Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is among the first five cooperative utilities in the nation selected to move forward in the U.S.

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.