Don’t miss Oktoberfest beer
It can be easy to overlook the simple, perfectly made beers offered at Oktoberfest. Read more
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Globe-trotting saison is collab at its finest
The craft beer industry was built on innovation, risk taking and camaraderie between brewers as they tried to compete with major beer companies that dominated the market. Read more
Lanikai’s isle-inspired ways pay off
As a home brewer, Steve Haumschild loved to experiment with products growing around his home in Kailua. That exploratory passion carried over when he and a group of brewing partners decided to open Lanikai Brewing Co. a little over a year ago. Read more
Growth on tap for Maui Brewing
Eleven years ago San Diego native Garrett Marrero bought a sleepy little brewpub on Maui and renamed it Maui Brewing Co. Since then he’s quickly grown it into the largest brewery in the state with worldwide recognition and award- winning beers. Read more
Switch over to lighter pilsners, wheat beers for summer heat
Summer is the perfect time to change out your normal beer for something light, crisp and uber-refreshing. When it’s hot I prefer beers lower in alcohol (less than 6 percent) and not super heavy. Read more
Online trading offers chance to secure rare regional brews
I’ve been writing about Hawaii’s dynamic beer scene for a few years now, and we are truly blessed with an incredible selection here. But there are always rare beers to seek out. For the serious enthusiast, no great beer is out of reach. Read more
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The Truth, much more, is on tap at Beer Lab HI
Nearly every home brewer flirts with the dream of opening a professional brewery. It’s a romantic notion to sell their own creations to thirsty customers. But the reality is that it is incredibly hard work, and a hefty financial investment with little initial return, to operate a brewery. Read more
Trend of fruit-infused beer continues with IPA options
Fruit-infused tart beers featuring bright flavors with a puckering sourness were all the rage last year. But adding fruit to beer isn’t something new. Read more
Nitrogen beers aren’t new, but really deliver the flavor
Craft beer has always been driven by innovation, risk and experimentation. Without craft brewers pushing the boundaries of flavor, we would still be a nation of light lagers and bland, similar tastes. Read more
Craft-beer lovers, rejoice! Our brewery scene is alive
It has been an incredible year for the beer scene in Hawaii. Read more
Big Isle koa blossom honey flavors Makani Wheat Ale
Harvest time yields tasty, once-a-year wet hop beers
New isle breweries expand available variety of beers
Beat the heat of summer with kolsch-style brews
Neighbor islands emerge as a last frontier for beer
Kailua brewery puts taste of Hawaii into every bottle
Beaver State breweries send isles fine craft beers
Native ale’s pink sea salt provides a delicate finish
A resurgence of pilsners is forecast for this year
Flavored brews offer options for after-dinner enjoyment
Zoetzuur Flemish Ale goes great with turkey
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