Craft ‘Ohana Partners with San Diego Companies To Help Manage Modern TImes

From Maui & Modern Times:

Move Allows Craft ‘Ohana to Increase Focus and Double Down on Maui Brewing Co.

Kihei, Hawaii (October 23, 2024) – Craft ‘Ohana, the parent company of Maui Brewing Co. and Modern Times Beer, has announced new partnerships with Wings & Arrow to oversee Modern Times Beer, along with a group led by San Diego businessman Duncan Ward to manage Modern Times Coffee and Hospitality. While Craft ‘Ohana will retain an interest in Modern Times, it will not be directly involved in their day-to-day operations allowing the company to focus exclusively on the continued growth of its Maui Brewing Co. and Maui Hard Seltzer brands.  zzubreebym

"As Maui Brewing Co. continues to experience significant growth, we recognized the need for strategic partnerships to help Modern Times flourish while enabling us to focus fully on our core Maui brands," said Garrett Marrero, CEO of Craft ‘Ohana. "We found two local San Diego-based partners who understand the nuances of Southern California’s market and bring deep expertise in their respective areas. This approach mirrors the leadership model we’ve successfully implemented at Maui Brewing Co. and Maui Brewing Restaurant Group to drive growth."

“Modern Times is all I can hope for in a partner,” said Josh Landan, founder of Wings & Arrow. “I have watched the brand for many years and always believed in its potential. I am still reeling from the idea that I get to work on the brand each day, help to continue the great presence it has here in San Diego and future of a local fixture."

“I am absolutely delighted to partner with Modern Times coffee and hospitality, and look forward to utilizing our 30 years of beverage focused retail experience and to working with the teams at Craft ‘Ohana and Wings & Arrow to continue building the Modern Times experience,” said Duncan Ward. “We have our first new Modern Times Beer + Coffee bar planned in West Hollywood for early 2025, and we’re brimming with exciting ideas that we know both our customers and teammates will love.”

The three entities look to seamlessly transition operations over the next month. Craft ‘Ohana is excited to continue fueling the Maui brands both in Hawai‘i and on the mainland, where the brand has seen +20% sales volume growth, with even more focus and resources.

For more information on Maui Brewing Co., visit MauiBrewing.com or follow @MauiBrewingCo on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

For more information on Modern Times, visit ModernTimesBeer.com or follow @ModernTimesBeer on Instagram and X or @ModernTimesIsYourFriend on Facebook. 

About Craft ‘Ohana

Established in 2022, Craft ‘Ohana is an award-winning family of craft beverage brands dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and quality. Its portfolio of brands includes Hawai‘i’s largest craft brewery Maui Brewing Company, Maui Hard Seltzer, Kupu Spirits, and San Diego’s Modern Times Beer. Based in Kihei, Hawai‘i, Craft ‘Ohana is the 26th largest craft brewery by volume with distribution in select US markets and countries around the world.

About Wings & Arrow

Wings & Arrow is a brand house delivering premium beer, hard seltzer, and other canned beverages. The company is based in San Diego, CA and currently distributes its beverage brands across the Western United States. Among others, Wings & Arrow is the parent to Ashland Hard Seltzer, a leader in the seltzer market.

About Duncan Ward

La Jolla based Duncan Ward, a hospitality expert with 30 years of experience owning and co-owning numerous pubs, bars, and restaurants in the UK and US, is thrilled to announce his acquisition of the Modern Times Coffee and hospitality businesses. With a vision to seamlessly integrate these establishments with his existing restaurant brands, Duncan aims to create a vibrant and innovative dining experience that prioritizes quality and community engagement. His plans include exciting new offerings and collaborations that will redefine the coffee and bar culture, ensuring each location reflects the unique character of its neighborhood.