Full Sail Brewing has begun distributing to Hawaii again after many years out of the market. Back in the 90’s, the pioneering Oregon brewery was widely distributed here, but eventually pulled out of the market. A lot has changed in the craft brewing world and in the Hawaii beer scene since then. I consider Full … Continue reading
Kona Brewing Company’s Lemongrass Luau has been a local draft favorite for many years and now it’s finally getting released in bottles. Six packs should already be on store shelves in all markets where Kona Brewing is available. The blonde ale is brewed with generous amounts of lemongrass and fresh ginger added throughout the brewing process. … Continue reading
Time to share my thoughts on a number of new books that have come out over the past couple of months. The new trend seems to be recipe books for homebrewers as I’ve been getting a ton of them. There are a lot of homebrew recipes available on the internet and at homebrew shops, but … Continue reading
This is a guest post by Thomas Ray, the bar manager at Square Barrels in downtown Honolulu. He recently fulfilled a lifelong (beer-wise at least) dream of tasting the fabled Pliny the Younger from Russian River Brewing Company. This is one of the most hyped beers on the planet and one that people are willing … Continue reading
Hop Kine India Pale Lager is a brand new can release from Maui Brewing Company that is expected to hit the Hawaii market in February. This hopped up lager has been a favorite at the brewery for a long time and is finally making its way into cans for everyone to enjoy. Beer Notes: 5.7% … Continue reading
Well it’s about damn time! Saison Dupont is finally coming to Hawaii sometime in February. This is one of the world’s greatest beers and a personal favorite. Initially inventory will be limited and for now, classic Saison Dupont will be the only beer from the brewery. Brasserie Dupont makes a bunch of amazing beers and hopefully … Continue reading
I’m super happy to finally be able to post this. Almanac Beer Company has picked up distribution in Hawaii via Underground Wine Merchants. The San Francisco based brewery is well known in California for their excellent sour beers and their commitment to working with local farms to incorporate their produce into those beers. In recent … Continue reading
My picks of beer news from around the web that you need to read and my two cents on the topics. Most of the time it’s Hawaii beer news topics, but every once in a while you’ll find other general beer related topics. New School Beer – It’s Fall so that means pumpkin beers, yay! I’ll admit, … Continue reading
Big news for Oregon craft beer lovers in Hawaii. Local distributor Craft Northwest just announced they have secured Hawaii distribution for Caldera Brewing Company, Base Camp Brewing and Ale Apothecary. All three are very well known in Oregon and each bring a little something different to the island craft beer scene. Craft Northwest is the … Continue reading
My picks of beer news from around the web that you need to read and my two cents on the topics. Most of the time it’s Hawaii beer news topics, but every once in a while you’ll find other general beer related topics. Star Advertiser – Hawaii goes nano. Stewbum & Stonewall is currently one of the … Continue reading
