Kona Brewing Company

The Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) released its second quarter earnings report yesterday, following it up with an investor call this afternoon. During today’s call, CEO Terry Michaelson made it clear that the company would have preferred stronger top-line growth in the second quarter. “We are not satisfied with our second quarter growth,” he said. “We… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR – Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales of $82.8 million and net income of $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared with net sales of $73.8 million and net income of $8.2 million a year ago, which included an… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – A longtime staple in Hawaii will soon make its way ashore, courtesy of Hawaii-born Kona Brewing Company. Big Wave Golden Ale will join Kona’s portfolio on the mainland that includes flagship Longboard Island Lager, Fire Rock Pale Ale and the trio of Aloha Series seasonals available at select times during the year.

KAILUA-KONA, HI – Kona Brewing Company has signed on as one of the presenting sponsors of the Doheny Surf Festival coming to Dana Point, CA, August 11-12, 2012. The event will help raise funds for legendary surf spots at Doheny State Beach, San Onofre, Trestles and San Clemente State beach. At the festival’s beer garden,… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – Kona Brewing Company once again brings a taste of paradise to craft beer drinkers from Hawaii to the eastern shores of the mainland with Wailua Wheat, available now through September, 2012. Now in its fifth year of production, Wailua Wheat is brewed with real passion fruit puree as the key tropical ingredient… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – This past March, craft beer drinkers were treated to something extra special at the 17th annual Kona Brewers Festival. The cast of Travel Channel hit Sand Masters, a reality show about a select group of sand sculptors who travel the globe to create masterpieces for clients on film, were so inspired by… Read more »

The Craft Brew Alliance announced its full year 2011 results yesterday afternoon, following it up with an earnings call this afternoon. During today’s call, CEO Terry Michaelson said that “2011 was an extremely important year for CBA.” Michaelson said the company’s focus on building a unique craft strategy over the last three years has positioned… Read more »

The Craft Brew Alliance announced its full year 2011 results this afternoon, reporting a net sales increase of $17.5 million, or 13 percent, compared to 2010. The company cited increased shipments to wholesalers, price increases on beers sold to wholesalers and an increase in revenues earned following the merger with Kona Brewing Co. Below is… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – Craft beer drinkers in Alabama will soon be able to experience Liquid Aloha when Kona Brewing Company’s flagship Longboard Island Lager and the rest of the portfolio will be made available throughout the state this spring. Alabama will mark the 31st state where Kona Brewing Co.’s beers are available.

Publicly traded beer conglomerate Craft Brewers Alliance (CBA) has changed its name to Craft Brew Alliance. The makeover comes complete with a new web site and an updated logo. Craft Brew Alliance CEO Terry Michaelson said the switch better reflects how the company sees itself. “The name is something less formal and a little more… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – Craft beer drinkers who spend much of their time in the surf, sun, and sand will soon have an easier way to bring along their favorite beer. Kona Brewing Company has announced plans to offer its flagship Longboard Island Lager in 12-ounce cans, which are scheduled to hit shelves mid-March 2012. All… Read more »

Kailua-Kona, HI – Starting the week of January 17th 2012, the markets of Pennsylvania, Delaware and South New Jersey will round out the east coast distribution areas for Kona Brewing Company signature beers. The three markets will carry Kona Brewing’s flagship Longboard Island Lager, along with the rest of Kona’s portfolio, in stores and on… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – After a successful launch of Koko Brown Ale to west coast mainland markets this spring, Kona Brewing Company has announced that east coast markets will also receive Koko Brown Ale when it’s released again in January 2012. The 2011 arrival of Koko Brown Ale marked the first new mainland beer offering from… Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI — Can you smell what’s brewing? That’s the return of Pipeline Porter, now in its sixth year as part of Kona Brewing Company’s Aloha Series. This rich porter is brewed with freshly roasted Kona coffee from the Cornwell Estate Coffee plantation, Kona Coast neighbors of the Kona Brewery. Inspired by Oahu’s steep and… Read more »