Stopped into INU Island Ales and had such a fun time. It's tucked away in kind of an industrial spot, which honestly makes it feel like a cool little hidden gem. The tasting room is small and cozy with a super chill, welcoming vibe. Parking can be a little tricky, but once you're inside, it's worth it. I tried a bunch of beers, and there's definitely something for everyone: - Equal Parts - super light NE IPA, easy to drink and really refreshing. - Nozzle Up - a lager with a lot of flavor, I really liked this one. - Cherry Berry Pie - so good! Not too sour, not too sweet, just right. - Waikane Fruit Snack - a smoothie sour. It looked a little weird at first, with some separation, but once mixed, it was way better. I'm not usually a smoothie sour fan, but this one surprised me; not gritty like others I've had. -Paradise - this one wasn't for me, just had kind of a strange taste. The cool thing is there are tons of options to sample, and plenty of ways to take beer home, too. Overall, really fun spot with a great vibe and creative beers. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in this part of the island. read more

Small little brewery but they had the best brews! Must try the ube colada, a seltzer with great ube flavor! Also the pistachio stout was a favorite of ours. Come and try these before they run out! read more

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Always stop in here when we are on the island. The ube seltzer was not available this trip but they said it will be making a return. If you want a chill place to hangout this us it! read more

Check out Inu Island Ales for distilled spirits and a fresh take on beers. You can bring your food and sit around their hi top tables. When you're in Kaneohe, it's always an easy stop for a brew with friends. We tried their Pilsners, IPAs and hard spirits too. What a pleasant surprise to find an ale house right in a light industrial area. read more

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Very small taproom in this nano brewery but so worth the trip! They had 11 beers on tap and we tried them all. Some really unique flavors! The bartender was super nice and told us about the brewery and the various beers on tap. It's a little hard to find in the industrial area because we didn't see any signage other than the sandwich board in front. Worth the trip! read more

Inu Island Ales - Full beer flight! - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Popped in for some local brews after a beautiful morning on the water. We were welcomed by a smiling employee who mentioned some of her favorites. We tried pours of Holy Trinity (Hazy IPA), Raspberry Whip and Prickly Pear Punch (Sours), and a robust Burnt Out Bulb (Pastry Stout). All were excellent. It was obvious to us all the Brewmaster has some serious skills. We enjoyed the ambiance of this small town garage brewery. read more

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Really small brewery - it's easy to miss when you're driving by. They have plenty of parking but there's only about 6 small tables inside. Only 7 taps and usually one person working. The girl that's been there both times I went was really friendly and helpful. Since the selection is limited, I hope you have a wide pallet for beers. The Ube Colada seltzer was heavenly, one of the best I've had! Closest thing to a smoothie style beer I've had on island. They're more pricey than other breweries on island as well. The IPAs aren't too bad but Da Dank was far too hoppy for me. Not a bad place to stop for a drink or two. read more

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Inu Island Ales is a small local brewery with speciality beers, seltzers, ales. The two tasters I ordered came with a higher percentage (6.5% ABV) which I like a-lot. 7 oz Tasters, 32 oz Growlers, Glass are available for purchase. Tasters come in a plastic cup, no glass. Growlers come in a nice aluminum can. No flights available, but can just get a bunch of tasters. Prices range. Service was awesome! Local girl was friendly and personable. Very casual spot to sit and enjoy your drinks. Limited seating with only about 4 tables and a few seats at the bar, not good for large groups. Easy to miss if you drive too fast. Located across the street from the car dealership. Parking available in the lot. Our favorite was Orange Soda Seltzer which was like a spiked Fanta Orange Soda! Oo if you get some vanilla icecream you can make a pretty mean spiked icecream float. Kilauea Cheesecake sour ale was also delicious! Recommend taking a growler home! Follow on IG for updates and new tap list. Hope they're able to serve in a glass in the future! read more

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Small brewery that is known for sours but as one review said - it is lacking in atmosphere (but then again, aren't most brewery's in warehouses often in the middle of a random shopping area). They only serve 7oz. pours or crowler cans. Only had 5 beers on tap. Started with Curran-ly Blueberry and Guava Raspberry sours. In a Haze IPA was just ok. read more

