What I’m Drinking With Thomas Ray – Bar Manager Square Barrels

There are two things you can’t miss when you walk into Square Barrels in downtown Honolulu. Those deer antlers hanging above the taps and bar manager Thomas Ray. He’s a big guy (former Rugby player) with a huge smile, cheerfully greeting everyone who walks in. A native of the Seattle area, Ray has been living in Hawaii for the past nine years and recently took over the helm at the bar of SB. He’s a dedicated whiskey collector, with a special love for the Irish stuff, which is evident by the nice collection available at the bar. When he’s not tracking down elusive bottles of the water of life, he’s busy learning and chatting about beer. Here are two of his favorites right now, both incredible beers!

Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Helles Lager
When living in Hawaii it is essential to have that perfect beer for a hot day at the beach. Another requirement is to have an emotional support when I crawl off the Rugby pitch after being beaten to a pulp for 80 minutes. Bikini Blonde soothes my

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