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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Primo Brewing offers limited-edition statehood ale

Advertiser Staff

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hawaiçi’s statehood, Primo Brewing & Malting Co. said it will produce a limited-edition ale.

Primo said the ale will be available only in draft form at select bars and restaurants on Oçahu and Maui for a limited time starting this month.
“Primo wants to do something special to commemorate Hawaiçi’s rich history and Primo Statehood Ale is just the right fit,” said Kyle Wortham, director of marketing at Primo Brewing.
The ale is an addition to the draft and bottled lager version of Primo beer, which owner Pabst Brewing Co. revived in 2007, or about a decade after the previous owner stopped brewing the beer.
Founded in 1898, Primo was once Hawaiçi’s most popular beer, especially among the Islands' working-class community.
The ale version will be brewed by Hawaii Nui Brewing in Hilo.
The limited edition ale will be available as several Oçahu bars and restaurants, including Lulu’s Waikiki, Don Ho’s Island Grill, JJ Dolan’s and Oceans 808.
On Maui, the draft ale will be sold at Lulu’s at Kihei and Lahaina and the Hard Rock Cafe.