The Dirt
Once again living in a place that has winter, I got a little bit of cabin fever in February when it came to my beer choice and decided to give Kona's Island Lager a spin. I'm a big fan of their Pipeline Porter and like some of their other beers, so I was hoping that a tropical brewery might know a thing or two about making a crisp island lager.
Sadly, that wasn't my experience. As I drank the beer it kept reminding me of a Bud Light with a slightly smoother back end. Perhaps it needed a lime, as I found it lacking in flavoring hops and having a bit of a full-feeling middle. I know it's meant to be light, but I found it too light in flavor and a bit heavy on body for its style. That said, I did find that it went better with a spicy salsa.
Worth it?
I bought it on a very good sale in order to try, which is why I didn't buy some of my favorites from Kona. I wish I would have instead bought the Fire Rock Pale Ale, as I recall that being quite tasty and refreshing. However, my friend Nick pointed out that since it was on sale it could have been old, which would impact a lighter beer greatly. That said, I doubt I'd pay full price for it ($8-$9) when I could buy the porter or other beers in that range with far more character.
The Final Word
Don't forget. If it's on sale that probably means it's getting old, which for a light beer is a death sentence. It probably has better flavor when it's young and fresh, but still probably not worth $8-$9 for a six pack. BTW, Amanda says *hiccup*
ReplyDeleteAh, a very good point, I will add that. But yes, I think it's tough to pay full price on that one.
ReplyDeleteBwahahaha...nice Amanda ;)