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November has been a month filled with meaningful achievements and moments that reminded us why this journey matters so deeply. From ʻŌkolehao’s powerful showing at the Tasting Alliance and San Francisco World Spirits Competition Gala to the heartfelt connections made during our ʻŌkolehao master class, we continue to witness how Hawai‘i-made craftsmanship resonates far beyond our islands.We’re proud to share the full story with you — a celebrat...","published_at":"2025-12-05T22:29:07Z","author_name":"Naehalani Breeland","url":"/feed/225129","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/225129"},{"id":137026,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:137026","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Aloha Investors!","preview":"Aloha All,I hope this finds you well and relishing the last few months of 2025! It feels like we are just coming up for air from a very long and steady push this last year. Our entire team has been heads down on this multifaceted project we call Ola, making incredible strides towards the launch of our ‘Ōkolehao Distillery at Wainaku.Resurrecting a spirit from our monarch era is a kuleana that we are honored to carry forth, in the right way. Building a distillery in which the focal point is kī...","published_at":"2025-10-16T23:10:00Z","author_name":"Naehalani Breeland","url":"/feed/137026","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/137026"},{"id":95698,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:95698","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Exploring the Most Unique Relationship in Investing","preview":"There’s no relationship in investing quite like the one between investors and founders of a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign. Investors have proven to be fiercely loyal buyers, extraordinary brand evangelists, and are generally more devoted than a VC, who has invested in dozens of more companies than your average personal investor.As part of a larger Wefunder case study, we interviewed Ola Brew Co. for its insights on this relationship and for examples on how some exemplary users have recentl...","published_at":"2018-10-09T00:26:20Z","author_name":"Everett Cook","url":"/feed/95698","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/95698"},{"id":91411,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:91411","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Hello Everyone, Attached is a 1st Quarter update. Please email directly with any questions. Thank you for your continued support. 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Is that still the case?","author_name":"Darren Osten","votes":3,"created_at":"2019-11-19T03:00:55Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-69123","answers":[]},{"id":4172,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:4172","question":"You reference a future arrangement where your new facility will co-pack and distribute for up to 10 other brands. Is this revenue stream included in this offering or will that be a completely separate business?","author_name":"Marc Snover","votes":3,"created_at":"2016-06-22T20:59:43Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-4172","answers":[{"id":4186,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:4186","answer":"Absolutely. The co-packing component is included in this offering. In Hawaii, there’s a serious shortage of manufacturing resources need to enable entrepreneurs to create products on island. For this reason, local businesses are typically forced to ship their ingredients to the mainland to have them packaged. Hawaii Cider Co. plans to utilize the equipment and facilities, during the times that they are not being used to produce cider, to co-pack for other companies in exchange for a co-packing fee. This will not only support more local entrepreneurs and products it will also provide an additional revenue stream to Hawaii Cider Co.","author_name":"Chris Whidden","votes":1,"created_at":"2016-06-23T19:17:56Z"},{"id":5928,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:5928","answer":"Providing co-packing services for other companies is something we're definitely looking forward to being able to do in the future. As you read, Hawaii Island does not have much in the way of production facilities for small to medium sized businesses who would like to make and market locally produced goods. Our projections do not include future revenues coming from co-packing services. Our first priority is to get the Cider Co. up and running smoothly and swiftly--once we have achieved this, we will begin working with select businesses in our community to explore mutually beneficial co-packing opportunities. Revenues generated for these services will be reflected in the Cider company's bottom line. Great question, Marc!","author_name":"Chris Whidden","votes":0,"created_at":"2016-10-10T22:32:50Z"}]},{"id":205136,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:205136","question":"Would like to check on my investment","author_name":"Cathy Beaty","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-05-14T21:39:56Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-205136","answers":[]},{"id":61825,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:61825","question":"Hi, I invested in May of 2017. Are there any company updates available? Thank you.","author_name":"Joanna Petterson","votes":2,"created_at":"2019-09-05T18:14:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-61825","answers":[{"id":61833,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:61833","answer":"Aloha Joanna,\u0026nbsp;Thank you so much for reaching out!\u0026nbsp;We send out quarterly updates regarding the progress of Ola Brew! Would you mind sending a current email address so that I\u0026nbsp;can make sure you are on the list? I\u0026nbsp;will send you all of them that you have not received. I look forward to hearing back from you and get you the information you are looking for!