According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, Hilo based Hawaii Nui Brewing, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The maker of both Mehana and Hawaii Nui brands has experienced rapid growth over the past 6 months and needed to restructure it’s debt. Company president Andy Baker stated restructuring was needed to keep up with their growth and … Continue reading
It may come as a surprise to most that the center of Hawaii’s exploding craft beer scene is not on Oahu, but on Maui and the Big Island. With 3 active breweries and a thriving local bar scene, the Big Island is leading the way for Hawaii’s craft beer revolution. At the forefront of the … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Beer In Hawaii 