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. Honolulu Magazine – It’s a busy press week for Honolulu Beerworks! This is … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company
Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company Releases Double Rye IPA
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
Interview: Frank Wenzl Hawaiian Islands Brewing Company
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
8 Perfect Beers for Summer in Hawaii
Summer beers in Hawaii…Isn’t it summer year round in Hawaii? Yes, we are fortunate to have amazing summer-like weather almost year round here in Hawaii, but we still look forward to those searing summer days cruising at the beach. Summer also means new seasonal beers that are perfect for bbq’s, the beach and chilling with … Continue reading
Craft Beer, Food and Sun at the 2013 Kona Brewers Festival
The title sums it all up. You can’t beat a beer festival on the beach in Hawaii. The 2013 Kona Brewers Festival was a fantastic event that featured great breweries and amazing food. If you’ve never made the trip over to Kona to check out this event, mark your calendars for next year and plan … Continue reading