The Brewing Association of Boulder, CO, reports sales from American craft brewers continue to rise, in spite of the struggling economy. An increase of 11 percent in craft beer dollar sales was reported during the first half of this year as compared to the same period last year. The trade association represents a majority of U.S. brewers, including Maui Brewing Company, whose West Side brewery is one of the craft brewing companies adding to the growth. Maui Brewing Co. contributed with a 200 percent sales increase in the first half of 2008. It is one of the fastest growing companies in Hawai‘i. Maui Brewing Co., with a brewpub in Kahana and brewery in Lahaina, has developed a reputation for making handcrafted beers brewed with Aloha and using the finest natural ingredients from around the world. For more information, contact Garrett Marrero at 280-4687 or visit www.mauibrewingco.com.