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Kauai Island Brewery and Grill

Kalapaki Joe’s Lavender Crush with fresh pineapple, coconut vodka, house-made lavender “essence” and African blue basil. Daniel Lane photo.

Port Allen has a new restaurant and brewery. The Kauai Island Brewery and Grill opened on July 9, and features nine beers that are made in-house!

• Leilani Light – Light, golden with a touch of hops, 4.3 percent
• Lilikoi Ale – A light, golden ale with passion fruit, 4 percent
• Waialeale Ale – Light bodied, and moderately hoppy, 4.8 percent
• Na Pali Ale – More body, color and hop character than Waialeale Ale, 5.4 percent
• Captain Cook’s IPA – Super hoppy and a heady 5.8 percent
• Pakala Porter – Full bodied with a chocolate flavor, 4.3 percent
• South Pacific Brown – Moderately malty and low in hop bitterness, 3.8 percent
• Cane Fire Red – Distinctive malty character, smooth clean, yet bitter finish, 6.3 percent
• Westside Wheat – Light-bodied ale, refreshing, clean flavor, 4.7 percent

The menu features steakhouse American and Hawaiian food such as barbecue, burgers, and seafood. Continue Reading →