Kauai, HI

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  1. danwho

    danwho Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2010 California

    Going there for a week. Any craft available?
    Cheers and mahalo.
     
  2. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,608) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Kauai Beer Company in Lihue
     
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  3. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    Was just there. Best selection I found was Living Foods in Poipu and The Wine Garden in Lihue
     
  4. aquazr1

    aquazr1 Maven (1,325) Jul 27, 2013 California

    Do a search for Kauai, I did right before I left for my current trip. Kauai Beer in Lihue and Kauai Island Brewing in Port Allen are the only breweries. The Feral Pig, Kalapaki Joe's and Kalypso Restaurant seem to have the best available on tap. You will find that Deshutes, Maui brewing, Kona brewing and Big Island Brewing are your normal finds.
     
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  5. FrogOut69

    FrogOut69 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 California
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    Feral Pig.
     
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  6. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    I'd avoid kalapaki joes, that place sucks. Keoki's Paradise is a better option if you're in poipu, IMO.
     
  7. aquazr1

    aquazr1 Maven (1,325) Jul 27, 2013 California

    Will have to check them out this week. Thanks for the heads up on Kalapaki Joe's, hadn't been there yet was only going by other comments. I have been to Feral Pig and Kalypso.
     
  8. danwho

    danwho Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2010 California

    Ok guys, thanks for the info.
     
  9. MontereyBay831

    MontereyBay831 Zealot (610) Dec 15, 2012 California
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    Awesome! Glad I saw this. I was born in Lihue, (Wilcox hospital) and I'm going there tomorrow the 12th-16th. Thanks for the info guys!!!
     
  10. aquazr1

    aquazr1 Maven (1,325) Jul 27, 2013 California

    Stopped at the Wine Garden today which had a nice selection including Sculpin and Idiot IPA. On the way back to the North shore I decided to stop at the Princeville Wine Market and he had an even bigger selection. The first thing I saw was Elijah Craig Eclipse. I'm guessing the wine shops use the same distributor so they would be your best choices for a bottle shop.
     
  11. stawn

    stawn Initiate (0) Sep 16, 2008 California

    Kauai Island Brewing is a definite must stop. We got to know the head brewer, Dave, who is a very nice guy. Loves to talk beer & will gladly show you the (small) brewhouse if you're into that. Tell him Chris from San Diego says hello!
     
  12. July2Nov

    July2Nov Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2006 Virginia

    Kauai Beer Co. Is the best brewery on that island, hands down. Try to go on Thursday when they have the food trucks. Oh, & buy a growler to go.
     
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  13. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    Kauai beer co will fill any growler, FYI. They have odd hours so make sure you check before going.
     
  14. aquazr1

    aquazr1 Maven (1,325) Jul 27, 2013 California

    Kalypso was a disappointment. Haven't found any decent tap selections on the North shore.
     
  15. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    That place was the best we ran into on the north shore for taps, not a lot of options in Hanalei. I didn't care for kalypso, the crowd or the employees. Peek your head in at Hanalei Gourmet across the street, may have better options and definitely less of the tommy bahama crowd.
     
  16. flag8r

    flag8r Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2009 Florida

    Bumping this to see what's around at retail in Kauai. Thanks!
     
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  17. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    Yep... getting to go to Kauai in August... very excited.... will have a fridge... so I'll look for Princeville Wine Market.. we are staying in Lihue so Kauai Beer Company will be a must stop.
     
  18. 01Ryan10

    01Ryan10 Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2011 California

    Put a mixed case of brews on the plane with you.
     
  19. Ford

    Ford Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2012 Texas

    Packed 8 cans with me to start...... will try to post if/where I find the good stuff... thanks for the advice everyone. Man.. it's early here in Houston... leaving for airport now.
     
  20. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,608) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Take some cans to Kauai Beer Co in Lihue and share with the owner and his son (head brewer). Great guys. Great brewery.
    Aloha.
     
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