The news of great breweries picking up distribution in Hawaii is on fire. I just received confirmation that Akron, Ohio, based Hoppin’ Frog Brewery will begin distributing to the Aloha state sometime in July. Founded in 2006, Hoppin’ Frog has become a consistent winner of medals at GABF and the World Beer Cup. Best known … Continue reading
Portland and for that matter all of Oregon is a craft beer lovers heaven. How do Oregonians even decide what to drink each night with so many awesome choices? Lucky for us in Hawaii we’ll soon be able to savor another one of Oregon’s great breweries right here in the sun and the sand. Portland based … Continue reading
May is Celiac Awareness Month so I thought I’d present some of the gluten free options available in Hawaii. Whether you have a gluten intolerance or are just looking try something new, there are a number of beers to choose from. Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine … Continue reading
I’m very excited to announce that Knee Deep Brewing will be distributed in Hawaii. This small brewery out of Auburn, CA (just East of Sacramento) has been putting out award winning beers since 2011 and makes some of my favorite hoppy beers. There primary focus is on producing IPAs including the highly sought after Simtra, an … Continue reading
This is the first lager beer I’ve posted about. Not because I don’t enjoy or like lagers, but rather we just don’t get a whole lot of them in Hawaii. Sure, there are a handful of great German lagers available year round, but I’m really interested in stuff made domestically. Lager beers got lost in … Continue reading
For the cider lovers out there you’ll soon have another option to select from. Starting this week Ace Ciders will be available in Hawaii. Ace has been making craft ciders in Sonoma County alongside some of the nations best wineries and breweries for over 15 years. Ace Apple, Berry, Dry Joker and Pumpkin will be … Continue reading
I’ve made the mistake before. It’s a hot weekend and I’m rushing to the supermarket because I desperately need a cold one. I quickly browse the ridiculously small selection of beer I actually want to drink and grab a six pack. There is nothing quite as disappointing as finally getting to crack open that beer … Continue reading
I’ve been seriously lazy about writing more of these. I am lucky enough to be in the loop of almost every new beer that makes it to Hawaii and my intent with this column was to help share that info with the public and a bit of personal insight into these beers. 12 cases of … Continue reading
I can’t tell you how excited I was when I learned that No-Li Brewhouse beers were getting distribution in Hawaii. Am I a huge fan of the Spokane based brewery? Not really, I’d never had a single beer they made before they hit shelves here. What got me excited was that they make one of … Continue reading
It’s November in my book that is the start of the holiday season. That also means holiday/Christmas/winter seasonal beers are already hitting the shelves. Here’s a quick list of some of the winter beers to look out for in Hawaii. This isn’t a comprehensive list, so be on the look out for any others. Anchor … Continue reading
Beer In Hawaii 