San Diego’s Modern Times beers complex, yet approachable
In the last few years, beers from more than 100 breweries have become available in the state. This month, it’s Modern Times Beer. Read more
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Light, easy-drinking beers refresh during summer
This summer is all about lighter-style beers with a perfect hop balance for a snappy, thirst-quenching finish. Read more
New Oahu beers showcase best of island breweries
The great part of Oahu’s thriving scene is that each brewery creates its own unique flavors, and that means there is always a fresh beer to try. Read more
Learn ‘hard pour’ for full nitro beer experience
Nitro beers are alluring in appearance, but also in their silky smooth taste. Guinness perfected the process of adding nitrogen to beer in 1959. For many years, if you wanted to enjoy a nitro beer you were limited to Guinness and a few other Irish and English brands, or you had to visit a pub that served beer on nitro. Read more
Stone Brewing beers hit Oahu retail shelves
Maui Stone Craft Beverages now distributes brands on Oahu that include Stone Brewing Co., Modern Times, Oscar Blues, Ale Smith, Avery, Great Divide and The Lost Abbey. Read more
Hawaii brews stand up to California’s best
On a recent trip to Northern California and San Diego, I sought out as many new beers as I possibly could. But something unexpected happened. I was rather underwhelmed by what I tasted. It’s not because the beers were not good, it’s just that I was comparing my discoveries to the beers brewed in Hawaii. Read more
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2017 was packed with fresh discoveries
We’ve never had such a selection of excellent beer in Hawaii, and it will only get better. Read more
When pondering Thanksgiving dessert, think beer
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about the most important part of the meal: what to drink. Read more
New beers, breweries enliven Oahu suds scene
New breweries are opening, and some established favorites are expanding at a rapid pace. That means more great beer that is made on Oahu by local workers. Read more
Rise and stein for Oktoberfest-style beers
Though it doesn’t feel like it in Hawaii, fall weather means it’s time for Oktoberfest-style beers. They’re a welcome change from the lighter lager styles typically enjoyed during summer. Read more
Hawaii-made ice creams enhance beers for summer
Beer and ice cream make a harmonious pairing, and with so many ice cream flavors and beer styles to choose from, the combinations are almost endless. Read more
Familiar flavors help ease friends into world of craft beer
With the vast choices out there, it’s easy to find a few great selections that will get friends excited about the world of beer. Read more
Grapefruity Radler brew suits summer
Stiegl Radler, is full of fruit flavor, super spritzy and actually only half beer, and I plan on drinking it all summer. Read more
Ayinger’s Pilsner is simple perfection
My first sip of Ayinger’s Bavarian Pils reminded me that simplicity and pureness can make for a beer that borders on perfection. Read more
Hazy brews have low bitterness, rich flavor
If you’re like most people, almost every beer you’ve ever been served has been crystal clear. Read more
Tart beers offer citrusy perfection for hot weather
Over the past few years, sour beers have grown in popularity. Read more
Blonde ales gain fans with refreshing flavor
The craft beer world has been dominated for years by India pale ales, bourbon-barrel-aged stouts and sour beers. Read more
California’s Firestone Walker enters the Aloha State arena
When I started writing my blog, “Beer in Hawaii,” four years ago, I quipped that I was doing it primarily to help grow the beer community so that we could eventually get Firestone Walker Brewing to distribute to the islands. I wasn’t completely joking. Read more
Gift of beer makes holidays merry
If you’re like me, you’re always in need of some last-minute holiday gifts. The ones most challenging to find hit both the right price point — under $20 — and still impress the recipient. Read more
Welcome the holidays with an English brew
Over the past decade the beer world has been growing and changing at an incredible pace. Read more
Holiday get-togethers go better with beer
Believe it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means many get- togethers. Every year the same thing happens: You get invited somewhere, then scramble to think of something cool to take. Well, this year, plan ahead and change things up by taking a great bottle of beer. Read more
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