Honolulu is about to have some new beers to enjoy. Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing Co. is almost up and running. Darren Garvey and Eric Jacksonjust are just waiting on the final approval from the Honolulu Liquor Commission, expected on or around February 5th. They will be starting off in an industrial building in Kaneohe. It […]
Guinness Generous Ale
Another from the eight pack of two of each type I recently found. I didn’t bother to do the Guinness Stout as I have commented before on that institution and no more need be said. This one however, was a first for me and a nice one. Poured from a 14.9 oz. can. Ruby brown […]
Winter Spirit
This is one from the eight pack box of limited edition “Amazing Ales” I just found at the local grocery store. The first one I wanted to try was the Kilkenny Cream Ale and I was not disappointed. This one is not as interesting but still a nice brew. It has a nice balance bitter […]
Werewolf Red Ale
I have long been a fan of Newcastle Brown Ale, so I was interested to try this offering. I didn’t care for the Cabbie Black and I am still waiting for the Scotch Ale to come from them soon. Red Ale is a tough ale to do right. I have to say the very best […]
Hilo Bay Cafe
A good friend from Japan and her daughter, who live on Oahu, came to Hilo for a 4 hour visit. We thought we would try a new restaurant on Hilo Bay. We had heard it had changed from the Japanese restaurant that used to be there and wanted to give it a try. They have […]
Humpy’s Big Island Ale House
Humpy’s Big Island Ale House is a place tailor-made for beer lovers by beer lovers.We believe in good food, good company, and of course, good beer — all at a good price! So come visit and see why we are so popular with the local people and tourists alike. That’s from the Humpy’s site. Are […]
Hawaiian Craft Breweries
Many Hawaiian craft breweries that distribute out of state contract with breweries on the mainland in order to minimize costs. But Maui Brewing Company, located in Lahaina, is unique in that founder Garrett Marrero brews and produces 100 percent of his product on the islands. “We want to support local agriculture and the local economy […]
Good Beer Choices in Hawaii
Five Hawaii Beers You Need to Try From the Honolulu Magazine. Craft beer is hot right now, hotter than a summer day in Hawaii. There are more breweries in the country than ever before, and even Hawaii, once awash in green bottled beer, is producing a number of award-winning breweries. In the last five years, […]