Kona Brewing Company

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii and San Clemente, CA — Liquid Aloha will be flowing at two of the highest profile events in standup paddling.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii—On Wednesday, August 6, Kona Brewing Company will be featured in the hit Esquire TV show Brew Dogs in which the team attempts to create “The Ultimate Hawaiian Beer.”

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Now in only its second year on the mainland, Kona Brewing Company’s Big Wave Golden Ale has once again been decorated with a medal at the 2014 U.S. Open Beer Championship held in Atlanta, GA this past weekend.

Craft Brew Alliance’s Hawaiian-themed craft brand, Kona Brewing, today unveiled its first major advertising campaign, “Dear Mainland.” The new televisions spots will begin airing this month in urban beach communities like San Diego and Los Angeles as well as Orlando and features two Hawaiian brothers commenting on “common mainlander customs,” like multi-tasking and the brevity of happy hour.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Kona Brewing Company has announced that Castaway IPA, a longtime local favorite at Hawaii pubs and restaurants, will be coming ashore to the U.S. mainland beginning April 14, 2014.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii – Over the past decade, millions of visitors to the Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai Marina Pub entrance have been greeted by Kona’s iconic brewing kettle.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii – Kona Brewing Company has announced the appointment of experienced brewer Billy Smith as Brewmaster for Kona Brewing Company in Hawaii.

As part of its strategy to improve gross margins, CBA is planning to grow by about 100,000 barrels annually via a contract brewing arrangement with City Brewing in Memphis, Tenn. The multi-year deal is technically an alternating proprietorship, meaning a CBA brewer will be permanently stationed in Memphis to oversee all aspects of the brewing operations.

In a powerful speech, Andy Thomas, the newly-minted CEO of Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), used this year’s annual Beer Summit as a platform to fire specific and cutting remarks at the Brewers Association, the chief representative of the craft brewing movement and one that has tried to classify his products and others as something less… Read more »

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Breweries have been selected and notified for the 19th annual Kona Brewers Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island. The event, to happen Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm boasts a top-notch roster of some of the biggest names in brewing.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — All beer lovers have a photo of themselves drinking a big frosty pint at their favorite brewery. Now, that photo could earn a free round trip ticket to Kona Brewers Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm.

Craft Brew Alliance today announced it will expand distribution of the Kona Brewing brand to three new states: Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. The company — which also produces the Widmer Brothers, Redhook, Omission Beer and Square Mile Cider brands — will initially sell its Longboard Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale in the new markets.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii – Kona Brewing Company has announced it will add three new states – Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin – to its distribution lineup this month. Kona Brewing’s flagship Longboard Island Lager, and Big Wave Golden Ale will be available year round in 6-pack bottles and on draught throughout the new states…. Read more »

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Registration is now open for the 19th annual Kona Brewers Festival for both breweries and restaurants wishing to participate. The event will indulge craft beer aficionados and foodies alike on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm and will be held rain or shine… Read more »