So, this weekend was my 1 year anniversary with Jess...I had intended on not updating the blog, but was introduced to a very nice beer while we celebrated: Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale...
Kona Fire Rock was one of the tap beers at the hotel bar that Jess and I went to before dinner (but was also the featured beer for the dinner luau as well). I assumed that since the hotel was island themed, this beer might have been specialty made for this hotel, but apparently it can be purchased pretty much anywhere. The Kona Brewing Co. is based out of Waikiki beach in Hawaii and, judging from their website, brew a few other varieties of beer.
At first glance, this pale ale was unassuming...it looked very much like a pale ale. The aroma was light, flowery, and very inviting (Pale ales often have a stronger aroma, which I like, but this was a nice change of pace). The first taste instantly had me hooked...Kona Fire Rock is very mellow and smooth with a nice degree of hoppiness that doesn't overpower the other flavors of the beer. For those that might think a pale ale is too bitter, I would highly recommend checking out this beer: it gives you a nice stepping stone into the realm of beers with a bite without pushing you over the edge too quickly.
Kona Pale Ale goes great with Hawaiian foods (roast pork, fresh fish) as well as traditional American fare (chicken fingers drizzled with honey mustard)...Do yourself a favor and pick up a 6 pack of this today because you will not be disappointed! Remember to save one for me though...I will be asking for one when I come to visit.
Flavor: Smooth and mellow with a nice degree of bitterness
Color: Amber and gold
Alcohol Content: 5.9% (per volume)
Average Price: $7.49 (6-pack)
