Big Wave
Big Wave is the golden ale of the Hawaiian brewery in Kailua-Kona, brewed to its own recipe for the islands only. Pale two-row malt with a little caramel malt gives a clear golden colour and a full, softly malty middle with a light caramel sweetness. Galaxy and Citra hops bring a tropical nose of passion fruit, peach and citrus peel that carries into the flavour. The body is light and smooth, the bitterness gentle, and the finish short and clean.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Big Wave
Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
About Golden Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Golden Ale?
Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Golden Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, peach, light character as Big Wave will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.






