{"title":"Maui Brewing","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaui Brewing Company started in 2005 when Garrett Marrero opened a seven-barrel brewpub in Kahana, Maui, producing just 320 barrels that first year. The flagship trio — Big Swell IPA, Bikini Blonde Lager, and what's now called Coconut Hiwa Porter — first hit aluminum cans in March 2007, and by 2014 the company had outgrown its original facility entirely, moving into a purpose-built, grid-independent brewery in Kihei powered by a 1.2-megawatt solar array, biodiesel generators, and its own CO2 recapturing system. MBC has genuine firsts to its name too: it was the first American brewery to release a coconut beer, a pineapple beer, and a POG (passion fruit, orange, guava) beer, and its Coconut Hiwa Porter took home Gold at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival. Today it's Hawaii's largest independent craft brewery, distributed across roughly 28 states and multiple international markets, with restaurants on both Maui and Oahu. Beyond beer, the 'Ohana now includes Maui Hard Seltzer and Kupu Spirits, a line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails launched in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our full Maui Brewing collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maui-brewing-co-pineapple-mana-wheat-cans-6pack","title":"Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana Wheat Cans 6pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-5425\" class=\"post-5425 discover_beer type-discover_beer status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yearround\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"xsbf-entry-content\" class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"for\"\u003eIf the Big Swell is for hop heads and the Bikini Blonde is for lager lovers, Pineapple Mana Wheat is for everyone else — and honestly, a lot of the hop heads and lager lovers too. Brewed with organic wheat, malted barley, and fresh local Maui Gold pineapple, this is a classic American hefeweizen with a genuine Hawaiian twist. The Maui Gold pineapples used are slightly under-ripe and tart rather than syrupy sweet, complementing the wheat base perfectly without tipping into fruit punch territory. The nose brings bright pineapple, citrus zest, and hints of honeyed wheat, while the palate delivers juicy pineapple with a soft wheat body, subtle spice, and a light citrusy tang. At 5.5% ABV and just 18 IBUs, it starts smooth with zero bitterness before the pineapple kicks in with a refreshing, not-overwhelming sweetness. Crushable, tropical, and endlessly sessionable. Shop Maui Brewing Co. Pineapple Mana Wheat 6-pack online with fast shipping right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34478049296540,"sku":"C0003276L","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/MauiBrewPineappleMana.jpg?v=1590603099"},{"product_id":"maui-brewing-co-big-swell-ipa-cans-6pack","title":"Maui Brewing Co. Big Swell IPA Cans 6pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the Bikini Blonde is Maui Brewing Co.'s laid-back side, Big Swell IPA is where things get serious. Dry-hopped with a powerhouse lineup of Cascade, Chinook, Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe hops, this is an IPA built for hop lovers who want complexity without losing drinkability. It pours a clear golden-orange with strong aromas of grapefruit, orange, and pineapple, backed by sweet caramel malt, and the taste is grapefruit-forward with lemon, tropical fruit, and just enough malt to keep things balanced. At 6.8% ABV and 82 IBUs, it has the backbone you'd expect from a well-crafted American IPA without veering into harsh territory. It leans citrus over pine, making it one of the more balanced and approachable IPAs in its class. Perfect for IPA fans who want something with real Hawaiian character — brewed on the island, not just named after it. Shop Maui Brewing Co. Big Swell IPA 6-pack online with fast shipping right to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34478061027484,"sku":"C0003278L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/MauiBrewBigSwell.jpg?v=1590603942"},{"product_id":"maui-brewing-co-coconut-hiwa-porter-cans-6pack","title":"Maui Brewing Co. Coconut Hiwa Porter Cans 6pack","description":"\u003carticle id=\"post-5424\" class=\"post-5424 discover_beer type-discover_beer status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yearround\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"xsbf-entry-content\" class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCoconut Hiwa Porter is Maui Brewing's most recognized beer, renamed from its original \"CoCoNut PorTeR\" label back in 2016 — the same year it reportedly took home Gold at the Great American Beer Festival. It's brewed with genuine hand-toasted coconut alongside dark and chocolate malts, bottled at 6% ABV and 30 IBU. Pour it and expect a cola-brown to black color under a thick tan head, with an aroma of semisweet dark chocolate and just a hint of coconut. On the palate, roasted malt and coffee-like bitterness lead the way, with dark chocolate running throughout and a hoppy spice balance on the finish. Here's the genuinely honest part: reviewers consistently note the coconut character is more subtle than the name suggests — several independent tasters specifically comment that they expected more coconut flavor and found it surprisingly light. That said, it remains a widely loved, well-reviewed beer overall, rated 3.7 out of 5 across more than 120,000 Untappd check-ins. Best served slightly warmer than fridge-cold to let the coconut and chocolate notes fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuy Maui Brewing Co. 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The nose offers lime rind citrus, soft spice, and a touch of pineapple, while the mouth is lightweight but very satisfying, with crisp maltiness and carbonation that's lively without being aggressive. Soft bready malt, gentle hop bitterness, and a clean finish make it a natural for summer cookouts, beach days, or really any occasion that calls for something cold and easygoing. Each 6-pack of 12oz cans keeps things fresh and portable — no glass required. San Diego weather practically demands it. Shop Maui Brewing Co. 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