We continue Mark’s trip around Hawaii with Kona Brewing Company. Mark picks up Kevin’s slack, Justin thinks about murdering Mark and we find out some tasty things to do with spent grain.
Related Links
Recipe for Pizza Dough Using Spent Grain – https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/spent-grain-pizza-dough-recipe
Kona Brewing Company
Kailua, HI
http://www.konabrewingco.com
Founded in 1995 by father and son team Cameron Healy and Spoon Khalsa. Kona brewing company is distributed through all 50 states and 26 countries.
Beer #1: Longboard Island Lager
Style: Pale Lager
ABV: 4.6%
IBU: 20
Flavor Text: “This brew uses a special blend of Hawaiian and Tahitian vanilla, offset by notes of chocolate, caramel & roasted barley malt. A thinner body compliments the island climate and we add just enough hops to cut through the vanilla.”
Ratings:
- Mark: Growler
- Kevin: Pint
- Justin: Bomber
Beer #2: Bigwave Golden Ale
Style: Blonde Ale
ABV: 4.4%
IBU: 21
Flavor Text: “Our brewers wanted to make a beer that went down easy after a day out on the water. Big Wave Golden Ale is just the ticket. Big Wave is a lighter bodied golden ale with a tropical hop aroma and flavor – a smooth, easy drinking refreshing ale. The use of caramel malt contributes to the golden hue of this beer and our special blend of hops provides bright quenching finish.”
Ratings:
- Mark: Bomber
- Kevin: Pint
- Justin: Bomber
Beer #3: Pipeline Porter
Style: Porter
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 23
Flavor Text: “Hawaii is home to the North shore of Oahu, a seven mile stretch of coastline where big wave surfing was born. The Bonzai Pipeline is a particularly revered surf break that serves up steep, curling waves with a rush that leaves surfers wide-eyed and grinning. Kona Brewing Co. honors this mecca of surfing with a beer that delivers a little kick and thrill of its own. Brewed with Hawaiian Kona Coffee, Pipeline Porter has a boost of flavor with a smooth style that makes it as awesome as the waves that inspired it. The dark chocolate color, rich roasted malt flavor and smooth coffee finish takes the edge off when the waves are high and the wind is blowing. Pipeline Porter’s pronounced roasted malt character and rich Kona coffee flavor and aroma will curl around your tongue like Hawaii’s famous Pipeline surf break itself!“
Ratings:
- Mark: Bomber
- Kevin: Pint
- Justin: Bomber