Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale
Beer-a-Day #189
A dozen years ago I was in Hawaii on a company-sponsored trip. It was the beginning of my appreciation for good beer, so I made sure to stop at the Kona Brewing brewpub.
Fire Rock Pale Ale is a crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper color results from the unique blend of specialty roasted malts. The pronounced citrus-floral hop aroma comes from the liberal amounts of Galena, Cascade & Mt. Hood hops added to each brew.
Seeing this in the cooler at our Hop Talk Advisory Council birthday barbecue was like a trip back in time. Nevermind that the thing is contract brewed in New Hampshire.
Light orangey copper with a tiny bit of haze. Orange zest and floral aroma. More citrus in the flavor with a pronounced bite at the end. I like it.
Kona Brewing Fire Rock Pale Ale
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