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Hawaiian Beer Guide

Despite its modest size of eight islands, Hawaii boasts an impressive number of breweries, ranging from quaint microbreweries to large-scale operations with international distribution.

This comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for all things related to Hawaiian beer. Whether you’re planning a brewery tour in Hawaii or simply longing to savor the taste of the islands back home, you’ve found the perfect spot.

Below is a detailed list of Hawaiian breweries for easy navigation. Use the links to jump directly to a brewery of interest.

Breweries on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island hosts five breweries spanning its vast geography:

  • Big Island Brewhaus
  • Hilo Brewing Company
  • Ola Brew Company
  • Paradise Brewing Company
  • Kona Brewing Company

Breweries in Maui
Maui is home to four unique breweries:

  • Maui Brewing Co.
  • Kohola Brewery
  • Waikiki Brewing Company
  • Mahalo Aleworks
    Maui Brewery Tours offers comprehensive lunch and dinner tours that include transportation and tastings over 5+ hours.

Breweries in Honolulu
Honolulu leads with the highest concentration of breweries:

  • Aloha Beer Company
  • Waikiki Brewing Company
  • Honolulu Beerkworks
  • Beer Lab HI
  • Hana Koa Brewing Co.
  • Lokahi Brewing
  • Broken Boundary Brewery
  • Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing Co.
  • Kona Brewing Company
  • Maui Brewing Co.

Breweries in Oahu
Apart from Honolulu, Oahu features several breweries primarily in Kailua:

  • Beer Lab HI
  • Olomana Brewing Co
  • Lanikai Brewing Company
  • INU Island Ales
  • Maui Brewing Co.

Brewery in Kauai
Kauai Island Brewing Company stands as the sole brewery on Kauai.

Spotlights on Notable Breweries

  1. Maui Brewing Company: Founded in January 2005 by Garrett Marrero, Maui Brewing now operates four locations and offers tours at its Kihei site. Their year-round offerings include eight diverse beers such as Bikini Blonde Lager and Coconut Hiwa Porter.

  2. Big Island Brewhaus: Opened in 2011 in Waimea/Kamuela, this brewery offers a range of beers including the Overboard IPA and the Golden Sabbath.

  3. Aloha Beer Company: Established in 2016 in Honolulu, Aloha Beer serves a dozen unique beers, including Queen St. Pils and Hop Lei IPA, at their Kaka'ako location and upcoming Waikiki site.

  4. Waikiki Brewing Company: Since its inception in 2015, Waikiki Brewing has expanded to four locations and produces nine beers, available on draft and some in cans across Hawaii and Guam.

  5. Kona Brewing Company: Known internationally, Kona was founded in 1994 in Kailua-Kona and is renowned for its Big Wave Golden Ale among others, which are produced in the mainland U.S. for broader distribution.

Let me know if there's a Hawaiian brewery you think I've missed or share your favorite Hawaiian beer. Personally, Kona's Longboard holds a special place for me.

Cheers to Hawaiian brewing!