Honolulu’s Real a Gastropub is known for having one of the most diverse and unique beer lineups in the state of Hawaii. The man behind all of that beer is Tony Raso, Real’s Beverage Director. Raso helped open Real last March and is responsible for constantly seeking out and pouring great new craft beers from the … Continue reading
UPDATE 09/12/13 – The eagle has landed. Kegs of Holy Humulus have been delivered to Pint + Jigger, Real, Murphy’s and Monkeypod Kitchen. Call them to see when they’ll be on tap. Also be on the look out for bottles at your favorite shop soon! Who’s ready for another locally made IPA? I think I … Continue reading
Meet Kaiao Archer. If you’ve ever ventured to Maui and visited Maui Brewing Company’s brew pub, you may have spotted him manning the brewing system in the back. Kaiao is one of the very few locally born and raised brewers in the islands. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawai’i and grew up in Waimea. After … Continue reading
It was an impressive showing at the US Open Beer Championship for Hawaii breweries. Three Hawaii based breweries took home a total of eight medals with Waimea based Big Island Brewhaus taking home five alone! Big Island Brewhaus also placed 5th overall in total points. Maui Brewing Company took home two medals and Kona Brewing … Continue reading
I’m not talking about salt on a Corona. No, I mean in my beer, like brewed with Hawaii ocean water. Sound crazy? Well it’s exactly what Aloha Beer Company brewmaster Dave Campbell did for his latest special release beer, a German Gose. A Gose is a rare and almost forgotten style of beer that is … Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to Murphy’s in downtown Honolulu, chances are you’ve been greeted by the smiling face of Jonathan Schwalbenitz. Jonathan has been working at Murphy’s for 21 years and aside from being one of the friendliest bartenders you’ll ever meet he’s also the director of the beverage program. As a huge fan of … Continue reading
Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company has just released it’s newest beer, a double rye IPA. This is a big imperial IPA with over 200lbs of flaked rye added to the mash and a ton of hops. HIBC brewmaster Greg Yount says the beer was inspired by his love for Sierra Nevada’s Ruthless Rye IPA. “I couldn’t … Continue reading
A little over a year ago, there wasn’t a true craft beer bar on Oahu. That all changed when Troy Terorotua, then the beer buyer for Whole Foods Kahala, opened Real a Gastropub in May 2012. The place has been packed with beer geeks, new beer lovers and craft beer converts ever since. Real has … Continue reading
Frank Wenzl is one of the pioneers in the craft beer industry in Hawaii. The New Jersey native has been living in Hawaii for more than 30 years and brewing professionally for more than half of that time. Frank’s latest venture is Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company, which he started with longtime brewing partner Greg Yount. … Continue reading
Grant Curlow is the former Key Account Beer Specialist at Southern Wine & Spirits of Honolulu. Yes, former…unfortunately for the beer community in Hawaii, Grant is moving to Seattle. In a very short time here in Hawaii, Grant has helped grow the craft beer community with his immense beer knowledge, passion and frequent beer tasting … Continue reading
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