World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Oktoberfest
Oompah! Some local breweries are brewing special beers for the celebration.
Author: Alexander B. Gates
Stewbum & Stonewall Is Finally Brewing Beer Again
After four long years, Stewbum’s beers are flowing from taps again, this time from its new Chinatown brewery.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s One-of-a-Kind Collaboration Beers
Beers like Dobash Imperial Stout and Unicorn Butt Sneeze Kettle Sour deserve some fame.
Rum, Whiskey, Shochu, Vodka and More: O‘ahu Distillery Roundup
From Kunia to the Ko‘olau, Wahiawā to Hawai‘i Kai, the island has more spirits than you might think.
Honolulu’s Newest Brewery Opens May 1 in the Old Precision Radio Building
Saturday’s opening day lineup at Lōkahi Brewing Co. includes Positive Vibes Lager, Honey Macadamia Nut Brown and Honolulu Haze.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Porters
Next up in our series on beer styles: Hearty, warming porters.
Honolulu’s Newest Craft Beer Spot Is in a Bank
On tap at the new Aloha Beer Downtown: Aloha Blonde, Queen St. Pils, Hefe Weizen, Froot Lupes, Hop Lei IPA and Waimānalo Farmhouse.
2020 in Review: Best Craft Beers Brewed on O‘ahu
One-offs, standards, and specials that proved too popular to stop brewing: These are the standouts from a year of local beer.
Find the Full Array of Waikīkī Brewing Co. Beers Plus Experimental Ones at Its Renovated Waikīkī Pub
After a complete overhaul, the local craft brewery is back in its original spot.
Waikiki Brewing Co. is back in Waikiki
Founded at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalakaua Avenue in 2015, Waikiki Brewing Co. outgrew that space and expanded to a larger locale in Kakaako two years later. Now, after a complete renovation, it's back in its original…
Which brewpubs and gastropubs have reopened for dine-in?
Has your favorite local brewpub or gastropub reopened with food and drink you can enjoy on the spot? Here are status updates on local breweries and how you can support local craft beer and jobs. Please note that given these…
11 Hawai‘i Brewery Reopenings and Updates in October on O‘ahu
Five are already open for dine-in; three more are reopening this week.
Beer Lab's new brewpub opens Saturday at Pearlridge
Nine months in, 2020 is full of speedbumps for businesses statewide. For Beer Lab HI, the stay-at-home orders and increasing restrictions on bars and restaurants are not stopping them from opening their third full-service brewpub this Saturday, Sept. 26, at Pearlridge…
Where to Find Hawai‘i Versions of America's Most Popular Craft Beer
Think you know your American IPAs? Try these.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: American IPAs
The story behind America’s most popular craft beer and where to find it locally.
Love Heineken but want to support local? Give these ales a try
Blonde ales are considered an easy entry for people looking to get into craft beer without knowing where to start. The Beer Judge Certification Program describes the style as an “easy-drinking, approachable, malt-oriented American craft beer. Well balanced and clean, [it]…
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: American Barley Wines
Three Hawai‘i breweries brewing this strong, bold, special-occasion beer.
This is Kalihi's first beer brewery in 127 years
Broken Boundary Brewery is Kalihi's first brewery since the closure of the Baltimore-based National Brewery Co. in 1893. It's attached to Homebrew in Paradise, O‘ahu’s only homebrew supply store, founded in 1994 by Hawai‘i brewing pioneer Dave Campbell of Aloha…
First Look: Broken Boundary Brewery in Kalihi
Kalihi’s first brewery since 1893 sets up in O‘ahu’s only homebrew supply store. Try the Jean Claude Van Blonde.
Aloha oe: What Real Gastropub meant to Hawaii's beer scene
Businesses in Hawaii are slowly reopening, but not all will still be around to pour you a pint. Last week Real Gastropub announced that stay-at-home orders have been too much to bear and it will not be reopening. For many,…
Real Gastropub, Hawai‘i’s First Restaurant to Focus on Craft Beer, Won’t be Reopening
Looking back on the restaurant that helped usher in Hawai‘i’s craft beer scene.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Blonde Ales
Learn about different beer styles and where to get them on O‘ahu. First up: easy-drinking blonde ales that are perfect for summer.
9 O‘ahu Brewery Updates and Reopenings
Discover local brewery-led workshops and tastings, new limited releases (including a Jean Claude Van Belgian Blonde) and reopening dates.
Coronavirus Alert: These Honolulu Breweries Need Your Help Now
Need a good beer to get through all the bad news? Add growlers to your pantry and support local brewers facing draft brews with a shelf life.
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Taste Japan’s Oldest Whisky in Kaka‘ako This Weekend—for 25,000 Dollars
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You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Ramen Shops on O‘ahu
A longtime Kapahulu staple takes the top spot by a landslide. Did your favorite shop make the cut?
Upstairs Waikīkī Pairs Two of Japan’s Best Under One Roof
It’s the only spot to get Sushi Sho’s glistening bara chirashi bowl and back it up with Hachibei’s jidori chicken and a hefty sake list.
This Instagram Doughnut Sensation Sells Out Every Week in Honolulu
Because the fluffiest doughnuts in town are Little Vessel Donut Co.’s vegan squares.
Worth the Splurge: Royal Lobster Rolls in Waikīkī
This classic version with fresh Maine lobster lives up to the hype.
There’s a Hidden Healthy Oasis in the Kahuku Sugar Mill
The Country Eatery offers coffee, fresh juices and healthy plates. But meat eaters are welcome, too.
Reader Poll: Where’s Your Favorite Ramen on O‘ahu?
Tonkotsu, black garlic, tan tan, miso: Who serves up your favorite bowl?
Thick pan-fried pork chops, sizzling boneless kalbi and meaty fried rice are only half of Chef Colin’s Classics, a family-style pau hana feast for four (or more).
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