Inu Island Ales - Outside - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

(Drank 05/17/23 WE @ 2:00pm): I somewhat had to drive inward on this island to locate these ales! Inu Island Ales was the next brewery in my exploration of the burgeoning craft brewery industry on the Hawaiian Islands but specifically on O'ahu this time around. I loved beer to no end and made it a point to visit any breweries wherever I may be. They were a tad out of the way from my homebase, so would they leave a positive impression on me to venture to this part of the island for more ales!? PURCHASE *All Beer Tasters 6floz* Mango Cactus Pants Island Sour 6.5% ABV ($6.00): Rich pink color, sour tropical aroma, light body, slight tart tropical flavor, tart finish, and light tart tropical aftertaste - my favorite. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=76wt21Wb-exO66oOlHj7YQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Ube Cheesecake Island Sour 6.5% ABV ($6.00): Dark purple color, graham cracker ube aroma, light body, sweet ube flavor, mouthfeel finish, and dessert ube aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rA_xbDf8w6C6pCm5dYV4LQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Amerika Mizu Rice Lager 4.8% ABV ($4.75): Rich amber color, rice aroma, light body, bitter rice flavor, easy finish, and faint rice aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ONoxazVV6NWC-36zJTyvZA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw HNL to BOS Hazy NEIPA 6.5% ABV ($5.00): Hazy yellow color, hoppy aroma, light body, bitter hoppy flavor, mouthfeel finish, and hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=L3RB_JS4TFXMbUx3Thpn0g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Space Balloon Hazy NEIPA 6.5% ABV ($5.00): Hazy yellow color, hoppy aroma, light body, bitter hoppy flavor, mouthfeel finish, and hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=10FQJ47fJBY-u8wR3fHfeg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw XXPlosive West Coast IPA 7.0% ABV ($5.00): Bright yellow color, citrus hoppy aroma, light body, bitter hoppy flavor, mouthfeel finish, and hoppy aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=prkL-zvL7HK932TC1BeorA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Maple Mornings Imperial Double Pastry Stout 11.0% ABV ($7.25): Dark brown color, coffee maple soy sauce aroma, medium body, coffee maple sweet flavor, mouthfeel finish, and coffee maple sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=V_eEfqepc1gxqWpJ_bhO0A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Kanak Crack Snacks Furikake 6.2oz Bag ($12.00): This (among other flavors) was the only munching option that helped to absorb the alcohol and allowed me to drink more if I wanted. I loved the extra crunchiness and slight spiciness! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Sv7_CKk4SZFTj6I_MCrRUQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Various Logo Stickers ($2.00 x3): I loved stickers and enjoyed placing them at other breweries to spread the love. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=z9SoTeRgn4AeksmI-V079g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE I was casually greeted by a young female as I easily grabbed a seat next to the bar. Because the beer list was short, I ordered a taster of everything. The beers came out quickly which was the extent of any interaction until I left, but no worries; all was good - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) There was barely any onsite parking (maybe two spots at the most) since they shared the space with several businesses, but there were plenty of spots along the main drag of Kahuhipa St. (where I parked) and the surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located in an industrial area inside a small warehouse that looked like it was once a mechanic shop, there were a handful of tall chairs and tables throughout the tight layout https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=phNXjIOU5DJ5A8yjmKCWvg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw as you sat among kegs, machinery, etc.. A visible beer menu hung on a wall https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PhX9E722PIK2HXxysBW7dA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and a sole source of any onsite food https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=lVuxIabiyp51Z0qOod1qVA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw both placed at the bar. There were no TVs while I couldn't remember if any music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DOmXnJwSXsptRzs2STv3nQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Inu Island Ales was fine, but I wouldn't make another trip unless I was in the area. With the exception of the mango cactus pants, I just wasn't grooving on the others as creative as some were, the beer selection and snacks were extremely limited, and the service was functional. I couldn't tell if this was also a family and pet-friendly (events on certain nights) place. I found fairly good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $60.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 3.5 STARS read more

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Bought a 4 pack to go. Two different people drank a beer at two different time periods. Both got sick with the same symptoms both times. The last two beers exploded before they were drank and realized there was definitely something wrong with the batch or canning process. Have not and will not go back to get sick from them again. read more

