Kona Brewing Big Wave Golden Ale or Firerock Pale Ale Clone?

[724b]

Does anyone have a recipe (extract) for Kona's Firerock Pale Ale or Big Wave Golden Ale?

Thanks for any help you can offer!

From their website (www.konabrewingco.com)-

Fire Rock Pale Ale is a crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper color results from the unique blend of specialty roasted malts. The pronounced citrus-floral hop aroma comes from the liberal amounts of Galena, Cascade & Mt. Hood hops added to each brew.

Bitterness- 38 IBU
ABV- 5.9%
OG- 14.0 P
Malts- Pale Premium 2 Row, Munich, Honey
Hops- Galena, Cascade, Mt. Hood

Big Wave is a light golden ale with a subtle fruitiness and delicate hop aroma. A smooth, easy drinking refreshing ale. The lightly roasted honey malt contributes to the golden hue of this beer and also gives a slight sweetness that is balanced out by our special blend of hops.

Bitterness- 20 IBU
ABV- 5.3%
OG- 12.5 P
Malts- Pale Premium 2 Row, Honey
Hops- Northern Brewer, Willamette, Hallertau

 

[Dr. Fedwell]

Do you live/ brew in hawaii? Want to know other brewers here. No clone recipes to offer. Try Maui Brewing Co. Big swell IPA or Coconut Porter. Kona Lavaman red ale is great too. Love the fire rock.

 

[724b]

No, I'm not from Hawaii, but do visit occassionally. These two beers are among my favorite.

 

[HotTrailerBrew]

I stumbled upon this thread and thought i'd revive it. Has anyone tried to clone their Big Wave Golden Ale, or is there another recipe that someone has tasted that would get me pretty close to it? I read through BM's Firerock PA recipe, but prefer the Golden Ale.

I've done extract's so far, but i can give a pm a shot. So if anyone has any ideas, suggestions.


On a side note, I took their tour last week on the big island. And asked the dude about the hops in the Big Wave and he told me to try some Cascade and Centenniel, but their website mentions Northern Brewer, Willamette, Hallertau. So, I dont think he gave me the right info.

 

[Donner]

Try this. BierMuncher's Kona Fire Rock. I've had this clone and it's gooood.

 

[HotTrailerBrew]

bumpity bump bump

 

[phished880]

I tried after coming back from my honeymoon. Here is what i did for the big wave. Good luck

BeerSmith Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Little Big Wave
Brewer: Jeremy
Asst Brewer:
Style: Blonde Ale
TYPE: Partial Mash
Taste: (0.0)

Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 2.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.054 SG
Estimated Color: 6.1 SRM
Estimated IBU: 19.7 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 50.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
------------
Amount Item Type % or IBU
6 lbs 9.6 oz Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.0 SRM) Extract 84.8 %
12.0 oz Honey Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 9.6 %
4.0 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.2 %
1.00 oz Pearle [5.70%] (60 min) Hops 12.0 IBU
0.50 oz Tettnang [4.90%] (20 min) Hops 3.1 IBU
0.50 oz Tettnang [4.90%] (15 min) Hops 2.6 IBU
0.25 oz Williamette [5.40%] (30 min) Hops 2.0 IBU
0.75 oz Williamette [5.40%] (0 min) Hops -
1.00 items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 min) Misc
3.0 oz Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 2.4 %
5.00 gal Boston, MA Water
1 Pkgs American Ale II (Wyeast Labs #1272) [Yeast-Ale


Mash Schedule: Temperature Mash, 1 Step, Light Body
Total Grain Weight: 1.00 lb
----------------------------
Name Description Step Temp Step Time
Step Add 5.00 qt of water and heat to 154.0 F154.0 F 45 min


Notes:
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Attempt to clone "Kona Big Wave"
Orig recipe calls for N. Brewer @60, 1/2 oz Hallertauer @20, 1/2 oz Hallertauer @15

Please let me know what you think

 

[tmerritt777]

