Kona Brewing Releases Castaway IPA on Mainland

For the past one and a half decades one could only find Kona Brewing’s Castaway IPA on the Hawaiian Islands. Now 14 years later Castaway IPA is available in select markets across the U.S. mainland.

This self proclaimed Hawaiian-style IPA was born on the islands and is now available in both 12oz bottles and on draught in major Kona markets across the U.S. mainland. To find out its availability, check out Kona’s online Beer Locator.

Castaway IPA is part of Kona’s Aloha Series and pours copper-colored with touches of tropical mango and passion fruit and bold, citrusy hops. It’s balanced by rich caramel malts and has a clean, crisp finish. This new Hawaiian-style IPA enters the mainland having won several national craft beer awards and will join year-round Kona favorites Longboard Island Lager, Big Wave Golden Ale, and Fire Rock Pale Ale.

Said Kona Brewmaster Billy Smith: “IPAs are one of the fastest-growing segments in today’s craft beer industry, and we think mainland craft beer lovers will appreciate how distinctive Castaway is from many current IPA offerings. The citrus, tropical and mango influences combine with what you’d expect from a typical IPA to create a drinking experience that takes you back to the islands, where Castaway came from.

Castaway IPA specs:
Style: Hawaiian-style IPA

Bitterness: 55 IBU

Alcohol by Volume: 6.0%

Original Gravity: 16° P

Malts: Pale (Premium 2-row)

Hops: Galaxy, Citra, Simcoe, Milenium