Review – Kona Longboard Lager
From Kona Brewing: Longboard Island Lager is a smooth refreshing lager fermented and aged for five weeks at cold temperatures to yield its exceptionally smooth flavor. A delicate, slightly spicy hop aroma complements the malty body of this beer.
Kona Brewing – Longboard Island Lager – 12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. 5.0% abv.
Appearance: Pours a clear yellow gold, with a touch of cloudiness. Even with an aggressive pour, I was unable to get any sort of head to form.
Aroma: Sweet summer corn, dry malts, and a little bit of bitter hop.
Taste: Honey sweetness, light, dry biscuity malt, bitter, metallic hops, with a fruity, light hoppy finish.
Mouthfeel: Full bodied, crisp.
Overall: Probably one of the first craft lagers I have ever had. Has a unique flavor compared to other pale lagers, very refreshing and satisfying. If you have a chance to pick this in a line up of Heineken, Boston Lager, or a Bud/Miller/Coors, I would pick Longboard each and every time. On it’s own merrit, I would put this in the galvanized bucket at the next bbq without thinking twice.
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This beer has become a favorite of my husband and I since we first tried it last summer down at the Jersey “shore”. I would like to know if anyone has a calorie count and carb content for a twelve oz bottle? I’m hoping that since Kona now has a New Hampshire brewery that getting Kona’s great products will be easier for us Philly beer lovers!
Great review! I have this beer ‘on deck’ to try. Now I’m really looking forward to something special. I don’t find many lagers that I really like, so I’m hoping I like it as much as you did! Cheers!