A Guide to Pursuing Beekeeping for the Homebrewer & Meadmaker

By Grace Mehl, EAS Master Beekeeper One thing leads to another. First, you buy a brew kit. Then you buy more ingredients, source specific ingredients, plant hops, buy barley from the organic farmer, or honey from the local beekeeper. But, what if you become a beekeeper and could harvest your own, really local honey? What … Read more

Maui Brewing Shares Update on Modern Times Beer Acquisition Plans

(Kihei, HI) – After a brief deferral regarding the future of Modern Times following the failure of Brewery X to close on the transaction, the court-approved backup bidder, Maui Brewing Company, is pleased to announce their momentum in the acquisition of Modern Times. Given the surprising outcome of the auction, Maui Brewing Company was prudent … Read more

Understanding Fermentation Temperature Control

By Kara Taylor, White Labs When I started homebrewing in college, I never really thought about controlling my fermentation temperature. For one, it was an extra step in the day-long brewing process, and two, it typically required an investment I didn’t own on my college budget.  Little did I know that controlling the temperature of … Read more

Maui Brewing acquires Modern Times

To the backup-bidder goes the spoils. Hawaii’s Maui Brewing acquires Modern Times.  The fate of Modern Times has been up in the air for months now. In February 2022, the brewery announced the closing of four of its 8 taprooms, citing financial fallout from the global pandemic. Then in March, Modern Times was placed in … Read more

Hi-Wire Brewing Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager Returns

(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) — Latch up your lederhosen and don your dirndls, Hi-Wire Brewing’s Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager has returned bigger, brighter, and better than ever in six-packs of 16-ounce cans with a festive new yellow, blue, and white design. This annual fall seasonal release brought home the 2016 Gold Medal in the Great American Beer Festival’s … Read more