Friday, September 7, 2012

Hi all, welcome back to this Friday edition of Younge's Beer review. I'm still recovering from something nasty that I picked up in Colorado, so today I'm going to stick to a Beer that is widely available, and not particularly special. I enjoy it for the most part, so it'll be interesting to see how I can describe its nuance and Flaws. I'm talking about the Kona Brewing Company's Longboard Island Lager. Out of the bottle, the beer doesn't really give much of a hint in it's nose, but my sense of smell is affected by whatever the hell I caught, so maybe I missed something. Pouring the Lager results in a clear honey-yellow with a nearly nonexistent foam head. The first taste is very mild, with not a lot of discerning flavors that I could pick out, apart from crisp carbonated taste (like soda water, but maltier), and a slightly bitter finish. Honestly, there isn't a ton of vibrant flavors in Kona's creation, so it is a bit difficult to give this one a favorable review. However, the crisp first impression holds up throughout drinking for a very refreshing dinner or dessert beverage; certainly worth a few points. Overall, the Lager isn't very creative or diverse, but it sticks to a reasonable craft-brew recipe, and is plenty drinkable for those who hate surprises.



Final Rating: 5/10 --- Drinkable

Cheers, and happy weekend!
-Devo

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