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Craft Brew Alliance Launches New Kona Brewing ‘Dear Mainland’ Spots

At a time when Americans are leaving millions of unused vacation days on the table and spending more time in front of screens than ever before, Kona Brewing Company and the larger-than-life but laid back Hawaiian “Bruddahs” from the “Dear Mainland” campaign are back to playfully suggest that shifting our priorities might help us enjoy life more. In new digital videos that launch May 8, the Bruddahs humorously remind us to get out and have some real-life fun as they “review” a few of the ways we get stuck to our screens – whether to catch up on the latest reality television feud, crush a mobile game, or check out a viral cat-in-funny outfit video.

Craft Brew Alliance Sued Over Kona Not Being Brewed in Hawaii

A pair of California consumers are alleging Craft Brew Alliance tricked them into paying more for Kona beer by marketing it as brewed in Hawaii. The 56-page complaint, filed Tuesday by the Wand Law Firm, details how Craft Brew Alliance allegedly used “false and deceptive advertising” to dupe consumers about the origin of Kona Brewing Co. beer sold in the U.S.

Craft Brew Alliance Launches New Kona Hanalei Island IPA in California

After launching exclusively in its home state of Hawaii in August 2016, Kona Brewing Company is proud to introduce its newest year-round beer, Hanalei Island IPA, to the U.S. mainland starting today in California. Hanalei Island IPA is a refreshing fruit-forward IPA created in honor of the lush Hawaiian Island of Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle, and Hawaii’s beloved classic POG juice, a blend of passionfruit, orange and guava.

Kona Brewing Introduces Hanalei Island IPA

In honor of the lush Hawaiian Island of Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle, and Hawaii’s beloved classic drink POG, a sweet blend of passionfruit, orange and guava juices, Kona Brewing Co. is proud to unveil its new Hanalei Island IPA with POG as the central flavor profile of this distinct island brew.

Kona Brewing Releases Lemongrass Luau

Kona Brewing Company’s exotically delicious Lemongrass Luau (ABV 5%, IBU 20) just made its Mainland debut in time to quench the thirsts of blonde ale fans looking for a little zing and spice. A favorite thirst- quencher in Hawaii, Lemongrass Luau will be available in six packs and on draft. This unique blonde ale is part of Kona Brewing Co.’s Aloha Series – a special series, widely available throughout the mainland, which features seasonal craft brews made with island-inspired ingredients.

Kona Brewing’s ‘Dear Mainland’ Campaign Returns for Summer

Weekend fun may be closer than you realize if you’re willing to slow down, appreciate the moment and trade in your weekdays for “Teeny, Tiny, Fridays.” That’s the advice from one of three new television commercials from Kona Brewing Company that begin airing in San Diego, Sacramento, Seattle and Orlando on May 16.

Craft Brew Alliance Releases Third Annual Sustainability Report

Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), a leading craft brewing company, is commemorating Earth Day 2016 with the release of its third Annual Sustainability Report. CBA’s 2015 Annual Sustainability Report highlights the company’s sustainability progress around four key focus areas: water, energy, recycling, and community involvement.

CBA to Break Ground on New $20 Million Kona Brewery

Craft Brew Alliance will break ground on its new 100,000-barrel Kona Brewing facility on Friday, commemorating the event with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony and the limited-release of “First Rock Pale Ale.”

CBA Looks to Balance National Ambitions with Local Brands

Amid increasing competition from thousands of fast-growing startup breweries, Oregon’s Craft Brew Alliance — which makes and markets the Kona, Widmer, Redhook, Omission and Square Mile Cider brands — is fine-tuning its go-to market strategy. Despite a somewhat lethargic 2015 where net sales increased just two percent, CEO Andy Thomas and other CBA executives who spoke to investors during last week’s earnings call, remained optimistic about the company’s position as it approaches the end of this year’s first quarter.