It’s hard to believe that Kona Brewing Company is turning 21 this year. I was still in high school when they first started as a small brewpub in Kailua Kona. A lot has changed since then and to celebrate their 21st anniversary Kona Brewing Company is release four specialty beers called the Makana Series. Each … Continue reading
Hawaii’s beer scene has exploded in 2014 with dozens of new breweries gaining distribution. One of the most anticipated beer events of the year was the opening of Maui Stone Craft Beverages. The joint venture between Stone Brewing Company and Maui Brewing Company promises to bring over 20 of the most sought after beer brands … Continue reading
Wow, I feel like every other week for almost the entire year I’ve been writing a post about a new brewery coming to Hawaii. The Oregon invasion continues with news that the highly awarded Pelican Brewing Company from Pacific City, Oregon, has just picked up distribution in Hawaii. Pelican runs one of the most picturesque pubs in … Continue reading
1. Brew’d New Beers: Breakside IPA (bottle) Gigantic Brewing Co. Ginormous IIPA (draft & bottle) Gigantic Brewing Co. IPA (bottle) Gigantic Brewing Co. Intensify Belgo-IPA (bottle) Gigantic Brewing Co. Peace Loving Decoy Vienna Lager (draft) Naparbier Undead IIPA (bottle) De Molen Hamer & Sikkel (bottle) Mission Holiday Ale (draft) Lost Coast Winterbraun (draft) Widmer x … Continue reading
After over a year of construction and many more of planning, Maui Brewing Company is nearly complete with its impressive new brewing facility in Kihei, Maui. The massive 50 barrel brewery, along with tasting room and soon to be completed restaurant is now the largest brewery in the state. The brewery has begun operations and was … Continue reading
It’s been a while since the multiple award winning Big Island Brewhaus has put out a new beer in bottles. We’ve been lucky to get a steady stream of Overboard IPA, White Mountain Porter, Golden Sabbath, Holy Humulus (new batch coming very soon) and now we can look forward to the release of Red Sea of … Continue reading
2014 has been an amazing year for craft beer in Hawaii with over 20 new breweries picking up distribution. We can now add Southern California’s Cismontane Brewing Company to the list. The Rancho Santa Margarita based brewery is well known in Orange County and Los Angeles for making fantastic IPAs and an awesome California Common, The … Continue reading
2015 is shaping up to be a great year for new breweries opening up in Hawaii. I recently had the chance to stop by Lanikai Brewing Company in Kailua and check out their gleaming new brew system and tanks. Owner and Brewmaster Steve Haumschild gave me a tour of the production brewery that will feature … Continue reading
1. Brew’dNew Beers: 2014 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand StoutDe Molen x Tired Hands Lost and Found Wild AleSierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPADeschutes Hop Trip Fresh Hop Ale3 Fonteinen Hommage (bottle)Mahr’s Brau Pilsner (bottle)Mikkeller Keeper Pilsner (cans)Naparbier Pumpkin Tzar (bottle)Jolly Pumpkin La Roja (bottle)North Coast Barrel-aged Old Rasputin XVII (bottle)Sierra Nevada Barrel-aged Narwhal (bottle) … Continue reading
Yup, it’s finally official. Maui Stone Craft Beverages is now distributing 21 craft brands on Maui. I got word earlier today that deliveries have begun to both retail and restaurant/bar accounts around the island. It has been a full year since I first posted about Stone beers being available on Maui and 10 months since … Continue reading
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