Kona Brewing - Kailua Kona

Pupus

Pupu is a native Hawaiian word that has come to be known as the perfect way to start your meal, or share a few while you kick back with friends and family at the end of the day

• Uncle's Ahi Poke

  Traditional fresh island poke with sashimi-grade ahi, shoyu, avocado, and onions. Suggested beer pairing: Hang loose with a Longboard Island Lager

  • Market Price

• Roasted Garlic8,50 $ US

  Full head of roasted garlic, with toasted spent grain flatbread and warmed creamy gorgonzola cheese

• IMU Pork & Rice*7,50 $ US

  Slow-roasted and hand-pulled savory Kalua pork with cabbage served over steamed white rice. An island favorite!

• Garlic Cheese Bread7,50 $ US

  Our house-made spent grain bread topped with garlic aioli, provolone and Parmesan cheeses, served with a side of marinara sauce

• Kawaihae Cajun Seared Ahi

  Sashimi-style ahi with honey-wasabi sauce and sweet shoyu glaze

  • Market Price

• Hualalai Hummus*14,50 $ US

  Garlic-ginger hummus with spent grain flatbread and fresh vegetables. Gluten sensitive Option: served with tortilla chips instead of flatbread. Suggested beer pairing: Keep things light and fresh with a Duke's Blonde Ale

• Edamame5,50 $ US

  chilled edamame pods tossed with sweet and spicy shoyu sauce. Suggested beer pairing: Hang Loose with a Longboard Island Lager

• Pawai Pepperoni Rolls10,50 $ US

  House-made spent grain dough rolled up with pepperoni, mozzarella, and house-made ranch dressing. Served with house-made marinara. Suggested beer pairing: Go with the flow with a Fire Rock Pale Ale

• Pele's Fire Wings12,50 $ US

  Pale ale marinated wings, tossed in your choice of sauce, with a side of house-made ranch dressing.Choose from: Kimchi Sauce, Buffalo Hot Sauce, or BBQ. Suggested beer pairing: Cool things down with a refreshing Big Wave Golden Ale

• Sliders14,50 $ US

  Three mini burgers made with a special blend of local ground beef and bacon, topped with BBQ aioli, lettuce, pickles, and caramelized onion on sweet taro rolls

• Shoyu Chicken & Rice8,50 $ US

  Marinated chicken in a sweet and spicy shoyu glaze, served with steamed white rice

• Boiled Peanuts*6,50 $ US

  A spicy and salty island favorite! Chilled peanuts boiled in Hawaiian salt and locally made hot sauce

• Naalehu Nachos*

  Tortilla chips topped with cheddar, mozzarella, black beans & corn salsa, beer cheese queso, and green onions. Served with a side of our smoked jalapeno salsa. Sour cream served upon request

  • Personal Size10,50 $ US
  • Full Size14,50 $ US

• Ahi Tartare9,50 $ US

  spicy tobiko-ahi tuna tartare, avocado, rice, and sweet shoyu glaze. Suggested beer pairing: Take a trip to paradise with a fresh Wailua Wheat Ale

• Guacamole & Chips*7,50 $ US

  House-made guacamole served with tortilla chips

Salads

Looking for something fresh and green? All our salads are made with locally sourced produce whenever possible, and all our dressings are made from scratch. Salad Extras: Oven-roasted herb chicken, Big Wave Golden Ale-braised shrimp $4. Fresh catch of the day - Market Price

• Island Mixed Greens*

  Locally grown red and green baby leaf lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet onions, and toasted macadamia nuts. Served with balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing on the side

  • Half Size9,50 $ US
  • Whole Size13,50 $ US

• Strawberry Spinach Salad*

  Locally grown spinach, strawberries, toasted macadamia nuts, gorgonzola, and sweet onions, with strawberry vinaigrette on the side

  • Half Size10,50 $ US
  • Whole Size14,50 $ US

• Caesar Salad

  Locally grown romaine tossed in a zesty Caesar dressing, topped with house-made croutons and Parmesan cheese

