2nd Annual Waikīkī Brewer’s Festival Will Pour Exclusive Collab Beers from O‘ahu Breweries
Every brewery on the island is also bringing its beers to the event this Saturday, March 14, at Waikīkī Brewing Co.
Photo: Alexander Gates
After the success of its first ever beer festival in 2025, Waikīkī Brewing Co. is bringing it back bigger than before. The 2nd Annual Waikīkī Brewer’s Festival this coming Saturday, March 14, will feature six collaboration beers on tap only at the festival, and every O‘ahu brewery is bringing its beers.
Beer Lab HI, Hana Koa Brewing Co., Howzit Brewing, Inu Island Ales, Lanikai Brewing Co. and Olohana Brewpub/Kalihi Beer have all made a special beer for the occasion with Waikīkī Brewing Co. These will be pouring at the Bevvy Chevy in the side parking lot on Ala Moana Boulevard. Also bringing their own beers are Aloha Beer Co. and Honolulu Beerworks, which ran out of time to make collab brews.
Over the past few months, breweries have met up to brew beers that represent O‘ahu. Some of the collab brews use ingredients in popular dishes, while others are experiments with different flavors. Each 9-ounce pour is $5.
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“537734” Helles Lager, 4.8% ABV
Hana Koa Brewing x Howzit Brewing x Waikīkī Brewing
“Big Triple in Little Honolulu” Triple IPA, 9.7% ABV
Howzit Brewing x Hana Koa Brewing x Waikīkī Brewing
“The Crushable Uncrustable” PB & Guava Jelly Beer, 5.3% ABV
Waikīkī Brewing x Beer Lab HI
“The Passion of the Rice” Liliko‘i Rice Lager, 4.5% ABV
Waikīkī Brewing x Olohana Brewpub/Kalihi Beer
“Plate Lunch” Triple Hazy IPA, 10% ABV
Lanikai Brewing x Beer Lab HI
“The West Coast Summit” West Coast IPA, 6.1% ABV
Waikīkī Brewing x Inu Island Ales
Photo: Alexander Gates
Admission is free, and there will be live music and games, plus beer and food you can purchase for $5 tokens sold at the festival. Food specials in the outdoor area will include $5 hot dogs and $5 smash burgers. Waikīkī Brewing Co.’s full restaurant menu will be available for takeout, as will the bar’s cocktails, wines and soft drinks if enjoyed at the festival.
808 Imposters will be playing sets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event wraps up at 9 p.m., but the bar inside will be open late if you want to keep your own party going. Hope to see you there!
2nd Annual Waikīkī Brewer’s Festival
When: Saturday, March 14, 2 to 9 p.m.
Where: Waikīkī Brewing Co., 1945 Kalākaua Ave.
Admission: Free
Information: @waikikibrewco
Alexander B. Gates, a BJCP Certified Beer Judge and Cicerone Certified Beer Server, is a regular contributor to Frolic Hawai‘i. @alohastatebeer
