Beer news from around the web that you need to read.

Weekly Pint – Want to win a trip to Maui for a Beer-cation?  Open to residents in all 50 states and includes tickets to the 2013 Maui Brewers Festival and a private tour of Maui Brewing Company with Garrett Marrero. http://bit.ly/XYwo2U

Craft Brewing Business – Widmer Brothers is releasing a new hop forward pale ale called Alchemy Ale with a proprietary hop blend.  Look for it in Hawaii soon. http://bit.ly/16pgRgb

Scoop San Diego – Kona Brewing Company releases the 24oz can of Longboard Lager.  http://bit.ly/Z9SVjo

Hawaii Reporter – Maui Brewing Company founder Garrett Marrero quoted in an interesting look at some of the regulatory issues craft brewers face. http://bit.ly/12imBrk

Big Island Now – Beer has a huge economic impact on Hawaii.  This report focuses mainly on distribution and doesn’t include local breweries impact. http://bit.ly/XqrYGT