List of breweries in Hawaii
| Industry | Brewing |
|---|---|
Area served | Hawaii, United States (local, regional, national markets) |
Hawaiian Breweries craft a diverse array of beer varieties distributed across local, regional, and national markets.
In 2012, the state of Hawaii was home to 11 breweries and brewpubs, which directly employed approximately 180 individuals. Beyond these direct jobs, over 5,500 additional positions were supported in related fields such as wholesale and retail operations. When factoring in suppliers of raw materials and equipment, the combined business and personal tax contributions from Hawaii's brewing sector and its ancillary industries surpassed $128 million. Consumer spending on these products generated close to $65 million in further tax revenues. During that year, Hawaii ranked 27th nationwide for craft breweries per capita, boasting 10 establishments.
By contrast, at the conclusion of 2013, the United States had a total of 2,822 breweries. Among these, 2,768 were classified as craft breweries, which included 1,237 brewpubs, 1,412 microbreweries, and 119 regional craft breweries. The brewing sector employed roughly 43,000 people across brewing and distribution roles, with an overall economic impact exceeding $246 billion.
Breweries
| Name | Location | Island | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihi Beer | Kalihi, Honolulu | Oahu | The first brewery in Kalihi in over a century; previously operated as Broken Boundary Brewery. |
| Big Island Brewhaus | Waimea | Hawai‘i | |
| Waikiki Brewing Company | Waikīkī, Honolulu | Oahu | |
| Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing Co. | Kāneohe | Oahu | |
| Maui Brewing Company | Kihei | Maui | Lāhainā location closed in 2016 with production consolidated in Kihei; both sites feature full-service dining. Expanded with additional venues in Honolulu (2017) and Kailua (2019). |
| Lanikai Brewing Co | Kailua | Oahu | |
| Kona Brewing Company | Kailua-Kona | Hawai‘i | Draft beer brewed in Kona served statewide; also operates a pub in Hawai‘i Kai on Oahu. |
| Koholā Brewery | Lāhainā | Maui | Produces and packages all products on Maui; occupies the former premises of Maui Brewing. |
| Kauai Island Brewery & Grill | Port Allen | Kauai | |
| Honolulu Beerworks | Kaka‘ako, Honolulu | Oahu | |
| Kauai Beer Company | Lihue | Kauai | |
| Hawaii Nui Brewing Company | Hilo | Hawai‘i | Merged operations with Mehana Brewing. |
| Beer Lab HI | Mō‘ili‘ili, Honolulu | Oahu | |
| Aloha Beer Company | Kaka‘ako, Honolulu | Oahu | Commenced operations on January 19, 2017. |
| Primo Brewing & Malting Company | Kauai | 'Primo' bottled beer is imported from California; draft varieties are brewed locally on Kauai with production status currently unclear. | |
| Home of the Brave Beverage Co | Kaka‘ako, Honolulu | Oahu | |
| Hana Koa Brewing Co. | Kaka‘ako, Honolulu | Oahu | |
| Mahalo Aleworks | Makawao | Maui | Upcountry Maui’s inaugural brewery opened in 2021. |
Closed breweries:
- Hoku Brewing Company – Honolulu