Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery Come Together as One Family: Lahaina Brewing Co. - The Beer Thrillers

"Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery Come Together as One Family: Lahaina Brewing Co. September 19th, 2025 Maui, Hawaiʻi - A new chapter is unfolding in Hawaiʻiʻs craft beer story as two beloved breweries - Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery - come together under one united family brand: Lahaina Brewing Co. (LBC) on September 19th, 2025. This union celebrates the legacy, resilience, and community spirit born in Lahaina and now shared across our islands."

""This isn't just a rebrand - it's a reunion," said Mary Anderson, Owner of Lahaina Brewing Co. "We've always been connected by our love for this island and its people. Now, by coming together as one family, we can celebrate our roots while expanding our ability to brew incredible beer, create memorable experiences, and uplift our community together.""

"Lahaina Brewing Co. has always been the parent company behind Kohola Brewery- whose original brewery was tragically lost in the Lahaina fires of 2023. While the brewery names are now uniting under LBC, our five flagship canned beers- Lahaina Haze IPA, Talk Story Pale Ale, Lokahi Pilsner, Red Sand Amber Ale, and Waterman IPA- will continue to be released as the Kohola Series throughout Hawaiʻi, ensuring its story and spirit live on."

On September 19, 2025, Mahalo Aleworks and Kohola Brewery unify under the Lahaina Brewing Co. family brand, establishing LBC Upcountry Taproom in Makawao and LBC Wailea Craft Kitchen in Wailea. Both locations will retain local character, offer locally brewed craft beers, live music, community events, and philanthropic collaborations that support the islands. Lahaina Brewing Co. remains the parent company and acknowledges the loss of Kohola's original brewery in the Lahaina fires of 2023. Five flagship canned beers—Lahaina Haze IPA, Talk Story Pale Ale, Lokahi Pilsner, Red Sand Amber Ale, and Waterman IPA—will continue as the Kohola Series statewide.

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