Archive for: Kona

Mickey = Beer at Epcot

Mickey = Beer at Epcot

If you are taking a trip to Disney soon, don’t worry you can find plenty of beer.   Small Time Drinker fell in love with Kona beer while staying at the Polynesian hotel.  We were also able to score a round of green beers on Saint Patty’s... read more »

 

Kona is Joining the Can Beer Movement

Kona is Joining the Can Beer Movement

Kona Brewing will be canning their popular Longboard Island Lager.  A release date or location availability has not been set. The move towards canned beer makes sense for Kona for several reasons: Canning is more sustainable and the brewery... read more »

 

Brew Free or Die! While You Fly

Brew Free or Die!  While You Fly

Is the crazy person in the seat next to you just to much to handle?  Skip the complementary pretzels and enjoy a craft brew.  Yes – craft beer is available on a commercial flight (and free if you happen to get bumped to first class!). ... read more »

 

Beer Review: Pipeline Porter by Kona Brewing Company

Beer Review: Pipeline Porter by Kona Brewing Company

Kona’s Pipeline Porter is the last beer I drank as part of the Open It! online event.  This beer is my brother’s favorite beer, and when I went to Vegas I brought him back a six pack as an early Christmas gift.  He was pretty blown... read more »

 

Fire Rock Pale Ale by Kona Brewing Co.

Fire Rock Pale Ale by Kona Brewing Co.

I first had Fire Rock at a pool bar in Florida.  I ordered a different beer and then belatedly noticed a  tap handle I had never seen before.  I used my good looks and charm to get the bartender to pour me a free sample.  I immediately... read more »

 

Why Drink Craft Beer? Drink Local To Be Sustainable

Why Drink Craft Beer? Drink Local To Be Sustainable

Continuing my series on why people drink craft beer it is time to discuss the environmental impacts of beer.  This was one of the two comments people have left me as to why they drink craft beer.  Let me start by saying this topic really shouldn’t... read more »

 

MillerCoors May Be A Craft Brewer Depending on You

MillerCoors May Be A Craft Brewer Depending on You

So this week MillerCoors announced the name and plans of a new business unit “Tenth and Blake Beer Company.”  The goal of this new unit is to make craft brews and import similar quality beers from around the world.  Some blogs... read more »