September 12, 2010
Score 2.5 stars out of 5
Kona Brewery LLC, Kona, Hawaii. Bought at HEB in Katy, TX and drink at home in Katy, TX as an aperitif while preparing dinner of turkey burgers with cheese and mushrooms, accompanied by brussel sprouts and broccoli.
The bottle says “Wailua is Hawaiian for two fresh water streams mingling. This was just the inspiration we needed for our Aloha series wheat alebrewed with tropical passion fruit. A refreshing, citrusy, sun-colored ale with the cool taste of Hawaii.
The web site says “Swimming in a fresh water pool at the base of a cascading waterfall is what we all imagine we would find in paradise. On Maui, follow the old Hana Highway and you will find such a place – Wailua Falls. This plunging cascade of clear water is the inspiration for our Limited Release Wailua Wheat Ale. This golden, sun colored ale has a bright, citrus flavor that comes from the tropical passion fruit we brew into each batch. Sit back, relax and enjoy paradise anytime..”
The beer was light and easy to drink, but the citrus taste was a little off putting leaving a slight lemon taste on the tongue that was not altogether pleasant.
The 456 people who drank this beer at RateBeer.com were about as impressed as I (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/kona-wailua-wheat/72515/ ) They gave it a score of 2.76 which puts it in the 29th percentile overall and the 49th percentile for its style of Fruit Beer.
The 315 people who have rated this beer at BeerAdvocate.com thought the same. They gave it a score of 3.37 which equates to a B- = worthy (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/579/36594 )
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