Inu is located in the middle of a warehouse and has limited parking outside, but we got lucky and were able to snag a spot outside since we came when things weren't too busy. It's a small taproom with a bar and a few hightop tables. They mainly have sours on tap, which is good given many of the flavors are tropical, but they don't sell cans to go, only crowlers. We snagged a variety of beer and took a high top and we enjoyed our short trip here. The sours were packed with flavor and were quite tasty and it's a shame that they didn't have any cans for us to take home as we would have grabbed some. Our server was also very nice and they're doing some good things here, so hopefully they can continue to grow and expand. read more

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I am so very lucky to live so close to Inu.... where would I be without it?! The Good: * They always have a good wide variety of beer selection... I'm more of a sour beer person, and the BF is more of IPA... they always have something for both of us * Tasters cost about $4.25 * Although there's limited seating, I never have trouble getting a seat. I don't think people "linger" for a long time --- which is definitely what I prefer anyways * Stall parking available right in front of Inu The Bad: * Limited seating * Different kind of hours of operation from most establishments, so you might want to double check what time they open The Weird: * It took me years to find out their existence... even though I live up the road. So Shame, Me! read more

Inu Island Ales - Flights :) - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

A bit hard to find but worth it if you're into specialty local micro brews. They're located directly across Kahuhipa Street from Windward Dodge near the Tae Kwon Do school. My family members from Vegas wanted to try it and take some back home with them so here we are. They offer 7oz "Tasters" that you can drink on site and 32oz "Crowlers" that are sealed and meant to be taken out. They usually have a selection of about seven different brews at any time and because they brew in small batches, once that "flavor" is gone, it's gone (unless they decide to bring it back again). That can be a little difficult because many of their flavors use local fruits and ingredients that may not be available later. I tried the "Da Kine Keeper" which is an Imperial Stout at 14% abv. It was very smooth with heavy notes of chocolate and coffee with a slight tart finish that was really nice. I guess it's BYOF because they only have for sale a few packaged snacks to munch on while you're there. I know they participated in the recent Beer Festival at Windward Mall along with other brewers so great to see they're doing well. read more

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One of our favorite breweries on the island! Great selection of beer to try. It's a little bit hidden because it's set back from the road in a warehouse and it's pretty small. But I think they could go bigger with how great their beer is! We'll see! They do allow you to bring in food since they don't serve any. You also get a view of some of their tanks, etc. which is pretty cool. read more

Inu Island Ales - Ube Colada - Hard Seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

We came here on a whim and it ended up being our favorite beer spot on the island. The brewer used to work for Barebottle in SF and he brings his expertise to all the beers he brews. Fun and delicious- you gotta check it out! read more

I purposely came back to the Kanehoe area to try out Inu. They seem like the new kid on the block that's been making a lot of waves with some good collabs with some pretty high profile mainland breweries. Inu isn't large, it's in a area with a lot of garages and even with that there's a premium for parking here, still managed to find some and walk into their tasting room that had just been reopened. I'm not sure what it looked like pre-COVID, but I'm pretty certain that there wasn't much of a change besides pushing the tables apart a little more. It's mostly production space and storage as well as a cooler. There was a large group the seemed to have put two tables together; if you go when it's busy be prepared to wait for a spot to sit. The beertender was super friendly and walked us through the whole sign in screening procedures. They had a stout and two sours and a few IPAs. I ended up trying about 6 of their beers, with the majority of them being pretty good, but I really enjoyed their sours. Unfortunately, my favorite of the two wasn't available as a crowler because something was wrong with the line, ok for pouring but packaging it was a no-go. I still walked away with their other sour which was just as legit. Worth a stop if you're into beer. read more

