Dave Thor Newman is the man behind Honolulu’s Pint + Jigger’s craft cocktail and beer program. Dave is a seasoned mixologist and the President of the Hawaii Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild. Just like the craft beer movement, craft cocktails are growing in popularity throughout the country and Dave is bringing the art … Continue reading
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2013 Maui Brewers Festival VIP Rare Beer List
If you’re headed to Maui next weekend for the Maui Brewers Festival and haven’t bought your tickets, here is a look at the beers available to VIP ticket holders. VIP tickets grant you access to the Rare Beer tasting area and early entry at 2:30. More info on VIP tickets here. Caldera Brewing Company – … Continue reading
Hawaii Beer Blast #16: Your Weekly Craft Beer Update
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. Real a Gastropub New Beers: Big Island Brewhaus Overboard IPA – bottle Big Island Brewhaus White … Continue reading
Tiny Bubbles: Hawaii Beer Reads for 5/8/13
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. China Daily – China, the largest beer drinking country in the world, has a growing craft beer segment. It’s a big market and opportunity for Hawaii breweries…maybe someone can do a collaboration brew? http://bit.ly/11jMf3h Examiner – Charlie Papazian’s take on why craft breweries America are succeeding. http://exm.nr/10bFZas … Continue reading
Big Island Brewhaus Bottles and Draft Going Statewide
UPDATE 6/07/13: New locations carrying bottles added on both Oahu and Maui. Up until a few weeks ago you could only find beers from Big Island Brewhaus at either the brewpub in Waimea or select bars on the Big Island. But that is all about to change, as the brewery has recently started bottling it’s beers and … Continue reading
Get Ready to Bottle Share with 12th Ave. Grill’s Beer Society Club
12th Ave. Grill recently announced the formation of a limited membership Beer Society Club. What is a Beer Society Club you may ask? 12th Ave. Grill describes the club as an exclusive club for craft beer lovers who want to connect and share their passion for craft beer. 12th Ave. Beer Society members will have … Continue reading
Kauai Island Brewery & Grill My Kauai Video
Check out the brand new video from KVIC-TV3, The Kauai Visitor Information Channel, featuring Kauai Island Brewery & Grill. Continue reading
Hawaii Beer Blast #15: Your Weekly Craft Beer Update
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. Real a Gastropub New Beers: The Duchesse St Bernardus 12 St Bernardus Wit St Bernardus Tripel … Continue reading
Tiny Bubbles: Hawaii Beer Reads for 5/1/13
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. Craft Brewing Business – A great interview with Tom Kerns and Garrett Marrero about the ongoing labeling/packaging issue and local tax legislation. http://bit.ly/ZXdVaE The Washington Post – US beer is becoming more popular in a very unlikely place…Germany! http://wapo.st/ZYsqwv Beer Pulse – Anderson Valley is releasing it’s bourbon … Continue reading
The Hilo Brewfest Joins The Hawaii Beer Festival Season
With 3 Brew Festivals taking place over the next month in Hawaii, it is officially Beer Festival season! Joining the Oahu Brewfest and Maui Brewfest is the inaugural Hilo Brewfest on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The season kicked off with the Kona Brewers Festival back in March. The Hilo Brewfest will take place at the … Continue reading