Inu Island Ales - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Robert E.

Small taproom in an industrial setting. They do crowlers and 4 packs of certain styles. No food. As others mentioned, their hazy IPAs are great. Highly recommend the Holy Trinity. Their pastry stouts are pretty good, and their sours are kinda meh (they aren’t that sour). Service is good. Prices are high…$10-11 for a 8oz pour or $6-8 for a 4 oz taster. I would go back, but not as often as I go to other breweries due to the prices.

Parking is an issue. Don’t listen to Sam, there is very limited parking in front since most of the stalls are reserved for other businesses in the complex. You could park at Nanko, but honestly it’s easier to hide your car in the back lot of Windward mall and walk 5 minutes to the brewery.

Sam K.

They have a new brewer (2023), so older opinions are unclear. I really enjoyed the beer - the new guy is going to do great. For now, no cans to go, limited merchandise, and the brewery taproom is basically a garage door in a parking lot (with plenty of parking, though). Promising, but probably most suitable to enthusiasts.

Kage E.

We were visiting kama'āina friends from the mainland and went by here to try the brews. Johnny was super friendly and chill. We ordered a ton of tasters, as they don't have formal flights. But he handled it really well, and brought out our 16 different 5oz'ers. The beer was great. I loved the hazy IPAs, the Mexican-style lager, and the sours myself. I usually don't enjoy seltzers, yet the seltzers here were also really good. They had an amazing pastry stout too that my partner really enjoyed. Would totally come back when we're back in Hawai'i. 🤙🏻

Grze S.

Most likely the best brewery on Oahu, especially if you are looking for hazy IPAs and pastry stouts - they absolutely nail those styles and when things work (which for majority of the stuff I tried from them - they do) they are absolutely on top of the game, and not just for Hawaii, but CONUS as well. Think Monkish, Green Cheek for IPAs and Angry Chair (but better, less clogging sweet), Moksa, or Bottle Logic or for the pastry stouts. They just need to put some of those stouts in barrels (Hanna Banana for example please!)
Anyway, also a lot of fruity stuff that's pretty good, sometimes you may get lucky and see an old school west coast IPA or even a nice pilsner.
Staff is amazing, I do not remember all the names, but Jhonny will surely take care of you!
They will sell you a crowler of anything on tap, or have cans to go. Prices aren't the lowest, but if you are into those styles, you will not be disappointed!

Peter

Small location with semi limited parking featuring a rotating tap list of great craft brews.

Three sours, a hazy IPA, and a golden stout were available when I visited, and they were all amazing. I'm not a fan of Mosaic hops, but the IPA featuring Mosaic and Citra was still tasty. My favorite available was the Sour (Inu Island Punch, Mango & Guava). Had to get a few of these!

Justin was working when I visited, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the beers on tap (and other breweries from across the nation). I was fortunate to visit here on a weekend when the "reserved parking" outside wasn't an issue, but this is apparently enforced during the week.

I've been to several breweries throughout Hawaii; this one, while it may have the least draft items available, had the best beers by far. If and when I come back to Hawaii, I'll be coming here again.

Dhruv B.

11/17. Had a delicious hazy IPA and a lilikoi gose, a welcome unique offering compared to the traditional (it's a bit boring) O'ahu microbrew scene. It's a tiny garage front with a handful of bar seats. Super friendly and knowledgeable bartender. They have beers for tasting or a takeaway growler. No food. Very little parking.

Dave K.

Strange. Website says this is a brewery, but no mention of the beer they brew, only merchandise. Is this really a brewery? We're thinking of stopping by for beers, but what they actually brew is a mystery. They appear to only sell hats and things...

Very Strange marketing plan...

Jeff S.

Beer was very tasty and staff was friendly. Parking was poor, atmosphere marginal and value was completely absent. The standard pour comes in a 7 oz plastic cup although price is still around $7. I have never seen a smaller cup of beer, it's equivalent to a $15 pint, absurd price even for HI. Perhaps a field trip to Colorado would be warranted to see how a good brewery operates. Do better Hawaii.