HOPIQ FACEOFF
81%
Overall similarity
HOPIQ TAKE
Kona Longboard Island Lager if you want a beer that tastes like a beach vacation in a can, Old Boise Lager if you want something with more subtle grain character and local pride. Both sit at nearly identical ABV and bitterness, so the split here is really about flavor profile—Longboard leans into that tropical, almost coconut-forward thing that works because it doesn't try too hard, while Old Boise plays it straighter with a cleaner malt backbone. Neither is complicated, which is the whole point of a lager this light.
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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH
Pick Kona Longboard Island Lager when…
- →You're at a tiki bar or anywhere the vibe is deliberately tropical
- →You want something that tastes good cold and doesn't demand attention
- →You're nostalgic for that Hawaii trip or wishing you were on one
Pick Old Boise Lager when…
- →You prefer beers that taste like craft intention rather than theme
- →You're supporting local Idaho breweries or curious about regional character
- →You want malt flavor without sweetness feeling cloying
SIDE BY SIDE
| Kona Longboard Island Lager | Old Boise Lager | |
| ABV | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Bitterness | Mild | Mild |
| Colour | Pale gold | Pale gold |
| Style | American Lager | American Lager |
| Origin | United States |
WHAT IT TASTES OF
Both beers
STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT
TASTING NOTES