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
Beer and Instagram are perfect for each other. I’ve never seen beer look so good as it has in pictures posted to Instagram (except when it’s in my hand and I’m drinking it.) The photo sharing platform is also an amazing way to stay up to date with what’s going on at your favorite brewery … 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
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
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
Beer news from around the web that you need to read. LA Times – The LA Times has been publishing some great articles on craft beer. Here’s one on the craft of barrel aging beer and it’s rise to popularity in the US. http://lat.ms/Y5Sypd Pacific Business News – Hawaii Nui Brewing may be headed towards Chapter 7 … Continue reading
According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, Hilo based Hawaii Nui Brewing, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The maker of both Mehana and Hawaii Nui brands has experienced rapid growth over the past 6 months and needed to restructure it’s debt. Company president Andy Baker stated restructuring was needed to keep up with their growth and … Continue reading
It may come as a surprise to most that the center of Hawaii’s exploding craft beer scene is not on Oahu, but on Maui and the Big Island. With 3 active breweries and a thriving local bar scene, the Big Island is leading the way for Hawaii’s craft beer revolution. At the forefront of the … Continue reading
