Here is the new can lineup for Hawaii Nui Brewing. Similar to the new Mehana cans, Hawaii Nui designs got some upgrades along with new colors. The core lineup of beers will remain the same including Kaua’i Golden Ale, Sunset Amber Ale, Hapa Brown Ale and Southern Cross Belgian Double Red Ale. Both Hapa Brown … Continue reading
After many months in hibernation Mehana Brewing is back with new designs and now packaged in cans. Hilo based Hawaii Nui Brewing Company was purchased out of bankruptcy last year by Oahu Oncologist, Dr. Paul DeMare. With a new management team the brewery has been undergoing upgrades including a renovated tap room and rebranding both the Hawaii … Continue reading
Billy Smith recently took over as the brewmaster at Kona Brewing Company and I thought I’d catch up with him to see what his plans were for the Big Island brewery. 1. Where did you grow up? I grew up in Indiana, and then I moved to Colorado where I started my professional brewing carrier … Continue reading
After many months of waiting, anticipating and getting thirsty, Honolulu Beerworks is opening it’s doors this Friday, April 11th! I’ve been following the progress of owner and brewer Geoff Seideman for Honolulu Magazine and here on the blog. It’s truly impressive how a once empty warehouse has been transformed into a cool and stylish brewpub … Continue reading
When I decided to start this blog the first person I knew I needed to meet was Doug Lamerson. He has been actively involved in the beer community in Hawaii for over 30 years, though he isn’t in the industry. His regular email blasts of beer news and happenings are received by everyone in the … Continue reading
To say that Andy Baker has seen and done it all in the beer industry in Hawaii wouldn’t be a stretch. Sales for a large distributor, check. Marketing, check. Brewery owner, check. Craft beer evangelist, check. He loves everything about beer and has been incredibly influential in the growth of craft beer in the state. The … Continue reading
UPDATE 8/27/14 – Many of you have been asking about the status of the distribution company. There obviously has been some delays and the timeline has shifted. Don’t worry, you’ll still get your Stone, Ale Smith, etc. Some things are worth the wait right? Here’s an update I received from Maui/Stone Operations Manager, Zach Nowicki: We are very … Continue reading
Tucked away on a side street in Kakaako is one of Hawaii’s most interesting museums and smallest breweries. Home of The Brave Tours and Brewing Company is home to an incredible collection of World War II memorabilia and artifacts. Owner Glen Tomlinson and his family run the museum along with daily tours of Hawaii’s World … Continue reading
Things have been very busy at Maui Brewing Company’s new Kihei location. Since groundbreaking in July, owner Garrett Marrero has kept MBC fans up to date on the progress of the new brewery, tasting room and brew pub via his Instagram and YouTube accounts. The new location sits on 5.3 acres. The new brewhouse will be … Continue reading
The Hawaiian brewing community runs deeper than you think. Hawaii has world class breweries creating incredible beers, but our roots also run deeper than that. Like so many of us born and raised in Hawaii, Fal Allen eventually migrated to the mainland and ended up in the Pacific Northwest. There he discovered real craft beer … Continue reading
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