Kona Seasonal 6Pk

Kona Seasonal 6-Pack is a rotating limited-edition beer 6-pack from Kona Brewing Company, featuring small-batch seasonal brews at approximately 5% ABV in 12 oz cans. What distinguishes these releases is that each one is brewed entirely at Kona's Kailua-Kona facility on Hawaii's Big Island, bearing the "Made in Hawai'i" stamp on every can.

Quick Facts: ABV: ~5% (varies by release)  |  Origin: Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i  |  Style: Rotating Seasonal  |  Brewery: Kona Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Kona Brewing Company was founded in 1994 in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i. The brewery recently became fully independent and now produces all of its beer in a state-of-the-art brewing facility just down the street from its original brewpub. The Seasonal 6-Pack represents Kona's limited-run releases—beers brewed in smaller batches that rotate throughout the year. Recent seasonal expressions have included a Brut IPA characterized by an effervescent, dry body and bright tropical fruit notes, as well as Māhea Haze and Pili Pilsner. Each seasonal draws on locally inspired flavors and ingredients suited to the Hawaiian climate and brewing tradition.

Tasting Notes

Note: Because the Kona Seasonal 6-Pack is a rotating release, flavor profiles change with each new beer. The notes below reflect the recent Brut IPA seasonal.

Aroma: Light tropical fruit arises first, followed by a clean, slightly floral quality. There is minimal malt sweetness on the nose, keeping things bright and inviting.

Taste: The entry is crisp and effervescent, with a bubbly carbonation that immediately lifts tropical fruit flavors across the palate. Mid-palate, the beer stays lean and dry in the Brut IPA style, with none of the residual sweetness common in standard IPAs. A subtle hop bitterness emerges toward the finish without heaviness.

Finish: Clean and refreshingly short, with a dry, champagne-like close. A whisper of tropical fruit lingers briefly before fading.

How to Drink Kona Seasonal

Kona's seasonal releases are designed for straightforward drinking—pour cold into a pint glass or drink directly from the can. These beers are typically sessionable and built for warm-weather enjoyment. The Brut IPA seasonal works well as a standalone sipper with its dry, bubbly character. It also pairs naturally as a beer component in a Michelada, where its effervescence and low residual sugar complement lime, hot sauce, and tomato juice. A Shandy made with fresh lemonade brings out the tropical notes. For something simple, a Radler-style mix with grapefruit juice amplifies the citrus qualities without overwhelming the base beer.

Best For

• Trying something new from a familiar Hawaiian brewery each season
• Bringing a conversation-starting 6-pack to a backyard cookout or beach gathering
• Gifting to a craft beer fan who appreciates limited-run, Hawaii-brewed releases
• Stocking a cooler for warm-weather outdoor occasions where lighter, sessionable beers shine

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kona Seasonal taste like? The flavor profile changes with each rotating release, but Kona's seasonals tend to be tropical, bright, and sessionable, reflecting the brewery's Hawaiian roots and warm-climate brewing philosophy. The recent Brut IPA seasonal features a dry, effervescent body with tropical fruit notes and clean bitterness.

How does Kona Seasonal compare to Kona Big Wave Golden Ale? Big Wave is Kona's flagship year-round golden ale with a consistent, approachable malt-forward profile, while the Seasonal 6-Pack features rotating limited-edition styles—like Brut IPA, haze, or pilsner—that explore different brewing approaches and flavor directions unavailable in the core lineup.

Is Kona Seasonal good for casual drinking? Yes—Kona's seasonal releases are typically brewed around 5% ABV with crisp, accessible flavor profiles, making them well-suited for relaxed, social drinking without requiring a developed craft beer palate.

Where is Kona Seasonal made? Every Kona Seasonal release is brewed at Kona Brewing Company's facility in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i, and each can carries a "Made in Hawai'i" designation confirming its origin.

What foods pair well with Kona Seasonal? Grilled fish tacos complement the tropical, bright character common across Kona seasonals. Poke bowls with soy and sesame mirror the Hawaiian origin. Coconut shrimp works well with the lighter body and effervescence. Grilled pineapple or teriyaki chicken echo the fruit-forward notes. A simple plate of fresh ceviche lets the beer's crispness serve as a palate cleanser.

What sizes does Kona Seasonal come in? The Kona Seasonal is widely available as a 6-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format for these rotating releases.

Is Kona Seasonal worth the price? Kona Seasonal positions in the mid-range craft beer tier, comparable to other premium domestic craft 6-packs, but carries the added distinction of being fully brewed in Hawai'i—a genuine point of provenance that most mainland craft competitors cannot match at a similar price point.

Why Kona Seasonal?

The strongest case for the Kona Seasonal 6-Pack is authenticity of origin. Since regaining full independence, Kona Brewing Company now brews every drop in Kailua-Kona, and the seasonal releases are the brewery's opportunity to experiment beyond its well-known year-round lineup. Each rotation offers a genuinely limited window to try a style that won't return once the run is finished. For drinkers who want Hawaii-brewed beer that goes beyond Big Wave and Longboard, the Seasonal 6-Pack is the most direct way to explore what Kona's brewers are currently inspired by.