My picks of beer news from around the web that you need to read and my two cents on the topics.  Most of the time it’s Hawaii beer news topics, but every once in a while you’ll find other general beer related topics.

Hawaii News Now – Aloha Beer Company is closing down for renovations. No timeline has been given on how long they will be closed. Are they adding a kitchen, renovating the restaurant or adding new tanks? We’ll find out… http://bit.ly/1cKYoxM

Beer Pulse – Buffalo Wild Wings has teamed up with Redhook to create a brand new pale ale.  Game Changer will debut in Buffalo Wild Wings 925 locations across the countries. Did you know they sell more beer than any other restaurant in the US?  http://bit.ly/14KaZhO

USA Today – The best beers for the beach includes Maui Brewing Company’s Mana Wheat.   http://usat.ly/10wlBkT

mlive – What is it with Hawaii brewers moving to Michigan? Former Maui Brewing Company brewer Scott Freitas is close to opening Latitude 42 brewing in Portage, MI. He joins former Hawaii Nui and MBC brewer John Walsh who is now at Jolly Pumpkin. http://bit.ly/1612ZrK