Aloha Beer Company

What Aloha Beer Company does

Aloha Beer Company is an independent craft brewery and brewpub operator headquartered at 700 Queen Street in the historic Kaka'ako brewing district of Honolulu, Hawaii. The company operates a single on-site production facility that supports a 13-tap taproom, a dog-friendly beer garden, a full pub-food kitchen with weekend brunch and weekday happy hour, and four private event spaces accommodating 20 to 250 guests. It brews nine core year-round styles including Aloha Blonde (4.8% ABV), Hop Lei IPA (6.4% ABV), Froot Lupes (7.3% ABV), Queen Street Pils, and Hibiscus Sunrise, plus rotating taps, all formulated with Hawaiian-inspired ingredients.

The company monetizes across five distinct revenue streams. On-site taproom sales, food, growler fills, and keg sales (5-gallon from $90, 15.5-gallon from $210+) drive direct consumer revenue. Wholesale draft beer is distributed across the Hawaiian islands through The Odom Corporation into Whole Foods Market, ABC Stores, 7-Eleven, Foodland, and Safeway. Private event hosting generated 150+ bookings in 2025 across Carport, HI Brau Room, Beer Garden, and full buyout configurations. Guided brewery tours run $20 per person Tuesday through Saturday. An e-commerce store ships branded merchandise Monday-Friday from the brewery, with apparel priced from $25 tees to $60 hoodies, premium items up to $680 surfboards, and co-branded collaborations with SEGA, Hawaiian Humane Society, and Zencraft Surfboards; international orders for Japan are routed through LeaLea Market Originals. Technology stack consists of OpenTable for reservations and Toast Tab for POS and gift cards; no proprietary software or AI components are disclosed.

Go-to-market is hybrid direct-to-consumer and event-driven, supported by organic social (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletter, a Beer Finder store locator, and charitable sponsorships with organizations including Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Rotary Club of Honolulu, and Surfrider Foundation. Customer segments span local craft beer enthusiasts, Oahu tourists, corporate and social event planners, and dog owners/families. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or acquisition activity.

Name

Aloha Beer Company

Legal name

Aloha Beer Company

Website

https://alohabeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beer Retail (Bottle Shops & Beer Merchants) (CRANABAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewpub operations
• Beer distribution
• Brewery tours
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. On-site Taproom Sales: Direct sales of brewed beers and food at the Kaka'ako brewpub location, including dine-in, beer garden, and takeout. Also offers growler fills and keg sales directly to consumers.
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce and on-site sales of branded apparel, accessories, barware, and collectibles. Ships Monday-Friday from Kaka'ako Brewery. Products include tees ($25-$36), hoodies ($60), hats ($26-$45), and specialty items.
3. Draft Beer Distribution: Wholesale distribution through The Odom Corporation to retail outlets throughout Hawaiian islands including Whole Foods Market, ABC Stores, 7-Eleven, Foodland, and Safeway. Also direct keg sales (5 Gal from $90, 15.5 Gal from $210).
4. Private Event Bookings: Revenue from hosting private events including corporate events, wedding parties, reunions. Spaces include Carport (45 capacity), HI Brau Room (45), Beer Garden (150), and full buyout (250).
5. Brewery Tours and Experiences: $20 per person guided brewery tours including behind-the-scenes look at Kaka'ako brewery, guided tasting of 4 styles, beer label gift set, and 10% off same-day dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aloha Beer Company is an independent craft brewery that produces and sells locally brewed craft beer through its Kaka'ako taproom and beer garden, wholesale retail distribution across Hawaii, direct keg and growler sales, brewery tours, private event hosting, and an e-commerce merchandise shop selling branded apparel and barware.

