The craft brewery scene on Kauai provides an exciting element to the island’s allure. There are two micro breweries, a meadery AND a local rum distillery to check out. All created, crafted and concocted on Kauai, these diverse elixirs are all well worth a try.
Taste the essence of Aloha in the form of bubbly beer, mouth-watering mead or refined rum! Here’s what we love about each of these establishments…
Kauai Beer Company (KBC)
4265 Rice Street,
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone 808-245-2337
Open Tues-Sat 10AM to 11PM
KBC features award-winning beers in a cool and casual atmosphere, right in the heart of downtown Lihue. With a central location, this brewery is the perfect pitstop after a day of adventuring or on your way to the airport. Savor their unique brews and help yourself to their intentional menu. KBC features locally sourced food that brings customers back just as much as the beer! Or, roll up on a Thursday to partake in their Truck Stop Thursday, where they feature two local food trucks to cater a lively evening.
Kauai Island Brewing Company
4350 Waialo Road
Port Allen Marina Center
Port Allen, HI 96705
Phone 808-335-0006
Open 11AM-9PM Everyday
Representing the south side of Kauai, this brewery offers an exceptionally fun atmosphere for all to enjoy. 10+ house beers on tap bring in the crowds, but their diverse menu, full bar and game room mezzanine keep people entertained for hours. This establishment is family-friendly and has something fun for all ages. Situated perfectly in Port Allen, this brewery couldn’t be more convenient for those stepping off a day cruise or those cruising home from Waimea Canyon. Check out their Monday night Open Mic or daily happy hour from 3:30-5:30.
Nani Moon Meadery
4-939 D Kuhio Highway
Kapa’a, Kaua’i, HI 96746
Phone 808-651-2453
Open Tues-Sat 12PM to 5PM
Adding a sweet, smooth and tantalizing twist to the craft concoction scene on Kauai, Nani Moon Meadery features handmade honey wine. One of the oldest alcoholic beverages in recorded history, mead is an ambrosial elixir with thousands of years of mana within each sip. Ever heard of the term “honeymoon”? Well, in ancient days a newlywed couple was given mead to drink for one moon’s length of time to imbue them with prosperity, fertility, and abundance. Hence, honeymoon! So, whether you’re on your own honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary or just hanging out with friends, indulge your senses at Nani Moon.
Walk-ins welcome, but online reservations recommended. Make online at Nanimoonmead.com.
Koloa Rum Company
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone 808-246-8900
Hours vary, check koloarum.com for details.
Legendary Hawaiian rum is locally made here at the Koloa Rum Company. Using a vintage copper-pot still and local ingredients, this distillery keeps the tropical tradition of sugarcane alcohol alive. Proud of the historic roots of rum, the Koloa Rum Company Store and Tasting Room offer educational opportunities as well as merchandise, treats and, of course, tastings. Tastings take place every half hour. No reservations. Located in the beautiful Kilohana Plantation in Lihue.