Aloha, all! It has been an interesting year.
We have been brewing and bottling at full blast. In the process we have encountered some of the weaker parts of the physical plant. The equipment has needed a bit of attention over the last month or so. Rob, our lead wrench, has been putting in some hours keeping the brewery and bottling line equipment up and running well. I believe that we have put the pieces in place to meet demand for our growing product line.
The market is recognizing that Hawai’i Nui and Mehana are the only beers that are bottled in Hawai’i. The summer was busier than expected here in Hawai’i. By historic standards we’ve also been putting out quite a lot of beer to Japan and the mainland west coast. We trust that this bodes well for a very busy winter season.
Our newest bottled product, Hapa Brown Ale, has been greeted with resounding two thumbs up all over the state. When Andy and I are out and about we hear the familiar cry, “Where can I get that Hapa?”
If you have not yet had a chance to try our Hapa Brown Ale, ask your retailer for it! You can always get it from our tasting room and store if nowhere else. We have a new batch just out!
Before I close – wanted to take a quick moment to tell everyone that we have just finished our winter seasonal ale. Some of you may have tried the prototype in the tasting room. It is a fantastic beer and the first of many to come over the years.
We will have a winter seasonal every year starting this year. The beer will only be sold from Mid November thru January.
This year our “Southern Cross” seasonal ale it is a smoked double red or what some call an Imperial Amber Ale. We brew it with Belgian style yeast for a very authentic and phenomenal beer. If you would like to order a keg for your Holiday party, stop by and reserve your keg today!
Mahalo for all of your support and drop me a line anytime — keith @ hawaiinuibrewing.com. We love hearing from all of you!
Aloha, Keith Kinsey
A new batch of Hapa Brown Ale rolls off the production line in Hilo, Hawai'i
