Kona Castaway IPA Beer Review | Barb on Beer

We went to Kona Hawaii and sampled Kona Brewery Co.s brews, including the Kona Castaway IPA.  What we found was a brewery in an industrial neighborhood, a few blocks from the pier that magically transformed their eating and drinking area into a lush tropical setting. For most beer drinkers this would be enough, but for an irreconcilable craft beer aficionado, alas it was not.  The Castaway IPA suffered from an aluminum-like flavor, a lack of hops, and an all-around unspectacular taste. The addition of exotic fruit flavors, like mango and pineapple, could not overcome these deficits. Would I go back again? In a heartbeat!

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Kona Castaway IPA Details:

• 6.8% ABV  
• 65 IBU
• Suggested serving temperature: 45-50 degrees F
• Glassware: Pint Glass
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• Beer Advocate Overall: A-

Kona Castaway IPA at Kona Brewery, Kona HI