The third time should be the charm for Kalihi Beer, which has moved and reopened in Chinatown after its unexpected closure in Kalihi around the start of the year. Originally known as Broken Boundary Brewery, Kalihi Beer is now reimagined as Olohana Brewpub, and it’s in a familiar space: the former Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing on North King Street.
“The name olohana means ‘all hands’ because it took multiple people to get this done,” owner Chris Cook says. “It’s also reminiscent of the concept of charity. Having not grown up here, I wanted to contribute.”
Plans for the working microbrewery include hosting charitable events and groups. Weekend brunches will coincide with sporting events, and a coming lunch service will cater to Downtown workers. Eventually, general manager J.T. Thomas says, the hope is to draw weekly events like trivia nights and run clubs.
If you’re reading this for the food, chef consultant Gilbert Arangure’s menu includes appetizers, entrées, salads, snacks and pizza. Dough for these pizzas is fermented 36 to 48 hours; these will debut this Friday…