Colorado, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jan 6, 2006  
Draught, Kona Brewpub, HI. Head is mostly diminishing. Body is medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (cookie, caramel), moderately hoppy (grapefruit, resin, apricot), with notes of peach, tangerine, and soap. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, moderately acidic, heavily bitter. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. Distinct soapy smell came on as this one warmed and slowly made it quite off-putting (original aroma score was a 7). None of the other beers in our sampler had this problem, so I’m not convinced it’s as simple as a poorly rinsed glass.


 goldtwins (4084), Nesconset, New York, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 28, 2006  
Draft @ Falling Rock: Clear dark amber color with a medium off-white head. Nice big piney aroma. Matching big piney flavor. Some sweet malt as a base but hop foward all the way. Moderately bitter long dry finish.


 ratman197 (3244), Arvada, Colorado, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Oct 23, 2005  
On tap @ Faling Rock poured a clear copper with a small amber head. Aromas of citrus and pine. Palate was medium bodied. Flavors of carmel and grapefruit rind with a dry bitter finish.


 shrubber85 (2934), Wallhalben, Germany
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.


 Aubrey (2777), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Oct 6, 2002    Updated: Oct 21, 2004
Super spicy, acidic, piney; sweet and juicy with a fruity-sugar element (orange-like). Hoppy up front. Creamy malt backbone. Many lingering and lasting hop flavors. Tasty notes of pine, grass and earth. Fitting bitterness.



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