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Interview: Jeff Liles – Gordon Biersch Honolulu Brewmaster

Gordon Biersch Honolulu Jeff Liles

The beer scene has exploded in Hawaii over the past couple of years. There are more beer bars, breweries and incredible beer choices than ever before. With all of the recent growth it’s amazing to think that Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower has been brewing in Honolulu for 20 years. The waterfront restaurant pub opened long before the current craft beer craze and has been brewing up quality German style beers the whole time.

Current brewmaster, Jeff Liles, has been with the company for 18 years. The Fresno, CA., native moved to Hawaii, attended K.C.C., and worked as a server at Gordon Biersch. Fate would lead him into brewing. As the brewmaster of a brewery located on a pier, Jeff is a jack of all trades, handling everything from the brewery repairs to 200+ feet beer lines running to the outside bar.

Aloha Tower has seen it’s ups and downs, but Gordon Biersch has always been one of the most scenic spots in Hawaii to grab a pint and relax. You can catch Jeff at one of the many brewer even

Source: Beer in Hawaii

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