  • Half Size9,50 $ US
  • Whole Size13,50 $ US

• Kale Salad*

  Locally grown kale tossed in a citrus-yogurt dressing, topped with bacon, dried cranberries, tomatoes, toasted macadamia nuts, and Parmesan cheese

  • Half Size10,50 $ US
  • Whole Size14,50 $ US

Hand-Tossed Pizzas

We make our dough from scratch daily using spent grain from the brewery and hand toss it for the perfect texture. All our sauces are made in-house

• Cheese

  House-made tomato sauce with mozzarella

  • Small 10"13,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"15,75 $ US
  • Large 14"17,50 $ US

• Pepperoni

  A zesty classic, with house-made tomato sauce

  • Small 10"14,50 $ US
  • Medium 12"16,50 $ US
  • Large 14"20,25 $ US

• Pahoehoe Spicy Chicken

  House-made ranch dressing, mozzarella, herb chicken, and sweet onions, topped with crumbled gorgonzola and a drizzle of locally made hot sauce. Suggested beer pairing: Take the heat up a notch with a bold, citrusy Castaway IPA

  • Small 10"16,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"20,75 $ US
  • Large 14"24,50 $ US

• Kohala

  Garlic-infused olive oil, mozzarella, gorgonzola, Portuguese sausage, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, fresh garlic, and macadamia nuts

  • Small 10"19,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"23,75 $ US
  • Large 14"27,50 $ US

• Kona Garden

  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, roasted garlic cloves, roasted red onions, and black olives

  • Small 10"18,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"22,75 $ US
  • Large 14"27,50 $ US

• Kulana Bacon Cheeseburger

  BBQ sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, sweet onions, ground beef, and bacon, topped with fresh shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and house-made BBQ aiol

  • Small 10"19,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"23,75 $ US
  • Large 14"27,50 $ US

• Greek

  Garlic-infused olive oil, mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh garlic, Kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts, topped with feta cheese. Suggested beer pairing: Hang loose with a Longboard Island Lager

  • Small 10"17,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"21,75 $ US
  • Large 14"25,50 $ US

• KBC Margherita

  Garlic-infused olive oil, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh basil, and rosemary, topped with a drizzle of balsamic reduction and a pinch of rock salt

  • Small 10"17,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"21,75 $ US
  • Large 14"25,50 $ US

• The Captain

  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Portuguese sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, and black olives. Suggested beer pairing: Quench your thirst with a crisp Kua Bay IPA

  • Small 10"19,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"23,75 $ US
  • Large 14"27,50 $ US

• Ka'u Pesto

  Macadamia nut pesto sauce, mozzarella, herb chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives

  • Small 10"18,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"22,65 $ US
  • Large 14"26,50 $ US

• BBQ Chicken

  Black Sand Porter BBQ sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, herb chicken, tomatoes, roasted red onions, and roasted red peppers

  • Small 10"17,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"21,75 $ US
  • Large 14"25,50 $ US

• Hawaiian Lu'au

  Black Sand Porter BBQ sauce, Kalua pork, mozzarella, chevre, and sweet onions, topped with pineapple salsa

  • Small 10"16,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"20,75 $ US
  • Large 14"24,50 $ US

• Puna Pie

  Garlic-infused olive oil, mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, gorgonzola, chevre, and roasted garlic cloves

  • Small 10"16,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"20,65 $ US
  • Large 14"24,50 $ US

• Jalapeno Popper

  Herb cream cheese base, mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, bacon, jalapenos, and roasted red peppers

  • Small 10"18,75 $ US
  • Medium 12"22,75 $ US
  • Large 14"26,50 $ US

Sandwiches

All our sandwiches are made to order and served with sea salt & fresh-ground-pepper kettle-style potato chips, white rice, or Hawaiian mac salad. Substitute a fresh salad for your side Add $3

• Uncle's Fish Tacos

  Three soft tacos made with cabbage and black bean salsa, topped with chipotle yogurt sauce. Suggested beer pairing: Cool off with a refreshing Hula Hefeweizen

