By Allison Young

In 2022, Napali Brewing Co. was a recipient of KIUC’s revolving loan fund from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The fund provides opportunities for both not-for-profit and for-profit entities on Kaua‘i to obtain loans at lower-than-base-rate interest. Napali Brewing Co. opened its doors in Kapaa to the public in the summer of 2023. We interviewed owners Blake and Kati Conant about their journey.

Q: Aloha, Blake. Please tell us a little bit about your family and the story of Napali Brewing Co.