Kona Brewery Tour

[Hogladyrider]

We took our first cruise to Hawaii this winter via HAL.

 

We prefer low key and on our own.  It was not easy researching what to do but we managed great.

 

We booked the Kona Brewery Tour via their website and it did not disappoint.  We picked the 1st tour of the day which was around noonish.  We got there early.  It is walkable from the port, uphill about a mile, but we opted for an Uber, about $6 plus tip.

 

If you are a beer drinker this tour is a must.  It is amazing the sustainability they have built into this new brewery.  The tour is limited so it is not crowded.  The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of beer.

 

We were provided with 4 tastings, included in the tour price and a chance to shop.  We would not hesitate to recommend this tour or to do the tour again if we visit Kona.

 

We were also able to put some souvenirs right at the port pier at the local ABC store.  Reminder prices in Hawaii are high.  We felt that $25 for this brewery tour was a bargain!

 

The brewery also has a restaurant where we had  lunch, the pizza and salad was fresh and the beer was ice cold

[kwahl1]

On 4/7/2024 at 7:17 AM, Hogladyrider said:

We took our first cruise to Hawaii this winter via HAL.

 

We prefer low key and on our own.  It was not easy researching what to do but we managed great.

 

We booked the Kona Brewery Tour via their website and it did not disappoint.  We picked the 1st tour of the day which was around noonish.  We got there early.  It is walkable from the port, uphill about a mile, but we opted for an Uber, about $6 plus tip.

 

If you are a beer drinker this tour is a must.  It is amazing the sustainability they have built into this new brewery.  The tour is limited so it is not crowded.  The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of beer.

 

We were provided with 4 tastings, included in the tour price and a chance to shop.  We would not hesitate to recommend this tour or to do the tour again if we visit Kona.

 

We were also able to put some souvenirs right at the port pier at the local ABC store.  Reminder prices in Hawaii are high.  We felt that $25 for this brewery tour was a bargain!

 

The brewery also has a restaurant where we had  lunch, the pizza and salad was fresh and the beer was ice cold

Hogladyrider

Who did you book your tour through? Sounds ideal for me. We will be there on Oct 5th.

 

Ken

[Hogladyrider]

4 minutes ago, kwahl1 said:

Hogladyrider

Who did you book your tour through? Sounds ideal for me. We will be there on Oct 5th.

 

Ken

Kona Brewery web site $25 pp and tipped our tour guide well he was great.

Edited May 14 by Hogladyrider

[busymom64]

Thank you so much for sharing this info. This is exactly what I was looking for!!  

[Hogladyrider]

2 hours ago, busymom64 said:

Thank you so much for sharing this info. This is exactly what I was looking for!!  

You are more than welcome.  If you go you will really ENJOY the tour!

[kentgal]

Thank you for this recommendation.  We are also low-key and this is perfect. I just visited their website and tour price is $20. I jut want to make sure it's the same tour you're recommending.

Also, once purchased tours are non-refundable.  Our cruise is in September. How far in advance did you purchase your tour tickets? 

 

https://konabrewinghawaii.com/come-visit#kona-pub-and-brewery

Thank you!

[Hogladyrider]

I think I booked the tour maybe a month before our cruise, mostly because I wanted the 12:30 ish tour which was the first of the day due to your time in port.

 

We had a tender into port, I ordered Uber and they picked us up right outside the ABC store and took us to the brewery.

 

The tour was amazing even for me who is pretty much a tea tottler....the chocolate beer sample was to die for!

 

This company is absolutely amazing with their sustainability.  I took lots of pics during the tour you will not be disappointed.  At the end of the tour when you get your samples there is plenty of souvenir shopping as well.  Be sure and tip your tour guide, ours was great!  It is VERY expensive to live and work in Hawaii!