Honolulu Beerworks
Production brewery and taproom in Kalihi, in the Kapalama Kai redevelopment near Lion Coffee. Relocated from the original Kakaako brewpub in May 2025 into a larger facility with a taproom bar, retail, and rotating food trucks.
5 days · varies
Guide note
A source-backed read on what to order first, what the brewery appears to focus on, and what kind of stop it is.
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Best fit
A sit-down beer stop when you want flights or pints with a full meal.
Style focus
- Stout
- IPA
- Hazy IPA
- Brown Ale
- Porter
Local context
- Cocoweizen: Bavarian hefe with hand-toasted coconut. Core.
- Hop Island IPA (HI-PA): Bold, dank, resiny; tangerine, grapefruit, pineapple. Core flagship.
- Pia Mahi'ai Honey Citrus Saison: Local citrus and Big Island honey. Limited.
Evidence: recent tap snapshot from 2026-05-27 · 4 listed flagship beers · 6 tracked beer styles · verified venue profile.
Recently observed taps
Captured May 27, 2026 from honolulubeerworks.com
Kewalo's Cream Ale
5.0%cream ale
Soft pale straw, crystal clear, herbal hops. Core.
El Guapo Golden Ale
5.8%golden ale
Brewed with agave, lime, cilantro; citrus nose, peppery finish. Core.
Cocoweizen
5.5%hefeweizen
Bavarian hefe with hand-toasted coconut. Core.
Pussy Grabs Back Extra Pale Ale
6.0%extra pale ale
Citrus piney nose, stone fruit, grass. Core.
Point Panic Pale Ale
5.6%pale ale
Smooth malt backbone, toasted bread, bright citrus. Core.
Loral Compass Ale
5.0%pale ale
Massively dry-hopped, light citrus mouth feel, floral. Core.
Hop Island IPA (HI-PA)
7.0%ipa
Bold, dank, resiny; tangerine, grapefruit, pineapple. Core flagship.
Sheltered Bay IPA
6.0%ipa
PNW-style; sweet toffee, freshly baked bread. SOLD OUT. Core flagship.
Makakilo Brown Ale
6.0%brown ale
Dark bread, sweet caramel, plum, fig. Core flagship.
South Shore Stout
6.4%stout
Dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, burnt caramel. Core flagship.
Pali Pilsner
5.5%pilsner
German-style; spicy, earthy, floral. SOLD OUT. Core.
Sunset Cream Ale
5.0%cream ale
Infused with dragonfruit. Core.
Pia Mahi'ai Honey Citrus Saison
5.7%saison
Local citrus and Big Island honey. Limited.
Lani's Lager
5.5%lager
Crisp lager, white peach, stone fruit. Limited.
Hāhā-Loha Grape Sour
4.5%sour
Grapes, calamansi, lemongrass. Limited.
Kāhilu Brewli Red IPA
5.5%red ipa
Bright citrus hops, caramel sweetness. Limited.
Surf Session IPA
4.5%session ipa
Citrus-forward, zero IBUs claim. Limited.
Tap This Peach Pale Ale
5.6%pale ale
Bright peach aroma, clean hoppy finish. Liquid Art Series limited release.
Tap lists rotate. Treat this as a sourced snapshot, not a guarantee; call ahead if you're after a specific beer.
Styles brewed
Find them
1632 Hart St, Honolulu, HI 96817
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