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Big Island · Microbrewery · est. 1996

Hilo Brewing Co.

Big Island's oldest brewery lineage, tracing back to Mehana Brewing (founded 1996 in Hilo), later consolidated as Hawai'i Nui Brewing in 2009, and most recently operating as Hilo Brewing Co. Closed in 2025 following the passing of co-owner and brewing pioneer Ron Jeffries in late 2024.

Hours not listed

Permanently closed. Hilo Brewing Co. is kept for historical reference.
Heads up: brewery details are seed data drawn from public listings. Confirm with the brewery before making a special trip.

Guide note

A source-backed read on what to order first and what kind of stop it is.

Seed guide note

Start here

  • Humpback Island Lager
  • Tsunami IPA
  • Volcano Red Ale

Best fit

Microbrewery stop for trying local beer and checking the current board.

Style focus

Lager · IPA · Amber Ale · Brown Ale · Pale Ale

Evidence: seed venue profile.

Flagship beers

  • Humpback Island Lager
  • Tsunami IPA
  • Volcano Red Ale
  • Hapa Brown Ale
  • Mauna Kea Pale Ale
  • Southern Cross Porter

Styles brewed

LagerIPAAmber AleBrown AlePale AlePorter