For my second beer post, I've chosen the Koko Brown, which is part of the Aloha Series offered by Kona Brewing Co. of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island. This American brown ale comes in at a healthy 5.5% ABV and is flavored by toasted coconut and other natural flavors (I believe these flavors to be derived from some portion of the pig snout, though I have no evidence flavor-wise or otherwise to support this).
I found it to be medium bodied and smooth with the light brownish-red hue of an island girl who has passed out by the pool after too many pina coladas. Come to think of it, the aroma is reminiscent of that as well. The taste is first malty and nutty, then followed by toasty caramel and a slight bit of hops.
It reminded me of the time I was tracking the Vice-President of Eritrea as he was using a Maui Luau as a cover to meet with arms dealers from Davao, Philippines. I accidentally shot the fire dancer in the throat with a tranquilizer dart from my pinkie toe ring and burned down the east wing of the Sheraton. Anyways, I'd had a caramel sundae from the McDonald's drive through earlier that day whilst wearing coconut lip balm and drinking a luke warm Natty Light. I do adore the Islands.
And I think you'll enjoy this taste of the tropics...
As an alcohol aficianado, I find mixing my latte with yeast and hops, both enchanting and delightful. The palate is oft fallacious, giving rise to a false sapience. But not with this beverage. This is a Smarmy-Mayonnaise favorite.
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