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Hawaii Standard Time Brewing

4.9 (21 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Delicious  Slow Island Lavender creations.
Rami D.

This is a beautiful and fresh location with carefully curated beverages. The atmosphere is open air meets modern distillery. The owners are super attentive and kind- they create a wonderful pau hana atmosphere with so many variations of clean and fresh ingredients. This is rapidly becoming a local favorite! Hawaii Standard Time is your happy place

Alexander G.

Hawaii Standard Time Brewing, or HST, is a nod to Hawaii's daylight savings free time zone. This brewery was a passion project for over a decade for two friends, and that love shows in everything from the space to the beers they brew. On Kress Street just off Rice Street in Lihue, it's easy to find with lots of town parking all around. The building has garage doors on all sides, so when open you get to enjoy the fresh island air and plenty of sunshine. They also have cozy lighting at night. Despite being brand new, it already has a well developed feel with many beer styles on tap including all the classics like a pils, IPAs, hazies, and dark beers. They also have seltzers, bubbly teas, and non-alcoholic beverages. The horizontal fermenters are the centerpiece behind the wood bar; they gleam and catch the eye. To the back left is their main brewing area, which has plenty of space to expand and can which is coming soon. A merchandise area and future to-go beer fridge are to the left. Seating is either at the bar or one of many tables around. The layout is great for small groups or even large group events. You're welcome to bring in your own food, and there are a ton of local takeout options within walking distance. I tried every beer on tap, and can honestly say they're already making high quality styles. This is a great spot and I can easily see them making beer on Kauai for a long time coming. Cheers to local beer!

Flight of beer
Ali S.

We were on our way to grab coffee but 180'd to beer instead. Found HST on our way back to our hotel a day before their grand opening. The owners Paul & Skylar were fabulous. We both got flights and then a round of our favorites. Relaxing, great atmosphere, and everyone was coming in to drop off gifts. A true testament of the culture they have built here! Definitely stop by! Our favs were sharkbite & lil'koi sour!

Voggy Daze. The only real proper hazy IPA on island
Charles R.

Voggy hazy IPA all day. This is the only place on island where you can find an actual Hazy IPA on island with the right color, mouthfeel, taste and aroma. This should be the standard. I may be biased, but this delivers. This can keep up with the big boys in the mainland.

Yahaira G.

We tried the hibisco disco and Lil'koi sour. Both were delicious! Everyone here was kind and made the experience even better. Definitely worth the try if you're visiting the area! :)

Flight sample
Anita S.

Managed to sneak in a visit during their soft opener. Sampled 75% of their tapls and everything was solid. After a bunch of tasters I went for a full pour of the Galactic Haze. Delicious! The space is bright and comfortable and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I wish them every success.

Hazy IPA
Kari B.

Awesome owners, cute place, super friendly and informative and had great recommendations around the island. Tried the flight, the rice later and various ipa's were awesome. Got to try the new chocolate port, and it was delicious. So glad we got to try this new spot.

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Great atmosphere, great beer. Very chill. Drunk gecko IPA was my favorite! Pineapple cider was great too

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Great beers (I'm a big fan of their hazy IPA). Great ambiance. Great service. Just a nice spot to sit down with friends. We will be back!

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Cute new spot with a modern atmosphere great beer! Great for visitors and regulars alike!

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Snacks and grab n go's available for purchase. Outside food always welcome. Check our website hstbrewing.com and instagram @hstbrewing for updated food truck schedule and special events! (Note we are 21+ to enter)

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“Great new brewery in a unique corner spot.”

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We were in the area and decided to stop by and get a tasting. We were in luck. they had room for…read moretwo more people for the next session. When the time came, we went up to their patio and they called in each party. Our host was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Kept us engaged with light humor. All the drinks were amazing. Our favorite was the coffee rum! Needless to say, we enjoyed our bottle during our vacation and had the best time. I highly recommend this stop if you're on the island. Did I mention it's a complementary tasting? 10/10

After our golf plans got canceled, we decided to squeeze in a tasting at Kōloa Rum Company--and…read morehonestly, it ended up being one of our favorite stops of the day. It's located at the beautiful Kilohana Plantation, so even if you're not a big rum drinker, it's worth visiting. You can wander through the gardens, stop by the sweet shop, grab a bite at Gaylord's Restaurant, or catch the luau. It's just a really nice place to spend an afternoon. It's highly recommend making a reservation online. However we couldn't book online, but we called about an hour before and were able to get in. I also had no idea the tasting itself was complimentary, which made the experience even better. Our Rumtender, Randy, was awesome! He walked us through the history of Kōloa Rum, explained each variety, and shared his favorite ways to enjoy them. It felt more like chatting with a friend than sitting through a tasting. Safe to say we were convinced--we ended up bringing home two bottles! Whether you're a rum fan or just looking for something fun and different to do in Kauai, I'd definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary.

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Me enjoying my "travel" Mai Tai which I enjoyed right in front of the store. I didn't make it far in my travels.

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Don't let the small, cozy size fool you! Kauai Island Brewing Company serves up some really good…read morebar food alongside local beers. We ordered a light beer, poke bowl, and grilled chicken sandwich. We were honestly shocked at how simple yet delicious everything was. Fresh, flavorful, and great service and vibes - I'd highly recommend. (I was so hungry, I forgot to take photos of the sandwich. Sorry!!)

We just arrived in Kauai and didn't have anything planned for dinner. I saw this place and one of…read moremy friends went here when he came to Kauai. No reservation and we were seated right away inside. They have both inside and outside tables. Inside there were about 7 or eight tables in various configurations. The bartender, Amanda, was taking care of us. She was friendly and helpful. I like sitting inside. There were a lot of people outside. I ordered a Mai Tai with the upgraded rum. Wow it was strong and I loved it. Nice job Amanda. My wife got the fish and chips which were good. She got three pieces of fish. The fries were good , not too fried. I like them more crispy. They seemed to be made in house which is a plus I got the Kalua pork sandwich. Good flavor and I liked it. We had a great time at this place. Good service and the food wasn't bad.

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Kauai Island Brewing Company - Koloa - Bourbon selection

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Spicy Ahi Poki...Soooo Good.

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Indoor seating is next to the bar. Avoid the table that backs to the kitchen door.

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