Since its founding in 1994 by father-and-son duo Cameron and Spoon Healy, Kona Brewing Company has grown into a nationally recognized beer brand.

Kona Brewing Hawaii has made significant strides to provide for the local community through its Makana Giving program.

This community initiative provides support for local nonprofits that align with Kona Brewing Hawaii’s pillars to protect our environment and enrich the quality of life for all.

[1] Kona Brewing Company runs its flagship brewery in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii's Big Island.

Wailua Ale and Pipeline Porter are limited releases of the Aloha Series, available for six months each in bars and grocery stores and specialty beer shops.

The company launched its third Aloha Series beer Koko Brown Ale to the West Coast in February 2011.

"[19] In the late 2010s, the company produced television commercials through its "Bruddahs" campaign with actors Dave Bell and Brutus La Benz, who play friends making observations about "mainlanders" while discussing Kona beers.

Hood Meadows, Oregon, where each spring costumed skiers and snowboarders skim across an icy pond.

[26] Also, according to the Big Island Visitor's Bureau sustainable tourism practices section, "Kona's restaurant was constructed with recycled materials and adorned with native woods; local produce, fresh-caught fish and sustainably-raised beef on menu.

Heat reclamation systems in the brewery greatly reduce energy demand; plastic, paper, metal, glass and cardboard are recycled, takeout containers are made of plant-based materials and automatic faucets and toilets reduce water usage.