Inu Island Ales - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

4+ I've had a few there beers at beer shares prior to visiting the actual brewery. I've always enjoyed them and the beers usually range from good to great. They make great stouts. I don't have too much experience with their IPAs. I like their kettle sours (assuming it's much easier to produce those vs other sours in that climate) On a recent family trip to the island, my family was driving around the North Shore and we passed this place on the way back. I asked my brother to stop here because I'm a big fan of beer in general and because I knew of this place from beer shares in LA. Also saw that Kramer came here a few months ago and I've been a fan of his work when he was over at Three Chiefs. It was always cool running into him at beer events too. Unfortunately he wasn't at the brewery when I visited. We didn't stay at the bar. We just picked up a few crowlers to bring back to our hotel. The bar is smaller than I thought which isn't a bad thing and it's typical from what I've noticed at pretty much every craft brewery I've been to in the United States. The folks there seem friendly - both the bartenders and the fellow patrons and the place seemed to have a jovial atmosphere overall. The beer I got from there was a kettle sour and I thought it was tasty. It was fun sneaking it out onto Waikiki beach and drinking it there. The tropical flavors made it feel appropriate as well. Will definitely hit this place up again when I'm back on the island. I'm hoping to maybe hang out and have a drink while at the bar next time. I'll probably be seeing their beer pop-up at various shares with my buddies in here in LA. read more

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Small spot in a parking lot. Enjoyable for peeps who like eclectic beer. Beer was listed as either sold as a taster or crowler. The taster size was generous. Female worker's attitude was off putting, she seemed bothered and annoyed in dealing with customers, at the time there was only a guy and his dog there when two of us strolled up. Multiple times I said I need a few minutes to figure out what I wanted but she continued to ask multiple times what did I want to order. Her demeanor did appear a bit more positive as we were leaving. The small sitting area felt a bit warm. In general, parking is on the street unless after 5pm during the week and some other rule regarding parking on the weekend. read more

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Small causal brewery located in Kane'ohe in a converted warehouse space. They make a range of beers from larger, sours, ipa's, and stouts! It changes frequently since they brew in small batches. Check their website or Untapped pages for current offerings. I always end up talking to new people and love discussing beers and talking about other breweries across the state and country. Limited parking. They have been using plastic cups, not glass, since the pandemic. Hope they are able to serve in glass again soon. BYOF. Fresh Catch and Adeles County Kitchen are local favorites that are close by. Pro tip: Bring your favorite brewery sticker or beer label to add to the bathroom art! read more

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Wow!!!! Inu Ales serves some of the best beers I've ever had -- no joke! They have a small tasting room in which they've set up the bar counter outdoors in Covid Times. You can still take a seat and have a drink on site, but our little guy was taking a nap in the car, so I just hopped out while my husband waited in the car for me to buy beer to go. The bartender was so nice. She offered recommendations and even samples of the different beers, including the special limited edition seasonal beer which was mind-blowingly good. I love sour beers and my husband loves IPAs and both found beers we love, and the best is we found a sour double IPA that we both LOVED! I wish we have brought some home because you can only find it on the island, and it was THAT good. The hours are very limited though, but thankfully, I had read the rave reviews and saw their beer menu and knew I'd love it, so we made sure to come by during its open hours. We got there right when it opened and it already had a very small line because that day they just released a new limited-edition beer, so people were eager to try it. Heads up, the parking spot it very small and it's in a weird very industrial area, so it's easy to miss it, but as I said, it's absolutely worth it. We were happy we had a cooler with us, so we had awesome beer with us for our trip! Can't wait to visit again sometime...and hope even more so that they expand! read more

Great atmosphere, the owners were in there and they were so nice! We got to talk story, their son was in there too and he was helping out. 10/10 would go back! read more

Just left the tasting room, and let me tell you. The beer here was so good I had to purchase a glass to take home to California. Trop it like it's hot was probably the best sour I have ever tasted. I feel bad for not catching her name but our beer tender was awesome and very polite. Also had "worth the squeeze" and "straight nectar homie". Definitely will be back when I can get out here again. read more

After visiting the Buddha temple we were close by and really were in the mood for some craft beer so we stopped by this place. It is very small, only one table if you want to sit down, otherwise they sell growlers to go. I had the number 5 that day, some kind of IPA with orange juice undertones. It was absolutely delicious, a hint of orange but not overly sweet, and not very hoppy. The wife tried a pineapple and a couple of other fruity type beers. The alternative to a growler is a "taster" which is about 5-6 oz for $3.50 to $4. We did those. To sit at the one table you have to buy a modest food item. The service was friendly and helpful. It was a perfect way to end our day and if not so far from our hotel we would probably be there every day. read more