\u0026nbsp;Mahalo,\u0026nbsp;Naeha","author_name":"Naehalani Breeland","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-09-05T19:15:22Z"}]},{"id":55711,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:55711","question":"Aloha! I'm a recent investor (May round) and wondering if I will receive any form of confirmation (and my investor benefits) from Ola. Mahalo!","author_name":"Mark David Reck","votes":2,"created_at":"2019-06-20T18:46:37Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-55711","answers":[]},{"id":35540,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:35540","question":"Hi, we are sophisticated and “mature” investors. We like what you are doing; however, what we don’t see is an exit strategy for early investors. You say that your business plan is not to grow and sell. While a later stage large equity investor eventually may buy a good percentage of shares, absent that it appears we likely would not have an opportunity for a full liquidity event within 5-7 years with any certainty. Is that an accurate assessment?","author_name":"Brent Babow","votes":2,"created_at":"2019-02-22T22:50:27Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-35540","answers":[]},{"id":30810,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:30810","question":"Assuming conversion to equity, how do investors ultimately see a return on those shares? Will you be offering dividends? Will you be buying back shares? I'm not sure if terms have changed from past offerings - I see a question here about WeFunder reserving the right to sell shares, but don't see that detailed in the current offering documents. Has there been a change or resolution to this issue? I'm interested in a long-term relationship as an investor, but would also like to have a better sense of how I will be able to see a return after conversion to equity. Is there a market for these shares? Thanks!","author_name":"Anne Barker","votes":2,"created_at":"2018-11-23T21:16:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-30810","answers":[]},{"id":29774,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:29774","question":"Aloha, I was an initial investor back on the first round and have not received my perks as of yet. I have reached out a few times without reply. Would anyone else be having this concern or is there issue with the perks? May I request someone from the company to reach out to me to rectify?","author_name":"Brent Tuma","votes":2,"created_at":"2018-11-01T14:34:38Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-29774","answers":[]},{"id":19757,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:19757","question":"Bonjour, Je suis MONTIER Robert; Investisseur privé.J'ai opté pour le financement de projets pour accompagner financièrement toutes personnes sérieuses porteuses de projets.Contacter moi en cas de besoin. Voici mon mail:montierrobert12@gmail.com","author_name":"Montier Robert","votes":2,"created_at":"2018-04-12T08:58:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-19757","answers":[]},{"id":16670,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:16670","question":"Hey Guys, I'm ready for an update - tell us all the exciting stuff!","author_name":"Mary S","votes":2,"created_at":"2017-12-22T06:23:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-16670","answers":[]},{"id":315122,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315122","question":"I don't see any updates in a while what current information do you have for investors?","author_name":"Belinda Melendrez-Flores","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-09-17T20:22:21Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-315122","answers":[]},{"id":112051,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:112051","question":"Any updates on how the company is doing?","author_name":"Aisha Baha","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-10-24T21:46:59Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-112051","answers":[]},{"id":72823,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:72823","question":"I'm happy with the decision to convert (hopefully) to preferred shares at $1.42 per. It seems further investments will require a $25K minimum? Is this also true for those of us whom are awaiting conversion? I'm glad I invested and appreciate the updates as well as the strategic decisions implemented. Thanks.","author_name":"G. Michael G.","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-12-26T15:24:06Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-72823","answers":[]},{"id":68942,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:68942","question":"Hello Ola, I invested last year, but haven't received my freebees for my $1000 investor level. My birthday is coming up and I don't want to miss my free birthday pour. I am really looking forward to that. Mahalo, Dean","author_name":"Dean Holth","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-11-17T01:17:06Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-68942","answers":[{"id":69126,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:69126","answer":"Aloha Dean,\u0026nbsp;Thanks for checking in! Birthday pint can be redeemed in the taproom and your shirt will be ready this week! But we never received your size! What is your size?\u0026nbsp;and that will be ready this week too!\u0026nbsp;Looking forward to seeing you soon!\u0026nbsp;","author_name":"Naehalani Breeland","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-11-19T03:53:40Z"}]},{"id":60024,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:60024","question":"GOOD DAY: I GOT INTO ANGEL INVESTING LATE. ANY CHANCE OF ANOTHER ROUND. I THINK YOU HAVE A WINNER, HERE!","author_name":"Clinton Noel Foster, SR","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-08-19T20:28:24Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-60024","answers":[{"id":60029,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:60029","answer":"Clinton, please email me directly. brett@olabrewco.com \u0026nbsp;​","author_name":"Brett Jacobson","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-08-19T21:09:24Z"}]},{"id":54797,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:54797","question":"Does your company ship to the states,enjoyed your beer on our trip to Kona.","author_name":"Daniel D HINKLE","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-06-08T14:40:28Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-54797","answers":[]},{"id":51706,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:51706","question":"How do I invest?","author_name":"Karen Hand","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-05-01T04:25:25Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-51706","answers":[]},{"id":51112,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:51112","question":"What type of liquidity event do you anticipate for investors and any idea what the time horizon is?","author_name":"John Butterfield","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-04-24T17:26:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-51112","answers":[]},{"id":37829,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:37829","question":"Hello, two quick questions. 