Here’s another from Maui Brewing Co. and its good, as I imagined it might be. This brewery in Maui is expanding. When you do what you do right, things get bigger and better. If you don’t care for very strong, hoppy beer, you many never want to reach for an IPA. The only one that […]
Mission Holiday Ale
I live close to a small town of 500 on the coast of the Big Island Hawaii. There is a little store there I use from time to time and this ale was there. This was probably pushed off on the proprietor by his distributor because the holidays are over. Still pricey though and I […]
Advice to Mehana Brewery
I love my local craft beer maker. They are newly re-opened after being purchased out of bankruptcy. I have been there and tried and reviewed all the ales. I briefly chatted with one of the brew masters and had some suggestions. Here is what I would do if were the owner. The best ale on […]
Kilkenny Irish Cream
Here is another one I just found at my local super in Hilo. I have said, if I can find it here in Hawaii, I will review it. This was in an eight pack box with 2 of each type. I am first trying the Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale. First impression was that it is […]
Coconut Porter
I actually tried this one because it comes in a 4 pack on a day I didn’t want to drink more than that. Now, that’s a drawback and the only beer I have reviewed that comes that way. It is obviously a little more expensive to make, so instead of raising the price, they lowered […]
Kilt Lifter
I am a big fan of Scotch type Ales. I had one fresh at the brew pub in Tempe Arizona three years ago and was very impressed. This one is out of California and is by Moylans. It uses the same name for the ale that Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe did with the Kilt […]
Mana Wheat
Now, this is an interesting brew, the likes of which I have never tried! Pineapple, can you believe that? Maui Brewing Co. has been a favorite of mine since I first tried the Coconut Porter and the Bikini Lager. Both of those were exceptional brews. I just found this one yesterday and didn’t know what […]
Mountain Abbey Ale
If I can find it at my local stores here in Hilo Hawaii, I will review it. This one is a seasonal brew by Blue Moon Brewery from Colorado. This pours a beautiful dark amber with a nice tan head. This is not one of the strong Belgian Ale types and had a bit more […]
Tsunami IPA
Just went to our local liquor store in Hilo Hawaii and got two tall boys of Tsunami IPA from my local craft brewer, Mehana Brewery. This is a very nice IPA! Beautiful dark amber color and substantial tan head. Citrus hops aroma with some malty notes. Medium body with a moderately bitter hops flavor with […]
Imiloa Planetarium
I have lived in the Hilo area for 15 years and this planetarium has been here for the last nine. I never got around to going until an invitation from a Japanese family we know who lives near there. Chiaki invited us since her husband is a scientist for the Japanese team at Subaru telescope […]