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Kona Big Wave Golden Ale

Kona Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Golden Ale · One of 12 Golden Ales in hopIQ

Kona's flagship and Hawaii's most exported beer. A light golden ale brewed with Cascade hops for subtle tropical fruit and citrus. Crisp, clean and approachable — Big Wave captures the easy Hawaiian surf culture in every pint. America's fastest-growing craft brand through the 2010s.

ABV
4.4%
IBU
22
SRM
pale golden4

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty sweetness
87%
honey
70%
crisp finish
63%
smooth mouthfeel
55%
subtle hop bitterness
38%
bread crust
20%

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About Golden Ale

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What is a Golden Ale?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kona Big Wave Golden Ale

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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