Rice Breaker

Rice Breaker is more than just a flagship for Hana Koa Brewing Co.; it is a world-class achievement. As a World Beer Cup® Bronze Medal winner, this Tokyo Style Pilsner represents the pinnacle of Honolulu craft beer. We’ve been partying with our neighbors across the street at The Rice Factory to bring you this delicate Japanese Style Rice Lager that has quickly become a local favorite and our most sought-after brew in Kaka’ako.

The secret to this award-winning profile is the authentic sourcing of premium ingredients. By showcasing Yumepirika rice from Hokkaido, Japan, we’ve crafted a lager that boasts a snappy lemon zest aroma and a bone-dry, sake-like finish. This unique collaboration with The Rice Factory allows us to bridge the gap between traditional Japanese rice harvesting and modern Hawaii brewing techniques, resulting in a beer that is incredibly crisp, light, and elegant.

Whether you are a long-time fan or a first-time visitor to our Honolulu brewery, Rice Breaker is the ultimate "ice breaker." You could say, “本当に美味しいです” (hontoni oishi desu—it's truly delicious!), but most of the time we just end up shouting, “乾杯” (kanpai—cheers!). Have fun, be safe, and break the rice with this world-class Japanese rice lager.