Most countries in the South Pacific produce a good local beer…
Of course you can buy imported ‘known’ brands throughout the Pacific but the local brews are less expensive and the quality may surprise.
The Fijian brew is Fiji Bitter, also known as ‘Fiji Baby’. It’s a nice, light ale that suits the tropics.
In Vanuatu the main local beer is Tusker and it is also very good. I believe the recipe originated at Swedish brewery Pripps. ‘Bia Blong Yumi’ means ‘the beer for us’. There are also a couple of boutique breweries.
In Samoa, Vailima beer is light, refreshing, tasty and reminiscent of good German ale (and there is a strong German history in Samoa).
In the Cook Islands, Cooks Lager is the local brew and it is made in the back room of the Bond Liquor Store, opposite the Punanga Nui Markets in Avarua. If you are passing and the brewmaster is in, he will show you around if you ask politely.
Cheers!