1. When will financial statements for 2018 be available and will they be issued prior to closing this round? 2. As I am understanding, this investment is only in Ola Brewing Co. and not Hawaiian Ola? Or will an investment fall under the umbrella of both companies?","author_name":"David Towslee","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-03-17T23:16:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-37829","answers":[{"id":37886,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:37886","answer":"David, this investment is into Hawaiian ola brewing corporation. Please email for more details on financials brett@olabrewco.com​","author_name":"Brett Jacobson","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-03-18T17:07:12Z"}]},{"id":36113,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:36113","question":"Just want to echo the question of how you anticipate investors receiving a return on investment.","author_name":"John Butterfield","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-03-04T15:16:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-36113","answers":[]},{"id":33914,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33914","question":"Aloha Ola Co. Since you are \"Employee and Community Owned,\" how do you structure ownership for your employees? Which employees, if not all of them, are able to be owners? How is ownership structured differently (or relationally) for employee-owners and investors?","author_name":"Charles Fairbanks","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-01-25T15:16:50Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-33914","answers":[]},{"id":32615,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:32615","question":"Hi, I invested in the previous round. What will the money for this round be used for? It might be listed on the page already, but the page isn't loading correctly.","author_name":"Karl (Yulaw) Jackson","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-01-01T23:04:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-32615","answers":[]},{"id":32557,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:32557","question":"Do you have any updates on when the investor perks will be sent from your last round of fundraising on Wefunder? Also, I don't think the Q3 financial update was sent.","author_name":"Conor Leahy","votes":1,"created_at":"2018-12-30T21:07:00Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-32557","answers":[]},{"id":31571,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:31571","question":"When does this latest round close? I won't have more funds available until Jan1. Thanks","author_name":"Chris Keenan","votes":1,"created_at":"2018-12-08T18:29:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/olabrewco#question-31571","answers":[{"id":32577,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:32577","answer":"Aloha Chris,\u0026nbsp;This current round closed March 30th, so you have some time!","author_name":"Naehalani Breeland","votes":1,"created_at":"2018-12-31T17:49:54Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"What's your reasoning for choosing the SAFE route and your basis for your valuation? Thanks.","answer":"Our original plan was to offer convertible notes; however, SAFE, which is substantially similar with respect to terms, offered a key advantage: simplicity. The documentation describing SAFE to investors is straightforward and to the point, which was important to us because we wanted to go with an offering that everyone, not just sophisticated investors, could take part in. Our valuation is based on projections, which show the company reaching $3.5M in annual revenues by year three—at which po..."},{"question":"You reference a future arrangement where your new facility will co-pack and distribute for up to 10 other brands. Is this revenue stream included in this offering or will that be a completely separate business?","answer":"Absolutely. The co-packing component is included in this offering. In Hawaii, there’s a serious shortage of manufacturing resources need to enable entrepreneurs to create products on island. For this reason, local businesses are typically forced to ship their ingredients to the mainland to have them packaged. Hawaii Cider Co. plans to utilize the equipment and facilities, during the times that they are not being used to produce cider, to co-pack for other companies in exchange for a co-packin..."},{"question":"How are you calling it hard cider when it legally has to be made from fermented apples?","answer":"Great question. While we’re excited about making ciders using a variety of tropical fruits, Hawaii Cider Co. will definitely be making cider with apples, too. The ciders we make with other tropical fruits will include subtext on the bottle to identify them as “sparking wine”, which is the definition currently set forth by industry regulators. We think it’s a minor technicality and are committed to working within the confines of the TTB and related tax authorities in order to ensure the compan..."},{"question":"This sounds exciting. Will your facility be able to also manufacture other products such as avocado oil? - which can be made even with avos that are watery and no high fat content, thus taking advantage also of so many avocadoes that go to waste around the island...","answer":"We’re open to all kinds of collaborations! Avocado oil sounds like a great opportunity. Working with a diverse spectrum of local farmers and entrepreneurs is probably our favorite part of the job. We are already working with a local hot pepper guru who would like to co-package his amazing line of Hawaiian hot sauces, under the brand: Spicy Ninja Sauce, with us. Similarly a local tea company is ready to begin working with us, as soon as the facility is up and running. Email me directly chris@h..."},{"question":"Do you anticipate that your distribution to the mainland will be fairly seamless, given the relationship Hawaiian Ola already has with large retailers?","answer":"Great observation. Yes. We do anticipate that our existing partnerships with large retailers such as Whole Foods, Safeway, CVS/Longs, etc. will translate into a very quick ramp-up for distribution of the new ciders on the mainland. Likewise, we also anticipate many of our small independent grocery, specialty, and gourmet stores to follow suite. It took Hawaiian Ola years to develop this retail network and the trusting relationships that come with it. Now, Hawaii Cider Co. will benefit from ha..."}]}}}