Everyone stand back! I had my first beer this Saturday! It was pink and tolerable! I am not a beer drinker now, but this place has some charm that I just can't get over! The small seating a plus! I say that because there is not a lot of room for to many people so it was not crowded! I like it! Also the guy behind the bar was super nice and happy to answer any questions that we might have had. Overall I would go back, they had UFC playing on the television as well. The name of the drink I had escapes me, but just ask for the pink one read more

Inu Island Ales - If you are not a beer drinker try this! - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Dropped in today as I was down the street getting some laser tattoo removal done and felt like a nice cold beer. I've driven by here multiple times and have wanted to try t their hazy ipa. Glad that I did. The hazy ipa was great and so was the bar tender. The place is across from the car dealership in a little warehouse which is nice out here with the weather. I would definitely drop in if you're into beer and in the area. read more

Super small local spot that our friends showed us on the first night of our visit. Only a few bar chairs at the front of the shop. All of the beer is brewed mere steps behind the bar and they're constantly creating new flavors. They offer tasters (most are $3 per) and crowlers (prices vary). Friendly staff, too! I tried one of all 6 beers they had at the time. The one I wanted to highlight is the pink one - basically beer infused with Hawaiian Punch. Pretty creative! All were good and enough to get a good buzz going. The dark stout one is 13.2%! read more

Inu Island Ales - Beer flight (one of all 6 beers on tap) - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Perfect for pau hana. I'm not the biggest beer fan but I love the brews here and how they come in smaller tasting portions so you can try multiple. The parking is kind of tricky since all the spots say reserved, but after 4pm you can park anywhere. read more

Just wow! What a fantastic find. Ube Dube Stax covered every tastebud in my mouth and oh the color... Deep rich plum at 14% ABV. Ask for a taster. Well worth it! Sadie indulged in Kahuhipa H2O. After all, she is a Dog. read more

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If you love stout koi mursaki amd favorite color:purple are my favorites. (minor) Cons or wishes: Limited seated No food read more

Inu Island Ales - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

small beers. very expensive. mediocre beer. pushy worker. spent 8 years in the beer business never felt so slighted

Loving it! Just go...all you beer lovers out there!Hele to this side of the island and enjoy these Inu ales! My fave is the Inu Pilsner. I'm not an IPA fan, but the HAZY IPA is one of the better tasting ones I've had! I liked the Mosaic Hazy IPA. Depending on the recipe, each 5oz tasting is about $3. They have 32oz cans, filled and sealed fresh out of the tap, to go. They were out of the Sour beers but next weekend....they got The Liliko'i coming out and the Raspberry Blue (I'm told it's BLUE) . Gonna come back to try! ***BTW, 14 seat max. And standing room! ---BYOF. For the foodies ---parking after 4pm IS AVAILABLE IN THE RESERVED stalls and on Weekends. --Sunday's are POP UP TACO SHOP in front and I'm told it's ono. When drinking beer, all food is ono! read more

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Here for the first time and super impressed. Good tasting brews and selections. Quality is on-point and got great customer service from Jeremy. Laid back ambience and easy to make new friends here. Super chill and can't wait to see them at the Honolulu Beer On Tap in March. read more

Inu Island Ales - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Usually I write a review during my lunch break at work but I haven't had many of those these days! Busy busy! And you know what STRESSED spelled backwards is? DESSERTS! Okay you can't get dessert here, but beer is basically the same thing right?! I love love loved this little nook in the middle of Kaneohe. Sorry KTown, but there's not much goin' on here so when something comes up, it's exciting to hop on over! The workers were really friendly. We came in on a Saturday afternoon, and it was HOT as heck! They had four different flavors on tap and we tried them all! We even got to try the guava, which was not on tap, but was just finishing off getting emptied out. There are only three tables which is the only bummer, so you'll def be waiting around as other people sip on something, and usually people like to do that leisurely. But no matter, I'll definitely be back. Pro tip, follow them on insta to see what's going on tap! And for other updates of course. See you there?! read more

