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. Bar 35 Events: Wednesday, April 10th – House of Brews – Beer 101, Part 1. Each week … Continue reading
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Interview: SWAM Wine’s Jill Shiroma
Jill Shiroma opened SWAM Wine in 2006 as a friendly neighborhood liquor store specializing and promoting progressive fine wine, spirits, craft/import beers, and cigars. Slowly over the years her beer inventory has expanded and now she regularly stocks some of the rarest and most sought after beers to make it to Hawaii. The small Pearl City … Continue reading
Tiny Bubbles: Hawaii Beer Reads for 4/3/13
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. Weekly Pint – Want to win a trip to Maui for a Beer-cation? Open to residents in all 50 states and includes tickets to the 2013 Maui Brewers Festival and a private tour of Maui Brewing Company with Garrett Marrero. http://bit.ly/XYwo2U Craft Brewing Business – Widmer Brothers is … Continue reading
Hawaii Beer Blast #10: 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. Pint + Jigger Events: Wednesday, April 3rd, 6pm – BEER AND CHEESE tasting with GRANT CURLOW, Cicerone … Continue reading
Tiny Bubbles: Hawaii Beer Reads for 3/27/13
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. San Diego Magazine – San Diego highlights some of Honolulu’s hottest food and drink spots. Pint + Jigger gets a great mention. http://bit.ly/10RZhBF All About Beer Magazine – Interview with former Maui Brewing Company brewer Kim Lutz, now at SoCal’s Saint Archer Brewing. http://bit.ly/10RYxwx The Full Pint … Continue reading
Furthest West – Kauai Island Brewing Company
Kauai is the westernmost point in the United States. It’s also home to the Kauai Island Brewing Company in Port Allen, making it not only the westernmost brewery in the US, but also in the world. I got a chance to chat with owner Bret Larson and owner/head brewer Dave Curry about running a full … Continue reading
Maui Brewers Festival Tickets on Sale Now
Who’s ready for another awesome Hawaiian beer festival? I sure am and tickets for the 2013 Maui Brewers Festival went on sale today. Hosted by Maui Brewing Company, Paradise Beverages and held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center this festival will feature over 30 craft breweries, 20 plus ono Maui restaurants and food trucks … Continue reading
Hawaii Beer Blast #9: 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: Aloha Lager Aloha Double Aloha Lager New Albion Ale Guinness Events: … Continue reading
Tiny Bubbles: Hawaii Beer Reads for 3/20/13
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. The Full Pint – Deschutes has released a collaboration Barley Wine with North Coast Brewing Co. and Rogue Ales. When will we see this beauty in Hawaii? http://bit.ly/WEuQ0c Maui Brewing – Maui Brewing Company & The Lost Abbey Lemongrass Saison Collaboration Set for Release in Cans. http://bit.ly/Y6Tud8 Craft Brewing … Continue reading
Hawaii Beer Blast #8: 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: De Molen Blood, Sweat and Tears Smoked Stout Ballast Point Victory … Continue reading