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Koko Brown is the brown ale of the Kailua-Kona brewery, brewed with toasted coconut and named after Koko Head on Oahu. It pours a deep mahogany. Victory and aromatic malt bring a nutty, biscuit-like base and toffee, a small share of chocolate malt adds a light roast and a hint of cocoa. The toasted coconut sits on top as a soft, dry note that ties in with the nuttiness instead of sweetening the beer. The body is medium and smooth, and the bitterness from a single hop variety stays in the background of a gently roasty finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttyroastedcaramel
nutty
roasted
caramel
toasty
chocolate
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, toasted grain notes and pronounced nuttiness from Victory and aromatic malts, complemented by subtle biscuit undertones.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Koko Brown

◎ Appearance

Koko Brown presents a deep mahogany hue with excellent clarity and good brightness. The head forms a moderate, creamy collar that settles to a thin, persistent layer, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, appropriate to the style.

deep mahoganyclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, toasted grain notes and pronounced nuttiness from Victory and aromatic malts, complemented by subtle biscuit undertones. Toasted coconut drifts above the malt base as a soft, dry accent without sweetness. A gentle roast character from chocolate malt adds depth, with hints of cocoa in the background.

toasted grainnuttybiscuitcoconutcocoa hint

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, medium body and a pleasant malt-forward entry featuring toffee, biscuit, and walnut notes. Toasted coconut integrates seamlessly with the nuttiness, providing a dry, grounding quality without cloying sweetness. A light roast and subtle cocoa undercurrent balance the profile, while a single hop variety contributes restrained, earthy bitterness that remains polite throughout.

toffeenuttybiscuitlight roastdry coconutsmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and gently roasty, with the coconut dryness lingering alongside a soft chocolate echo. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a warm, toasted malt aftertaste of medium length.

roastydrymedium lengthwarm finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Brown Ale

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