It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new release from Mehana & Hawaii Nui Brewing over in Hilo. They’ve been quietly brewing beer on the Big Island and getting feedback from their loyal tap room customers. On the back of positive reviews, Mehana Brewing is releasing a new version of Humpback Island Lager. You may recall the … Continue reading
A little over a year ago, one of Hawaii’s few breweries was sold out of bankruptcy to a relatively unknown buyer. Long time Honolulu oncologist, Dr. Paul DeMare, beat out a slew of other bidders to purchase Hawaii Nui and Mehana Brewing Company based in Hilo. Many wondered, why a life long doctor, would purchase … 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. Big Island Now – Hawaii Nui and Mehana Brewing is up and running … Continue reading
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
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
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. Hawaii Nui Brewing Facebook – This is the first activity I’ve seen out … Continue reading
Tim Quirante is a busy guy. Tim is the manager at the much beloved Liquor Collection in Honolulu where he handles beer orders and helps customers navigate their vast beer selection. For the past year, he has been a friendly beer guide Bar35‘s Wednesday night “House of Brews” beer tastings. Once a month he co-hosts … Continue reading
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. Star Advertiser- Talk about out of left field. Honolulu radiation oncologist Paul DeMare, swooped in at the last minute to win the bid to purchase struggling Hawaii Nui Brewing. What does the doctor have in mind for the Hilo based brewery he just spend $860,000 … Continue reading
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. Sierra Nevada- Sierra Nevada’s Ovila summer release is here. Get the full break down of Ovila Abbey Saison with Mandarin Oranges and Peppercorns from Sierra Nevada’s Terence Sullivan and Bill Manley. And watch for this on shelves in Hawaii soon. http://bit.ly/Z0TbyD Beer Pulse – Petaluma, CA based … Continue reading
