KōMANA Brewing Company
KōMANA Brewing Company is a craft beer and kombucha taproom at 1020 Ryan Road in Cary North Carolina. It brews fresh kombucha on site and pours small-batch craft beer hard kombucha seltzer cold-press juice and non-alcoholic drinks. The woman and minority owned taproom set out to change how people think about kombucha and it has become one of the most welcoming community hangouts in the Triangle with something on the calendar nearly every day of the week including a Monday night music jam.
Atmosphere and Vibe
KōMANA describes itself as built for everyone: beer lovers kombucha drinkers sober-curious friends and families. The taproom is relaxed approachable and friendly and it is part of the mindful drinking movement so guests who skip alcohol have as many options as those who don't. That easygoing mix makes it a comfortable room for musicians of every level and for listeners who want a laid-back night out.
Drinks
Kombucha is the star here. KōMANA brews it fresh and serves it cold with a focus on flavor first and not vinegar. The tap list also includes small-batch craft beers hard kombucha and functional and non-alcoholic drinks along with beer and beverages from around the world.
Monday Music Jam Night
Monday nights at KōMANA belong to local musicians. The Music Jam Night gives players and singers a relaxed place to sit in trade songs and meet other musicians in the Cary area. Listings for KōMANA's Monday music night have shown a 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM time slot that is free to attend with musicians singers and other performers welcome. Bring your instrument and check the KōMANA events page for the current schedule before heading out.
- When: Mondays in the evening
- Cost: Free
- Who: Musicians and singers of all levels
Kanikapila Ukulele Meetup
Ukulele players gather for the Kanikapila Ukulele Meetup a free afternoon jam in the Hawaiian tradition of playing music together. Participants can bring an instrument or borrow one. It runs on select Sundays and Mondays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM so check the calendar for dates.
More Weekly Events
- Mondays: Coloring Vinyl Night from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM with more than 50 coloring books to choose from
- Tuesdays: Free poker night with Texas Hold'em tournaments
- Wednesdays: Salsa Night with dance lessons and social dancing to Latin music
- Thursdays and Sundays: Free trivia nights
- Fridays: Karaoke Bingo
KōMANA also hosts a run club seasonal markets and events from local promoters.
Why Musicians Love It
KōMANA offers a low-pressure room with a supportive crowd and a great mix of people. Between the Monday jam the ukulele meetup and the Friday karaoke there are several ways to make music here each week. It is a good place to connect with other Triangle musicians and try out new material.
Good to Know
KōMANA Brewing Company is at 1020 Ryan Road in Cary North Carolina 27511. Call (919) 234-0137 or email contact@komanabrewing.com. Hours are generally 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 PM to midnight Wednesday and Friday noon to 10:00 PM Saturday and noon to 8:00 PM Sunday. Visit komanabrewing.com and follow @komanabrewing on Instagram for updates.
