Maui Brewing Company’s next seasonal, Doppelshot Doublebock, is slated for release in early September in Hawaii. This 8.2% abv Doppelbock is spiked with a healthy dose of local Maui grown coffee. Previously only available on draft at a very few select locations, it will be making it’s way into cans and to every market Maui … Continue reading
It’s been a few weeks now since the passing of HB770, or more widely known as the Hawaii Growler Law. When I announced the potential new law and its signing into law by the governor there was a ton of fan fair. Hawaii beer fans rejoiced and flooded the Beer In Hawaii Facebook post with … Continue reading
The Hawaii brewing scene is on fire right now with multiple breweries slated to open in the next few years, mostly on Oahu. But over on Maui, Kohola Brewery has quietly entered the market with plans to start brewing later this year. The brewery recently purchased the former Maui Brewing Company Lahaina facility and has … Continue reading
Where did you grow up? I am originally from Eastern Pennsylvania. I grew up there and completed my undergraduate degree in PA as well. After that I moved to California where I attended a brewing specific program at UC Davis and then worked in the state for nearly 8 years. Do you remember the first … Continue reading
Hoku Brewing Company has quietly popped onto the Honolulu brewing scene releasing two beers in the past couple of months. Unlike other breweries that open up with multiple beers, Hoku has decided to start slow, releasing one beer at a time. At the helm of the new brewery is Adam Boggs, a Colorado native, who … Continue reading
Kona Brewing Company has long been the giant of brewing in Hawaii. They are the state’s most recognizable brewing company, though many in the craft beer community have mixed or straight up negative feelings towards them. One of the main issues that regularly comes up is that all of Kona’s packaged beer available in Hawaii and the … Continue reading
Waikiki Brewing Company officially opens tomorrow, March 24th, at 11am. They will be open daily from 11am to 11pm serving 8 house brewed beers. They are located directly next to (attached) Cheeseburger Waikiki at 1945 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Here are the beers you’ll find on tap tomorrow. Go down and show some support for Oahu’s … Continue reading
It was a day of many firsts at Honolulu Beerworks. After over 100 batches brewed in a little over a year, Honolulu Beerworks welcomed its first guest brewers into the brewery to help create a unique and island inspired beer. Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales is a globe trotting brewer who has collaborated with many … Continue reading
Waikiki Brewing Company is getting very close to finally opening it’s doors and serving guests pints of beer. Their first two beers will debut at the Kona Brewers Festival on March 14th. A grand opening is being tentatively set for later this month. I got the chance to stop in while the crew was brewing … Continue reading
Where are you originally from and how did you end up in Hawaii? I’m originally from Long Island, NY and came out to Hawai’i in 2005 to attend the University of Hawai’i Manoa. I also have a great respect and passion for the ocean and surfing, so it was a win-win situation. How did you … Continue reading
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