First sip is malty, but it's not really sweet malt. It is citrus and honey, but the overall sensation is a bit flat. The end of the beer is outright dry, which is really strange in a beer that is kind of watery. So far, I'm unimpressed, but I'll have to move onto a proper swig.
Tip-in is a gentle carbonation tingle and fruits. There is a bit of flower power going on here, too. The middle arrives with honey and citrus and a lot of water filling the mouth. It lasts for a while, but it doesn't actually make much of an impact. Finish is that dry sensation and a bit of bitterness with a dry and dusty leather taste trailing off.
Bottom Line: 2 out of three Kona beers are on the wrong side of the scale.
1.25/5