V: Craft beer is beer produced by small, independent brewers using traditional brewing methods.


What are the most popular craft beers?
V: The style of a craft beer is defined by different characteristics like color, bitterness, aroma, flavor, alcohol level, carbonation and body. The most popular craft beer styles worldwide are India Pale Ale (IPA) , Stout and Porter.

How do we create the type of glass used to fit a specific type of craft beer?
V: For example, the Spiegelau IPA glass was created with the leading IPA brewers in US, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head and Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada. Hundreds of designs were developed before a right shape of glass was chosen from the final lineup of eight custom-made prototypes.

What is your unforgettable unique flavor of craft beer?
V: Maui Brewing Company’s Coconut Porter, the first beer using Hawaiian coconut in the brewing process. Brewed with six varieties of toasted coconut, malted barley and hops, this delicious-smelling beer offers flavors of coconut, chocolate and coffee while not being overly sweet.

Can you share with us any interesting craft beer pairings?
V: Craft beer has become a great hit to pair with fine dining. You can try a craft beer with cheese. Personally I like IPA with pork chops and apple relish, wheat beer with light seafood.

How do special craft beer glasses create a different drinking experience?