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

LA Times – The LA Times has been publishing some great articles on craft beer.  Here’s one on the craft of barrel aging beer and it’s rise to popularity in the US. http://lat.ms/Y5Sypd

Pacific Business News – Hawaii Nui Brewing may be headed towards Chapter 7 bankruptcy instead of the original Chapter 11 that they filed for.  3 creditors have ask the bankruptcy judge to remove Hawaii Nui’s managers and sell the company’s assets to pay off creditors.  http://bit.ly/14Rh54t

Food Republic – Ever wonder what beer to pair with that awesome steak or your favorite seafood dish.  Here’s a nifty food and beer pairing chart from Belgian chef Bart Vandaele.  http://bit.ly/10BCm0q

All About Beer Magazine – Stone Brewery is expanding it’s distribution to Puerto Rico.  Yes, they are shipping their beers to a small island thousands of miles away from San Diego.  So why haven’t we been able to get them to do the same thing and send their beer West to Hawaii!  http://bit.ly/11mhZzw

Beer Pulse – Anderson Valley is set to release El Steinber Dark Lager in cans this month.  Look for this American style Dark Lager in Hawaii soon. http://bit.ly/ZQ7K4c

The Grio – If you haven’t had the chance to try some of Brooklyn Breweries beers you need to put them on your list.  Head brewer Garrett Oliver is also a mastermind at food and beer pairings and shares his thoughts on why craft beer is the newest foodie rave. http://bit.ly/ZtWNuq