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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Big Wave Golden Ale
This one is going to go about as well as the Long Board Lager did, or didn’t, I should say. This seems to be the Ale equivalent to their LB Lager. Smell is fruity with a little hops joining in. Pour is golden and fairly clear. Medium white head with light carbonation. It has that […]
Hitachino Nest Real Ginger Brew
I live in Hawaii where we grow mountains of ginger. If you like ginger and I do, you will like this. Fruity, Ginger, Sweet, Spicy, Medium-bodied. This is a delightful, delicious ale. Very well balanced between hoppiness, sweet ginger spiciness and malt. Excellent on the drinkable side too. Thought I got a hint of coffee […]
Castaway India Pale Ale
Ok, this is more like it when it comes to ales from Hawaii. Wasn’t too kind with the Golden Ale but this IPA is better. Still not tickled pink, as an old expression goes, but the added hoppiness takes me out of dullsville. Boy, you don’t know how it pains me to have to be […]