Pinch me: award-winning beers made on Maui sounds like a dream. Actually, it’s for real. You can get all the different craft brews they can come up with at the Maui Brewing Company brew pub in Kahana, or just pick up a six-pack at the store. Still in disbelief? They offer super cool tours of their Lahaina brewery and their tasting flights will keep you in check. 4405 … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Distiller/Brewer/Winemaker: Maui Brewing Company
Haleakala Distillers
Chef Bumanglag and the Bartender Team of Ono Beach Bar/Moonlight Lounge #Maui #Food @MauiTime
JUNIOR BUMANGLAG AND THE BARTENDER TEAM, ONO BAR & GRILL BEACH BAR/MOONLIGHT LOUNGE “Drinking rum has never been greener–from producing Maui Pineapple Rum to bottling to the recycling process, this product is not just locally sourced but environmentally friendly, too.” The Westin Maui Resort & Spa 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina 662-2775 westinmaui.com Lava Flow, Pina … [Read more...] about Chef Bumanglag and the Bartender Team of Ono Beach Bar/Moonlight Lounge #Maui #Food @MauiTime
Q & A with Jim Sargent of Haleakala Distillers
The first thing that hits you at the distillery is the aroma. I happened to drop in when the fermenting molasses had a swarming sweet and heady smell, but Haleakala Distillers manager Brian Sato assured me that there were some not so pleasant smells that come from the small pot distillery on Maui. Jim and Leslie Sargent started Haleakala Distillers 7 years ago. Jim Sargent … [Read more...] about Q & A with Jim Sargent of Haleakala Distillers
Kaanapali sunset @westinmaui is divine aided by the new Okole Wow cocktail from Tropica and pupus of course
They have couches in the back of the bar, that look right out to our adjacent island of Lana'i. Comfy, casual a great happy hour that changes daily. I just like the vibe, and their fancy cock tails. Flatbread is ono New caledonia prawns (farmed in melanesia) Seared diver scallops Okole wow cocktail is new on the menu. I love the beet color of the drink that comes … [Read more...] about Kaanapali sunset @westinmaui is divine aided by the new Okole Wow cocktail from Tropica and pupus of course
MauiTime’s 2010 Local Gift Guide: Maui Food and Drink Gifts Part 1
*** This year, be a bad-ass Santa and stuff your stocking with these rockin’ local gifts… by Jen Russo, Jacob Shafer and Anu Yagi (CLICK HERE for more) Distilling your own beer and hooch sounds like a pain in the neck. Luckily there are plenty of local distillers, spirits producers and craft beer makers on-island to keep your holiday booze shopping local. Maui Brewing … [Read more...] about MauiTime’s 2010 Local Gift Guide: Maui Food and Drink Gifts Part 1