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Kona Brewing

Kona Brewing is a craft beer brand founded by Cameron Healy. The brewery initially struggled, losing $20K monthly for years, before turning profitable. Based in Hawaii, Kona Brewing became known for its quality ales and the 'Longboard' lager.

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The Story

Kona Brewing Hawaii is a brewery and pub headquartered in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island with a sister location in Hawai‘i Kai on O‘ahu. Formerly owned by Craft Brew Alliance, Kona is now owned by PV Brewing Partners since September 2020. The state-of-the-art brewery on Hawai‘i Island produces approximately 10 styles of beer that are brewed on a regular basis and served only to the local Hawai‘i market at Kona Brewing Hawaii’s locally-operated pubs in Kailua-Kona and Hawai‘i Kai, along with restaurants all over the islands.

Key Facts & Metrics

📅 Founded 1997
📍 Kona, HI

Company Timeline

  • 1997Founded Kona Brewing

    Kona Brewing was founded as a food & beverage company.

  • 2002Kona Brewing Expansion

    Kona Brewing expanded its operations and market presence.

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