The Kona Brewing Company (website) is a small, independent traditional brewery in Kona. They produce beers with names like “Big Wave Golden Ale”, Longboard Island Lager”, “Fire Rock Pale Ale” and “Pipeline Porter”. They organize and host a Brewpub with excellent food and their own beers.
This is a wonderful place to plan a local night out if you are staying in Kona.
Brewery tours (includes 4 tasters)
Brewery tours are organized typically 6 times a day and last about an hour. During the tour you will learn about the company and about the brewing process, and those aged 21 or above also get to sample four 4oz beers.
Reservations can be made online here.
The Kona pub and brewery. Photo: Courtesy Kona Brewing Co.
More local Big Island breweries
There are several other local breweries you can visit on the Big Island.
In Kona
- The Ola Brew Co in Kona is the newest brewery on the island and brews both beers and ciders. They have a strong focus on using local ingredients, organize daily tours, and serve good quality food next to their beers and ciders.
In Waimea
If you like exploring Hawaii by its very tasty micro brews, you cannot miss going to Waimea.
- The Big Island Brewhaus has an impressive collection of beers for you to taste.
In Hilo
- The Hilo Beer Company is a craft brewery with decades of brewing experience. Their beers are sold in some bars around the Island or you can visit the tasting room attached to their brewery in Hilo.
- The Ola brew co recently opened another tap room in Hilo (website). They offer several selections of beer, from IPA to blondes and anything in between, and good food. Service is excellent.