Where did you grow up and how did you first get into craft beer? I grew up in San Diego. It was just starting to become the amazing beer scene that it is today when I left to go to college, I’m stoked that I get to visit so often and be a part of the beer community there. My stepdad, Greg, and my Opa, Bob, were into (then ...
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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. Pacific Business News - The brewing scene on Oahu is going to get a lot busier in the next year. A n ...
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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 a struggling brewery. I r ...
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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. Maui Feed - A little bit of legislative news. SB3042 will be signed into law this Saturday by ...
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The news of great breweries picking up distribution in Hawaii is on fire. I just received confirmation that Akron, Ohio, based Hoppin’ Frog Brewery will begin distributing to the Aloha state sometime in July. Founded in 2006, Hoppin’ Frog has become a consistent winner of medals at GABF and the World Beer Cup. Best known for their ...
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Portland and for that matter all of Oregon is a craft beer lovers heaven. How do Oregonians even decide what to drink each night with so many awesome choices? Lucky for us in Hawaii we’ll soon be able to savor another one of Oregon’s great breweries right here in the sun and the sand. Portland based Breakside Brewery will begi ...
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As far as West Coast breweries that are the most sought after in Hawaii, San Diego based Green Flash Brewing is at the top of the list. Well, you won’t have to bring bottles back from the mainland anymore. Green Flash will begin distributing to Hawaii later this summer with draft and bottles. Details are still coming in and I’m no ...
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Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Pacific NW, specifically Spokane and Portland. In fall 1996 I was managing an independent restaurant chain when Cameron Healy asked if I’d move from Portland to join Kona Brewing Company. They were looking to help grow craft beer awareness in the Islands as well as to open the restaurant part of K ...
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Good Life Brewing will be hitting the shelves in Hawaii later this summer with Descender IPA and Sweet As Pacific Ale. The Bend, Oregon, based brewery was founded in 2010 and currently produces 12,000 barrels a year. Descender IPA Malt: NW Pale, Briess Bonlander Munich, Weyermann Melanoidin, Crystal 60, Weyermann Carafo ...
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May is Celiac Awareness Month so I thought I’d present some of the gluten free options available in Hawaii. Whether you have a gluten intolerance or are just looking try something new, there are a number of beers to choose from. Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interf ...
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