Where are you originally from and how did you end up in Hawaii? I am originally from Gilbert Arizona, The house I grew up in is actually 3 miles away from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. I enlisted in the United States Army in 2001 and was stationed at Schofield Barracks after basic training. After completing … Continue reading
Lanikai Brewing Company is getting very close to brewing their first batch. Today, they announced the start of a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the build out of their tasting room. The $20,000 the campaign hopes to raise will be used to complete the on site tasting room that will include draft beers and a growler … Continue reading
It’s been a little over a year since startup brewery Stewbum & Stonewall burst onto the scene in Hawaii with a massively successful Kickstarter campaign. They raised a ton of money (for Kickstarter standards) and since then they’ve been relatively quiet. Brewery co-founder, Darren Garvey, spent months looking for a location in the greater Honolulu … Continue reading
The beer scene has exploded in Hawaii over the past couple of years. There are more beer bars, breweries and incredible beer choices than ever before. With all of the recent growth it’s amazing to think that Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower has been brewing in Honolulu for 20 years. The waterfront restaurant pub opened … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe that Kona Brewing Company is turning 21 this year. I was still in high school when they first started as a small brewpub in Kailua Kona. A lot has changed since then and to celebrate their 21st anniversary Kona Brewing Company is release four specialty beers called the Makana Series. Each … Continue reading
Hawaii’s beer scene has exploded in 2014 with dozens of new breweries gaining distribution. One of the most anticipated beer events of the year was the opening of Maui Stone Craft Beverages. The joint venture between Stone Brewing Company and Maui Brewing Company promises to bring over 20 of the most sought after beer brands … Continue reading
After over a year of construction and many more of planning, Maui Brewing Company is nearly complete with its impressive new brewing facility in Kihei, Maui. The massive 50 barrel brewery, along with tasting room and soon to be completed restaurant is now the largest brewery in the state. The brewery has begun operations and was … Continue reading
It’s been a while since the multiple award winning Big Island Brewhaus has put out a new beer in bottles. We’ve been lucky to get a steady stream of Overboard IPA, White Mountain Porter, Golden Sabbath, Holy Humulus (new batch coming very soon) and now we can look forward to the release of Red Sea of … Continue reading
2015 is shaping up to be a great year for new breweries opening up in Hawaii. I recently had the chance to stop by Lanikai Brewing Company in Kailua and check out their gleaming new brew system and tanks. Owner and Brewmaster Steve Haumschild gave me a tour of the production brewery that will feature … Continue reading
Yup, it’s finally official. Maui Stone Craft Beverages is now distributing 21 craft brands on Maui. I got word earlier today that deliveries have begun to both retail and restaurant/bar accounts around the island. It has been a full year since I first posted about Stone beers being available on Maui and 10 months since … Continue reading
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