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.
November 11, 2020 @ 2:38 pm
Has something changed with Longboard recipe? Last 2 variety packs left me pouring all the Longboard out after tasting each. All other flavors were fine.
February 19, 2020 @ 4:33 pm
Don’t like the new bottles and the beer is more hoppy than before what happened
February 8, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
I do not drink beer because I didn’t like the taste but this beer is better than any beer I’ve ever tasted. A great fruity taste and great with Chinese food
June 6, 2011 @ 12:28 pm
Great beer was recently in hawaii and had the opportunity to try this beer. I can tell you right now that if i had a choice between this company and their beers and any other one i have had i would hand down pick this beer great flavor not to heavy so aways great for the hot summer days. Only problem is their not yet sold in PA and you need to drive to the closest surrounding state to pick up a case.
June 16, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
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!
June 9, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
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!