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Kona Pipeline Porter

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🌍 United States · Porter · One of 22 Porters in hopIQ

Kona's dark beer brewed with locally roasted Kona coffee — one of the world's most famous coffee-beer combinations. Smooth dark chocolate, roasted malt and a rich espresso character unique to Big Island Kona coffee. Named after Pipeline, Oahu's legendary surf break.

ABV
5.3%
IBU
25
SRM
dark35
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

chocolate
87%
roasted malt
80%
coffee
70%
smooth mouthfeel
63%
caramel
55%
cocoa
45%
dark fruit
38%
smoky
30%
nutty
25%
earthy
20%

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About Porter

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What is a Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Porter

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kona Pipeline Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

Food Pairings

What to eat with Kona Pipeline Porter

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