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This post has nothing to do with beer in Hawaii. Rather it’s my commentary on the beer industry and the amazing, passionate people that love to drink beer. If you follow the beer world closely, then you’ve probably already read the news that AB In-Bev recently purchased 10 Barrel Brewing Company in Bend, Oregon. For most people no ...

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to sit down with Dan Gordon, one of the founders of the Gordon Biersch brewing empire. I have to admit, it was a bit of a fanboy moment for me. Dan’s a legend in the brewing world and as a brewer, in my opinion, he’s up there with the best in the US. We don’t hear a lot about Dan as a brewe ...

I recently wrote an article in the Star Advertiser about how lagers really don’t get the respect they deserve in the craft beer world. The limited word count and general audience of that publication kept me from really diving into the subject in more depth. Sure there are a number of craft breweries that are now producing a few lagers. ...

When I learned two breweries in Hawaii, on different islands, were both brewing a fresh hop beer I thought, “wouldn’t it be cool if they would swap kegs and serve each beer side by side?” Well after a couple emails, Kauai Beer Company head brewer Justin Guerber and Honolulu Beerworks brewer Geoff Seideman figured out the logi ...

Hawaii get ready for a whole lot of new beers. If you’re a fan of imported foreign beers, then you’re in luck. Underground Wine Merchants (the guys who bring you Knee Deep, Heretic and Hopping Frog) have just secured the distribution rights for Artisanal Imports . Artisanal imports a wide variety of foreign beers from Europe, Asia ...

It’s Fall right? Well according the beer world the Fall season started in late August, which is when we started to see autumn themed seasonals. Just in time for the season (lets just call it rainy season for Hawaii) is Goose Island Rambler IPA. It seems that the must brew Fall seasonal style is now the red IPA. The craft beer world is fi ...

Waikiki, home of sun, surf, dream vacations and soon Oahu’s next brewery. Connected to a popular restaurant, Waikiki Brewing Company plans to brew classic American pub beers for both tourists and locals. The brewpub will feature a long bar that will allow visitors to view directly into the brewery and watch head brewer Joe Lorenzen ...

San Diego based Belching Beaver Brewery has secured distribution in Hawaii. The 3 year old brewery has had a ton of success, winning a lot of awards, and has become very well known for their peanut butter milk stout. You will be able to find 22oz bottles and drafts at your favorite beer spots around the state starting this week. Real a Gastro ...

I have to admit, I’ve never been a huge fan of the Black IPA . I’ve tried dozens and keep trying new ones. I’m not sure why, because rarely do I find one that works. I guess I like the challenge of finding one that makes me rethink my personal tastes. Why don’t I like most Black IPAs? Aside from wet hop beers, I think B ...

Hawaii has a pretty sizable brewing scene that is actually a lot more active than most realize. There are dozens of aspiring brewers that have their dreams set on opening new breweries and providing the islands with great craft beer. Between the millions of visitors to the islands each year and the growing number of locals who are en ...