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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 9, 2012.

Rewards Shipped + Add-on Update + Missed Pickups

Update #28 · May 23, 2013 · 2 comments

Hi all!

Main Rewards Delivered!

First off, we are happy to say the almost all our rewards have been shipped. There are 3 exceptions to this: 

1. Launch Parties - These are still being scheduled to coincide with our first non-kickstarter production batch this summer. No celebrating until we are truly in production and launched! However, if you would like your bottle sooner, message us your shipping address!
2. A few custom rewards - These are being created and will be sent soon.
3. Backer Names on Website - This is happening this month.

If you filled out your survey, are not one of the above exceptions, have not received an email from us, and your main reward has not been received, please message us and let us know. There have been some orders which were returned to sender, some surveys that were JUST filled out, and a few other issues. 

Add-On Update

For the select privileged few of you that selected a tshirt or mystery bitters add-on, you can expect to be impressed. That said, great things take time and in this case, a little but more than anticipated. Our mystery bitters are not quite ready yet and need more infusing time. We are hoping to ship sometime in late June. Also tshirts should ship on or before then as well.

Missed Local Pickups

Many of you whom selected local pickups have missed the 6 week pickup window at R&D in Kaka'ako. No worries! Just message us and we can arrange a pickup time. Also in July, we will have a permanent space in Honolulu.

Again thank you! We hope you're enjoying your bitters and stay tuned for more soon!

Mike & Kyle

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Local Backer Pickup + Other Rewards + AddOns Update

Update #27 · Apr 3, 2013 · 6 comments

Hi all! 

Another quick update! 

LOCAL BACKER PICKUP!

Starting this Friday, April 5th, local Oahu backers who opted for local pickup can grab their Kickstarter reward at R&D Bookstore & Coffee Shop located at 691 Auahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. They are open Tuesday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, and Saturday 12pm to 5pm. While you're there, be sure to check out their cocktail book selection and try some of the best craft coffee (By Morning Glass) on the island! Please be sure to bring a photo ID so we can verify your name on the backer reward.

Non-Bottle Rewards!

For backers that ordered rewards that weren't bitters, here's an estimated schedule for each:

  • Digital Recipe Card Rewards: Will be emailed next week!
  • Custom Recipe Cards: Will be mailed next week!
  • Backer Section on www.hawaiibitters.com: Will be up by the end of the month.
  • L.A. and SF Launch Parties: After shipping is complete, we will email the backers to coordinate a best date!

T-Shirt & Mystery Bitters Add-Ons

If you were one of the extra awesome backers who opted for the add-on shirt or mystery bitters to help us reach the final stretch goal, be excited because both items are coming together to be very special. Due to the extra time needed to complete these, your original reward will ship out this/next week, and your add-ons should ship around the end of the month. All backers will also have the option of purchasing any extra add-ons or adding to your existing add-on shipment at a discounted rate via our online store. More details on this to come!

THANK YOU!

We can't thank you enough for your patience! U.S. backers should expect their bitters to arrive next week. International backers will have slightly longer ship times. We can't wait to hear your feedback on the bitters once you try them!

Thank you!

Mike & Kyle

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Shipping Begins!

Update #26 · Apr 1, 2013 · 3 comments

Hi all,

Just a really quick update! Firstly, I know there are a few comments that I owe proper lengthier responses to and will do that as soon as I can. I've been really sick the last few weeks and am just now getting caught up. That said, our team has been working diligently while I was out and as I type this, we are finishing the packing/shipping/logistics process and are happy to announce that shipping will officially begin tomorrow! (This is not counting the handful of single bottles that went out in February.) For local pickups in Honolulu, details will be posted soon! I'll be sure to post another lengthier update this week, once we get some boxes out and secure the local pickup location, but I wanted to let you know the good progress right away!

Thank you for your extended patience and continual support!

Mike (and Kyle)

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LABELING!

Update #25 · Mar 5, 2013 · 3 comments

Hi Backers!

With the flavors bottled, we been hand labeling all each individual bottle. We start with a specially selected art grade paper, use a custom hand stamp with alcohol and water bleed resistant ink, then hand cut each label. Once that is done, we write individual bottle details and run it through a sticker machine to add an evenly applied permanent adhesive backing before applying it to the bottle itself. We are only doing this for our first batch for you! Check out our Vine video here for a look at the process! https://vine.co/v/bHePhiVE9Zn

Thanks again for your support and look for more updates soon!

Mike & Kyle

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Comment F.A.Q. & Answers

Update #24 · Feb 28, 2013 · 1 comment

Hi all,

I may have jumped the gun on that last update, but I was so excited to let everyone know we were bottled I forgot to address some of the questions you have been posting in the comments! I apologize for the back-to-back update! Here are some answers to your questions:

Is there an issue shipping across states? 
Due to bitters being non-potable alcohol, there is no issue with us shipping.

How and when can I add on extra bottles/items to ship with my Kickstarter order?
Once we finish labeling and have an exact final count of what products we have extra of, you will be able to place a special add-on order at www.hawaiibitters.com. Look for an update about this late next week.

Various concerns about the original shipping dates and delays..
I know it's been a frustrating and longer than intended timeline but I want you to know we are moving forward as best we can. Regarding the original timelines, the estimated delivery dates were based on 3 flavors. When we hit our extended stretch goals of 7 + 1 flavors and started test batches, we realized that delivery date was no longer viable and updated everyone. Unfortunately, there is no way to those change dates in the Kickstarter campaign after people have backed. We did send out some single bottle orders from the first bottled flavors but that was limited. The good news is we have passed the bottling hurdle and now the labeling, packing and shipping are tasks we are prepared for.

Thank you again for everything and for your patience and support. Please leave comments and if you have any urgent concerns, you can always private message or email me directly at mike [at] hawaiibitters.com.

Sincerely, 

Mike Prasad

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