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It was a shame that bars without food were still limited to takeout only during my visit because the hazy IPA's and sours offered would have been divine in a glass on-site. Keep in mind, the tasting room is all but a few chairs surrounding the bar. Parking is also minimal in the small lot sharing spaces with auto shops and other businesses nearby. I was only able to park in a 1-hour (or was it 30 minute?) visitor spot. There were only two of these. Regardless, I discovered it was take-out only anyways so I was on my way in no time. I left with a few crowlers, a 4-pack of their DDH Citra Hazy IPA, and some brewery gear that I probably didn't need, but just couldn't say no to. The Lilikoi + Guava Gose was even keel and the IPA was light (maybe malty), but still somewhat zesty throughout. Thanks to the homies who helped with my demanding list of beer and random gear. I'm fairly picky with my beer-drinking these days, but they are certainly one of the only -- if not the only -- brewery on the island worth spending your liquid meals on! read more

Inu Island Ales - Some souvenirs to-go; no on-site drinking unfortunately - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I loved it here. Definitely will be back. Service was great! Noe was very professional, kind and knowledgeable. We had the best experience and the crafts were awesome. KiLAUEA CHEESECAKE was my favorite! read more

Inu Island Ales is one place not to miss. We happened to stumble across this place (thanks to Yelp) one day several months ago. My man and I had a date night and found out there was a craft brewery down the road from us. We were beyond stoked! Our first time there, we met Co-Owner, Keaka. The second time we went, we got to meet the Master Brewer, Kyle. Super cool braddahs. At first taste of their *Mostra in Paradise* stout, we were in love with the place. We loved their cute tasting glasses too: "Steal Glass. Catch Cracks". If you're local, you know what's up. I love that you're able to get a 3 oz. taster for $3. You're able to sample everything without hurting your bank account. This is where I've tried my first Sour Ale and like it. Their Hazy IPA's and Brut IPA and love these too. Inu Island Ales has a solid line-up, perfect for any beer connoisseur or casual drinker. We've been there at least once or twice every few weeks, sometimes twice in a week. We've made friends with the regulars there and have also been super blessed being able to taste many different beers that some of them bring for a beer share. When we first started going, street tacos and pastele lumpias were being sold outside. The food was grinds and so ono! Kinda sad that they stopped doing this as the food was so good. Kyle and Keaka are cool cats and we know they'll do well with their beer venture! read more

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Small, local brewery! Always something new brewing. Great for tastings. Open-air tasting room. read more

Inu Island Ales - tasting - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

A little local brewery with some genuinely good beers. I really enjoyed their sour ales (with local flavors like guava and lilikoi) and loved their stout. They have cute tasting glasses for a reduced price, which is great if you want to try several different beers. Inu has a small and unassuming bar that opens out to the parking lot. It looks a bit like a garage so you might miss it if you don't know where to look. They currently don't provide food so if you're hungry you may need to grab something before or after. I'm really happy to find a good local brewery out here in Kaneohe. Thanks and keep up the good work! read more

Inu Island Ales - Tasters! - Breweries Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Inu Island Ales is a unique brewery for the islands in that they focus solely on small batch beers to be served on premises or in limited run bottles and cans. Currently a two man operation, the brewer Kyle MacDonald constantly turns out new brews, while owner Keaka Eckart manages the behind the scenes operations and is fixture pouring tasters behind the bar. Both guys love to talk about beer, so feel free to talk story and ask about their brewery. For people used to a big brewery and bar, this isn't what you'll find here. Located in an old warehouse in Kane'ohe on O'ahu's Windward Side, it's a trek to get here from the tourist areas of the south shore. It's well worth the effort, just make sure of the hours and that they haven't run out of beer before traveling over. The brewery and tasting room is tiny, but welcoming. You're limited to 4oz pours in their signature tasting glasses, but feel free to drink as many as you'd like. They also fill crowlers to-go; these are essentially one time use giant cans, but it's still recommended you drink them fresh. Typically, tasters are $3/each with crowlers at $15 (I believe for 32oz). Certain special stouts are only available for tasters due to the amount produced, and run $6.25/each. Every time you visit, there'll be something new to try, so if you live on the island be sure to stop by often. They also have apparel and bar gear for sale including glassware, shirts, hats, stickers, etc. Most of these items are also limited run, and once they're gone, they're gone. When visiting, they have limited parking, so be sure to ask if you're unsure. Special events also take up the entire lot, so it's easy to park at the Windward Mall and walk over. They have a restroom and free water. For those on Untappd, Inu is a Verified Venue, so be sure to check their menu there; they keep it up-to-date as things run out or new releases are tapped. Also keep an eye out for special can releases, bottle releases and events. read more

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