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Kona Brewing Company, best known nationally for their three craft brews, Longboard Island Lager, Fire Rock Pale Ale, and Wailua Wheat Ale (as well as lesser known Big Wave Golden Ale and Pipeline Porter), has taken their 9 year partnership with Craft Brewers Alliance to the next level. They are now recognized as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Craft Brewers Alliance brands also include Red Hook, Widmer, and Goose Island Beer Company. CBA was named as the eighth largest U.S. brewer, based on domestic shipments in 2009. Craft Brewers Alliance is paying 13.9 Million for the acquisition of Kona Brewing Company.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kona Brewing fully into the Craft Brewers Alliance family.” — Terry Michaelson, CEO of CBA. “Over the past nine years, we have worked alongside Kona to help build the brand in Hawaii and on the mainland, and we have been continuously impressed by the quality of Kona’s hand-crafted beers and their reflection of Hawaii’s heritage and culture. We look forward to new opportunities to grow the Kona brand.”
The merger will facilitate increased financial, marketing, and distribution capabilities of the Kona Brewing Company. Kona Brewing Company currently distributes throughout the U.S., in alliance with Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Kona Brewing Company already produces its bottled beer and mainland draft beer at the Widmer Brothers Brewery in Portland, Oregon and the Redhook Ale Brewery in New Hampshire.
Mattson Davis, President and CEO of Kona Brewing Co., will continue as president and CEO, working closely with Michaelson on mainland growth of the brand. Rich Tucciarione will remain Brewmaster at Kona. Kona Brewing Company also operates 3 brewpubs in the state of Hawaii.
“This strengthened commitment to our partnership has been nine years in the making and provides us with the resources and expertise to take our operations to the next level. They have always respected and shown appreciation for our tradition, culture and passion for brewing exceptional beers in Kailua‐Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island.” — Mattson Davis
This means more liquid sunshine, as the Kona Brewing Co folks like to call it, for all of the Kona Brewing Company fans.
Kona Brewing Company can be found on Twitter and Facebook.
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I have a soft spot for photo contests. I love taking photos, and the idea that one of them could win me something is big. Until the end of September Starwood resorts is inviting us to submit pictures of what we think Aloha looks like. It going to fun, and there are some great packages you can win, and Sony cameras. Starting September 1, Starwood and Sony have teamed up for a solid promotion. All you have to do is find photos that share your meaning of Aloha and post them to the Starwood Hawaii facebook site, along with a few words why the photo represents aloha for you. You have till September 30th to participate.
The contest is encouraging you to go to their facebook site vote for fan favorites, and even help the judges choose the winner. Winner will be announced 10/6/2010.
Here is the fine print:
Beginning September 1 until September 30, 2010 fans are invited to upload their digital photos at ww.facebook.com/StarwoodHawaii with a photo caption, a brief description of why the image represents aloha to them, location of photo, and an approximate date that the photo was taken.
A panel of judges will select twenty finalists whose photos will be posted on www.facebook.com/StarwoodHawaii on October 6, 2010 for public viewing. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to vote and select the “Fan Favorites,” as well as help the judges select the grand prize winner.Enter for a chance to win the grand prize, a 2011 Sony Open in Hawai‘i Dream Vacation or one of seven “Fan Favorite” prizes with 5-night stays at Starwood’s oceanfront resorts on O‘ahu,
Maui, Hawai‘i or Kaua‘i and Sony Cybershot® TX5 digital cameras.Go to www.facebook.com/StarwoodHawaii for more details, official rules and eligibility and to enter the contest to “Share Your Aloha.”
The Grand Prize is a “2011 Sony Open in Hawaii” Dream Vacation” which includes the
following:
Three (3) nights at Sheraton Waikiki, three (3) nights at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury collection Resort, three (3) nights at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa and three (3) nights at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
Two (2) weekly passes to the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii® (January 11-17, 2011)
One (1) round of golf for one (1) person only (either winner or companion) with PGATour pro in Satellite Pro-Am while on trip
Two (2) tickets to a Pro-Am awards dinner with performance by a Sony Music Entertainment artist
Two (2) tickets to an advanced screening of a Sony Pictures Entertainment movie
One (1) Sony Cybershot® Digital Camera TX5: Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, 3.0" wide touch screen, 4x optical zoom, "Exmoree R" sensor, iSweep Panorama Mode, 10fps
at full 10.2 megapixelsThe Grand Prize has an approximate retail value (ARV) of $9390. The Grand Prize must be used between January 10-22, 2011.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawai‘i and Sony are also providing seven “Fan Favorites” prizes:
Five (5) night stay at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $2849.99.
Five (5) night stay at the St. Regis Princeville Resort and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $4549.99.
Five (5) night stay at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $2700.00.
Five (5) night stay at the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $3549.99.
Five (5) night stay at the Westin Ka‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $3100.00.
Five (5) night stay at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $2574.99.
Five (5) night stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani and Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5. ARV $1600.00.
Beginning September 1, Starwood Hawaii is launching a Facebook Contest for fans around the world to capture and share their photos of what “Aloha” looks like. During the month-long promotion, fans are invited to upload their digital photos on www.facebook.com/StarwoodHawaii with a photo caption, a brief description of why the image represents aloha to them, location of photo, and an approximate date that the photo was taken. A panel of judges will select twenty finalists whose photos will be posted on www.facebook.com/StarwoodHawaii on October 6, 2010 for public viewing. Visitors to the site will have the opportunity to vote and select the “Fan Favorites,” as well as help the judges select the grand prize winner.
Of the seven prizes for “Fan Favorites”, one includes an inspiring resort retreat for five nights at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa and another at the luxurious Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas as well as a Sony Cybershot® TX5 digital camera per winner. Both oceanfront resorts are right on Ka’anapali Beach and command spectacular views of West Maui mountains and the shimmering Pacific Ocean.
Photo Contest Description
Aloha! The most famous greeting from the Hawaiian Islands is considered an indescribable way of life by those who live in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Dictionary by Mary Kawena Pukui and Samuel H. Elbert defines aloha as love, affection, compassion, mercy, sympathy, kindness, grace, charity. Whether you live in Hawai‘i, California, Minnesota, London or Japan, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Sony want Facebook fans from around the world to capture and share your photos of what “Aloha” looks like to you. Go to www.facebook.com/StarwoodHawaii for more details, official rules and eligibility and to enter the contest to “Share Your Aloha.”
Facebook Postings
The contest will be featured on the following Facebook pages to encourage participation and RT (retweets).
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I am so going to this! Support your local Italian Gourmet Lover.
Friday afternoon September 3rd at 4pm Bistro Casanova in Kahului will host a wine tasting featuring five wines from the Italian islands: Sicily and Sardinia.Jim Powlan from Chambers & Chambers will presente the offerings.Bistro Casanova's chefs will prepare five delightfull tapas specially paired to enhance the wines we are offering.The price to attend is $25.00 per person.We have a limited space available, as no more than 25 guests will be allowed in Bistro's Private Dining Room.If you want to join us, please make your reservation calling Bistro Casanova at 873 3650 or visiting our website at www.casanovamaui.comThank you for supporting your local Italian gourmet lovers.