  • Market Price

• Pua'a Pork Tacos17,50 $ US

  Three soft tacos made with Kalua pork, cabbage, and pineapple salsa, topped With a drizzle Of Black Sand Porter BBQ sauce

• Porterhouse Dip14,50 $ US

  Sliced roast beef topped With provolone, cheddar, roasted onions and bell peppers. Served With Black Sand Porter au jus on the side

• Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich14,50 $ US

  Fresh, marinated shoyu chicken thigh topped with bacon, provolone, pineapple, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato

• Lawai'a Special

  Fresh, local fish sandwich. Ask your server for today's variety and preparation

  • Market Price

• IMU Pork13,50 $ US

  Kalua pork and cabbage, topped with provolone, cheddar, roasted red onions, and our Black Sand Porter BBQ sauce

• Garden Sandwich13,50 $ US

  House-made chickpea patty, lettuce, tomato, roasted red onions, and chipotle yogurt sauce

• Big Wave Shrimp Melt15,50 $ US

  Big Wave Golden Ale-braised shrimp, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. Suggested beer pairing: Pairs perfectly with a Big Wave Golden Ale

• Turkey Caprese15,50 $ US

  Shaved smoked turkey breast, fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil, and roasted garlic aioli served with balsamic vinaigrette. Suggested beer pairing: Go with the flow with a Fire Rock Pale Ale

Entrées

All our entrees are made from scratch and cooked to order using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, because nothing goes better with good beer than good food

• Bacon-Crusted Mac 'n Cheese16,50 $ US

  Cavatappi pasta tossed in our four cheese Fire Rock Pale Ale sauce, crusted with bacon, cheddar cheese and red pepper

• Fresh Catch of the Day

  Sweet chili and fresh herb glazed local catch, with lemongrass Thai curry sauce, seasonal vegetables, and steamed white rice

  • Market Price

• Mana Grill22,50 $ US

  A delicious trio of our Shoyu Ginger Chicken, Kalua pork With cabbage, and chef's choice of sausage, with stone-ground mustard, steamed white rice, and mac salad. Suggested beer pairing: Set sail for paradise with a bold Castaway IPA

Soft Drinks

• Gingerade4,00 $ US

  Big Island ginger and organic lemon juice make this the perfect refresher

• Sparkling Mineral Water4,00 $ US

• Milk or Juice4,00 $ US

• Soft Drinks3,00 $ US

  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Barq's Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Fanta Fruit Punch. (Free Refills)

• Fresh-Brewed Coffee or Iced Tea3,00 $ US

Beer Pairing 101

When most people think about pairing food and beverage, wine is the first thing that comes to mind. We at Kona Brewing Co., however, would argue that beer is the better accompaniment! The craft beer movement has challenged brewers to create a more flavorful, interesting, and exciting beverage to sip, making beer the perfect companion to good food. Go ahead, try it out! We have taken the liberty of pairing our award-winning Liquid Aloha with some tasty food items to give you a few ideas. But you don't have to follow our path-explore on your own! When you dive into this experience, first take a sip of your beer, then taste your food, and be sure to ask yourself, "Do the flavors of this brew pair well with this amazing food?" Hipa hipa! (Hawaiian for "Cheers!")

• Light-Bodied Beers

  Complement lighter food such as. Chicken, salads fish and quench the heat of spicy foods. Try it out with a: Longboard Island Lager; Duke's Blonde Ale; Big Wave Golden Ale

• Wheat Beers

  Go well alongside. Salads & vegetable dishes and lighter meats such as chicken & fish. Try it out with a: Wailua Wheat Ale; Hula Hefeweizen

• Hoppy Beers

  Balance well with sliders, beef & pizza and enhance the heat of spicy foods. Try it out with a: Castaway IPA; Bay IPA

• Balanced Malty Beers

  Pair well with pizza, sliders & meat sandwiches and balance with heartier chicken dishes. Try it out with a: Fire Rock Pale Ale; Lavaman Red Ale

• Roasted Malty Beers

  Are perfect with smoked, blackened & BBQ dishes and can even be sipped alongside desserts. Try it out with a: Koko Brown Ale; Pipeline Porter; Black Sand Porter