Hawaii loves the Pacific Northwest. So many people who grow up in Hawaii end up moving to the Portland or Seattle area and it seems like the love is being reciprocated by the brewing world. I just got word that Portland based Gigantic Brewing Company will soon be distributed to Hawaii. They join fellow Portland … Continue reading
I sort of have a problem. I’m that person who reads 5-6 books at the same time. I can’t help it, my mind can’t focus on one book every night, so I end up having a bunch of books going all at the same time. My recent conversion to reading ebooks doesn’t help either (it’s … Continue reading
Welcome to the HI Beer Blast, your weekly guide to what’s new at Hawaii’s best craft beer bars, restaurants, brewpubs and more. You’ll also find info on local beer events. New blasts go out every week on Thursdays. ***Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout has landed on Oahu and is available at various locations. Supply … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with Billy Smith, the newish head brewer at the Kona Brewing Pub in Kailua Kona. Billy was on Oahu for the day training the staff at the Koko Marina Pub about a number of new specialty beers the pub was serving. Billy is … Continue reading
Welcome to the HI Beer Blast, your weekly guide to what’s new at Hawaii’s best craft beer bars, restaurants, brewpubs and more. You’ll also find info on local beer events. New blasts go out every week on Thursdays. 1. Brew’d New Beers: Utrhel Saisonniere Heretic CHP Chocolate Hazelnut Porter Heretic Evil Cousin IIPA Deschutes Obsidian … Continue reading
Welcome to the HI Beer Blast, your weekly guide to what’s new at Hawaii’s best craft beer bars, restaurants, brewpubs and more. You’ll also find info on local beer events. New blasts go out every week on Thursdays. 1. Brew’d New Beers: La Trappe Quad La Trappe Wit De Proefbrouwerij Reinaert Wild Ale Colorado Vixnu … Continue reading
This post has nothing to do with beer in Hawaii. Rather it’s my commentary on the beer industry and the amazing, passionate people that love to drink beer. If you follow the beer world closely, then you’ve probably already read the news that AB In-Bev recently purchased 10 Barrel Brewing Company in Bend, Oregon. For … Continue reading
Welcome to the HI Beer Blast, your weekly guide to what’s new at Hawaii’s best craft beer bars, restaurants, brewpubs and more. You’ll also find info on local beer events. New blasts go out every week on Thursdays. 1. Brew’d New Beers: Coronado Hibiscus IPA Deschutes Zarabanda Saison Widmer Craftylicious American Wild Ale Deschutes Obsidian … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to sit down with Dan Gordon, one of the founders of the Gordon Biersch brewing empire. I have to admit, it was a bit of a fanboy moment for me. Dan’s a legend in the brewing world and as a brewer, in my opinion, he’s up there … Continue reading
I recently wrote an article in the Star Advertiser about how lagers really don’t get the respect they deserve in the craft beer world. The limited word count and general audience of that publication kept me from really diving into the subject in more depth. Sure there are a number of craft breweries that are … Continue reading
Beer In Hawaii 