Brewery Profile

Kona Brewing Co. Brewery

In Kailua-Kona’s beer scene, this is the established brewery many visitors encounter first, with a local presence that spans more than three decades. A stop here is less about discovering a hidden newcomer and more about seeing a brewery that has become part of the city’s visitor circuit and beer identity. Guests can visit the original pub or the newer production brewery, depending on the kind of stop they want to make. The experience centers on beers associated with Hawaii’s tropical setting and on the company’s long-running connection to the islands. Walking in, a visitor should expect a brewery whose public story ties beer, place, and environmental awareness together rather than a generic mainland-style taproom transplanted to the coast.

Travelers in this part of Hawaii often look for beers that suit warm weather, meals after a beach day, or a relaxed stop between outdoor plans. Kona Brewing Co. fits that pattern by offering a familiar local name and a chance to drink its beer close to where it is made for the island market. The brewery’s newer 30,000-square-foot facility, opened in 2021, adds another reason to visit: it was designed to reduce environmental impact and is described as one of the most sustainable breweries in the state. For visitors who pay attention to where their drinks come from, that production site gives the stop more context than a simple flight of beer.

Because specific daily offerings and on-site amenities can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current service details, and which location best fits your plans. The original pub and the production brewery are not the same kind of visit, so it is worth checking ahead before arranging transportation or building the stop into a Kailua-Kona itinerary. Expect the focus to remain on fresh local beer, the brewery’s long presence in the community, and its stated commitment to ‘ohana and the environment. For many travelers, that makes it a practical and recognizable beer stop rather than a destination that requires deep knowledge of craft brewing before arrival.

Kona Brewing Co. has been pouring liquid sunshine in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for over three decades, rooted deeply in the spirit of the islands. Beyond their iconic tropical brews, they operate one of the most sustainable breweries in the state—a 30,000-square-foot facility opened in 2021 designed to minimize environmental impact while keeping the freshest beer flowing locally. Visit the original pub or the new production brewery to taste the commitment to 'ohana and the environment in every pint.

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74-5588 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740

Phone: 808-379-3037

Website: https://konabrewinghawaii.com/locations/kona-brewery

Hours: DAILY TOURS 12PM - 5PM