I tried after coming back from my honeymoon. Here is what i did for the big wave. Good luck

BeerSmith Recipe Printout - http://www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Little Big Wave
Brewer: Jeremy
Asst Brewer:
Style: Blonde Ale
TYPE: Partial Mash
Taste: (0.0)

Recipe Specifications
--------------------------
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 2.50 gal
Estimated OG: 1.054 SG
Estimated Color: 6.1 SRM
Estimated IBU: 19.7 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 50.0 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:
------------
Amount Item Type % or IBU
6 lbs 9.6 oz Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.0 SRM) Extract 84.8 %
12.0 oz Honey Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 9.6 %
4.0 oz Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.2 %
1.00 oz Pearle [5.70%] (60 min) Hops 12.0 IBU
0.50 oz Tettnang [4.90%] (20 min) Hops 3.1 IBU
0.50 oz Tettnang [4.90%] (15 min) Hops 2.6 IBU
0.25 oz Williamette [5.40%] (30 min) Hops 2.0 IBU
0.75 oz Williamette [5.40%] (0 min) Hops -
1.00 items Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 min) Misc
3.0 oz Honey (1.0 SRM) Sugar 2.4 %
5.00 gal Boston, MA Water
1 Pkgs American Ale II (Wyeast Labs #1272) [Yeast-Ale


Mash Schedule: Temperature Mash, 1 Step, Light Body
Total Grain Weight: 1.00 lb
----------------------------
Name Description Step Temp Step Time
Step Add 5.00 qt of water and heat to 154.0 F154.0 F 45 min


Notes:
------
Attempt to clone "Kona Big Wave"
Orig recipe calls for N. Brewer @60, 1/2 oz Hallertauer @20, 1/2 oz Hallertauer @15

Please let me know what you think

i had to alter the
1.00 oz Pearle [5.70%] (60 min) Hops 12.0 IBU
with
.5 oz Tettnang and .5 oz Williamette (60 min) Hops

i hope it is ok, 1.056 SG, this is only my second brew:rockin:

 

[phished880]

I don't think that will harm. It will obviously make it a bit diff, but hell if it tastes good, screw it!

 

[tmerritt777]

I don't think that will harm. It will obviously make it a bit diff, but hell if it tastes good, screw it!

It tasted pretty good!

 

[HomeBrewerB]

Does anyone have a recipe (extract) for Kona's Firerock Pale Ale or Big Wave Golden Ale?

Thanks for any help you can offer!

From their website (www.konabrewingco.com)-

Fire Rock Pale Ale is a crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper color results from the unique blend of specialty roasted malts. The pronounced citrus-floral hop aroma comes from the liberal amounts of Galena, Cascade & Mt. Hood hops added to each brew.

Bitterness- 38 IBU
ABV- 5.9%
OG- 14.0 P
Malts- Pale Premium 2 Row, Munich, Honey
Hops- Galena, Cascade, Mt. Hood

Big Wave is a light golden ale with a subtle fruitiness and delicate hop aroma. A smooth, easy drinking refreshing ale. The lightly roasted honey malt contributes to the golden hue of this beer and also gives a slight sweetness that is balanced out by our special blend of hops.

Bitterness- 20 IBU
ABV- 5.3%
OG- 12.5 P
Malts- Pale Premium 2 Row, Honey
Hops- Northern Brewer, Willamette, Hallertau

Did you get these hops for the big wave off of the website? It now says that it's galaxy and citra

 

[tisonvelez]

I too have been searching for the Big Wave clone. I live on Oahu and refuse to pay ten bucks for a six pack. Has anyone tried the two clones listed on this thread?

 

[HomeBrewerB]

I too have been searching for the Big Wave clone. I live on Oahu and refuse to pay ten bucks for a six pack. Has anyone tried the two clones listed on this thread?

Haven't heard anything and I am determined since I just got into kegging. You should stop by the brewery and ask a brew master

 

[trolland]

Any luck on the big wave clone??? it is my favorite