Product overview

Aloha Beer Company is an independent craft brewery operating a brewpub and taproom in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company offers nine core beer styles brewed on-site in Kaka'ako, including IPAs, lagers, wheat beers, and Belgian ales. Beyond brewing, the business operates a full-service restaurant with 13 taps, hosts brewery tours and tastings, sells kegs and growler fills for off-premise consumption, and operates a private events venue accommodating up to 250 guests. The company also maintains an e-commerce store selling branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, barware, and collectible items, featuring collaborations with organizations like the Hawaiian Humane Society and entertainment properties like Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aloha Blonde Lightest style beer with a crisp malt backbone and delicate hop finish, 4.8% ABV, 20 IBU, brewed for warm climates and available on tap at the Kaka'ako taproom and through retail distribution throughout Hawaii.
• Hop Lei IPA Bold and hop-forward West Coast style IPA with crisp bitterness and dank notes, layers of citrus and tropical fruit balanced by a clean malt backbone, 6.4% ABV, 70 IBU.
• Froot Lupes Big juicy hazy IPA with restrained bitterness and bursting with tropical fruitiness and a soft, pillowy finish, 7.3% ABV, 40 IBU.
• Mellow Waves Refreshing Wit style beer brewed with candied orange peel, bright citrus notes, soft mouthfeel, and low bitterness, 5.2% ABV, 5 IBU.
• Hiker's Dream Bold unfiltered IPA with balanced pine and woodsy hops layered with wild berry notes and subtle hints of apricot and peach, 6.3% ABV, 55 IBU.
• Aloha Lager Refreshingly clean, bright, and crisp rice lager with a trademark dry finish, 4.8% ABV, 22 IBU.
• Red Zeppelin Big red ale with rich caramel malt notes, classic hop bitterness, and vibrant citrus, pine, and floral aromatics, 6.2% ABV, 62 IBU.
• Queen Street Pils Light and golden German-style lager with a clean, bready malt backbone and crisp herbal finish, 5.6% ABV, 36 IBU.
• Hibiscus Sunrise Light and vibrant Belgian Pale Ale infused with red hibiscus, giving a striking hue and a soft, unique floral complexity with a touch of tartness, 5.3% ABV, 22 IBU.
• Kaka'ako Taproom & Beer Garden On-site brewpub at 700 Queen Street in Honolulu's historic Kaka'ako brewing district featuring 13 styles on tap, a dog-friendly beer garden, full food menu, weekend brunch, and daily happy hour 2pm-6pm. Open Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 10am–11pm/10pm. Valet parking $6.
• Brewery Tours & Tastings $20 per person guided brewery tour and tasting available Tuesday–Saturday at the Kaka'ako brewery. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at brewing operations, guided tasting of four beer styles, a beer label gift set, and 10% off same-day dining. Minimum age 21 for beer tasting, 15+ for tour. Booked via OpenTable.
• Private Event Bookings Venue rental for private events accommodating 20–250 guests at the Kaka'ako brewpub. Four venue spaces: Carport (45 capacity), HI Brau Room (45), Beer Garden (150), and full buyout (250). Used for corporate events, wedding parties, and reunions.
• Keg Sales & Growler Fills Draft beer available to go directly from Kaka'ako in 5-gallon kegs (starting at $90) and 15.5-gallon kegs (starting at $210), plus 64 oz growler fills. Includes $100 refundable keg deposit and $100 deposit for hand pump rentals. 48-hour notice required.
• Aloha Beer Apparel & Merchandise Branded merchandise sold via alohabeer.com and on-site at the Kaka'ako brewpub, including t-shirts ($25–$36), hoodies/crewnecks ($60), hats ($26–$45), shorts ($42), keychains ($6–$8), license plates ($24), sticker sets ($10), tool boxes ($26–$42), surfboards ($680), and collaborations with Hawaiian Humane Society and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (SEGA). Includes accessories, stickers, and barware.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Odom CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner distributing Aloha Beer products throughout the Hawaiian islands to retail outlets including Whole Foods Market, ABC Stores, 7-Eleven, Foodland, and Safeway.
• LeaLea Market OriginalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese partner site for select Aloha Beer merchandise, serving international customers outside US shipping area.
• Zencraft SurfboardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal board artist partnership for hand-shaped Blondie Surfboard collaboration, sold through Aloha Beer merchandise store.
• Hawaiian Humane SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration merchandise including Pup Lei Tee ($32), Pup Lei Tote Bag ($12), and sticker sets. Proceeds support animal welfare efforts in Hawaii. Reflects company's dog-friendly culture.
• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (SEGA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGaming collaboration merchandise including Shipwreck Tee ($32), In-Game Tee ($25), Captain's Mug ($80), Blind Bundle Set ($9), coasters ($1.50), and beer can/sticker collectibles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Large independent craft brewery (now part of Sapporo) with broad national distribution and multiple taproom locations. Comparable craft beer production, taproom, and merchandise business model at significantly larger scale.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Pioneering US craft brewery with nationwide distribution, multiple taprooms, and large-scale brewing operations. Comparable diversified craft product portfolio and taproom strategy with broader geographic reach.
• Deschutes Brewery: Oregon-based regional craft brewery with broad Pacific Northwest distribution, brewpub operations, and event hosting. Comparable diversified craft beer business model combining production with taproom and event revenue.
• Gordon Biersch Brewing Company: National brewpub chain operating full-service restaurants with on-site brewing, event spaces, and merchandise. Comparable brewpub, events, and food-service business model to Aloha Beer's Kaka'ako operation, at larger multi-location scale.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Major US craft brewery (owned by Heineken) with broad national distribution, taproom operations, and cultural brand collaborations. Comparable diversified craft beer and merchandise strategy at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Maui Brewing Company: Hawaii's largest craft brewery operating brewpub locations on Maui and Oahu with island-wide distribution. Direct competitor across Hawaiian craft beer retail, distribution, and taproom segments with comparable diversified revenue model at larger scale.
• Kona Brewing Company: Iconic Hawaii craft beer brand (Big Wave, Longboard) now under AB InBev ownership with mainland US national distribution. Comparable Hawaiian positioning and craft product portfolio, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach than Aloha Beer.
• Waikiki Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery operating multiple brewpub locations in Honolulu. Direct Oahu competitor in taproom, retail distribution, and private events segments with similar brewpub-style business model.
• Hapa's Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery and taproom operating on Maui with island distribution. Competes directly in the local Hawaiian craft beer market with comparable brewpub-style operations and independent ownership.
• Big Island Brewhaus: Family-owned craft brewery and brewpub on Hawaii Island operating since 2008. Comparable independent craft model with on-site brewing, food service, and local island distribution via similar wholesale channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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