I’m not even going to try and pronounce the name of this brewery. At least the name of their beer is easy to say and this saison is easy to drink as well. Saisons are another under served beer style in the commercial market. These crisp, sometimes peppery and slightly fruity (think pear and apple) … Continue reading
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. Maui Time – A great article on the fight lead by Maui Brewing Company for truth in labeling for beers produced in Hawaii. We recently wrote about HB1126, which has now merged with HB1314. http://bit.ly/Y7m48o NYTimes – Is craft beer in big bottles getting … Continue reading
The title sums it all up. You can’t beat a beer festival on the beach in Hawaii. The 2013 Kona Brewers Festival was a fantastic event that featured great breweries and amazing food. If you’ve never made the trip over to Kona to check out this event, mark your calendars for next year and plan … Continue reading
The 2013 Kona Brewers Festival is upon us. In anticipation of Hawaii’s premiere beer event we thought we’d give you some useful pointers and info to help you enjoy the festivities. Remember, tickets are already completely sold out for the event. We’re not sure if any additional tickets will be sold at the door either. … 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. SWAM New Beers: St. Bernardus Abt 12 St. Bernardus Prior 8 St. Bernardus Pater 6 Verhaeghe … Continue reading
Sierra Nevada’s Ruthless Rye IPA is another seasonal release that makes it way to Hawaii every Spring. This is fantastic hoppy IPA that is surprisingly smooth and mellow for coming in at 55 IBUs. You’ll instantly pick up huge citrus notes from the aroma that come from a mixture of Chinook, Citra and some new … Continue reading
I recently stopped by one of Hawaii’s newest breweries, Pacific Breach Brewing, to check out their operation and learn more about their beers. The brewery is located in a large warehouse in the Pearl City Industrial Park and can easily be spotted by the huge sign on the front of the building. I met up with Brian … 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. SWAM New Beers: Pacific Breach HPA :Hawaiian Pale Ale Sam Adams Double Agent IPL : American … Continue reading
The North Shore of Oahu is known for surf, beaches, shave ice and little Haleiwa town. You’ll find tons of surf shops in Haleiwa and now you can also find awesome craft beer. Bonzer Front is a beer, wine and spirits store with an adjacent vintage boutique located next to the famous Cafe Haleiwa. In … Continue reading
UPDATE: 02/28/12 – HB1126 HD1 has been deferred. UPDATE: 04/22/12 – HB1126 has been merged into HB1314. The bill is going back and forth between the House and Senate. Read more of the support and opposition here. Hawaii is a growing craft beer market. It was not too long ago when there were only a … Continue reading
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