About Us
Carabao Brewing
was founded in 2018
by husband-and-wife team Ben and Anna Johnson, after a chance visit to Guam changed everything. What began as a short trip quickly turned into a deep connection with the island, its people, and its laid-back way of life. Within days, they knew Guam wasn't just a place to visit - it was home.
In 2019, Carabao Brewing opened its first pub in downtown Hagatna, transforming the former Mermaid Tavern & Grill into Guam's premier craft brewery and pub. As demand grew, so did the vision. In 2023, Carabao expanded into a dedicated production brewery and taproom in Anigua, allowing the team to focus fully on what they love most: making great beer.
At Carabao Brewing, we're passionate about crafting beers for every palate. While we enjoy exploring a wide range of styles, our true love lies in brewing bold, balanced West Coast IPAs using modern hops and techniques, alongside true-to-style classics that honor beer's rich history. Beyond beer, we also produce house-made sodas using fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
More than anything, Carabao Brewing is about people. It's about welcoming you like family, sharing stories over a pint, and creating a space where everyone feels at home. That's what we mean when we say "We Carabao You." It's our promise to brew with care, serve with heart, and always put community first.
Good beer, good friends, and good vibes - this is the Carabao way. We invite you to grab a pint, slow down, and share in our Hafa Adai spirit.
The Brewery
Located in Anigua, Guam, Carabao Brewing operates a custom-built 10-barrel, three-vessel Premier Stainless brewhouse designed for precision, consistency, and flexibility. This system allows us to brew a diverse range of styles at scale while maintaining strict control over quality at every step of the process. We source ingredients both locally and from around the world, selecting each component based on what best serves the beer. That means incorporating fresh, seasonal Guam-grown ingredients when they make sense, while also importing traditional malts, hops, and yeast to ensure true-to-style authenticity.
We brew the beers we like to drink
and hopefully you like them too
About Our
Brewmaster
Ben began his brewing journey as a dedicated homebrewer before making the leap into professional brewing in 2002 at Midnight Sun Brewing in Anchorage. After honing his craft in one of the most demanding brewing environments in the U.S., he went on to earn a formal brewing degree from the American Brewers Guild.
In 2012, Ben moved to Mumbai to serve as opening brewmaster for The Barking Deer, helping launch one of India's first modern brewpubs. Following the project's completion, he returned to the U.S. and joined longtime friend and brewing icon Rodger Davis at Faction Brewing in Alameda, where he further refined his approach to hop-forward beers and clean, expressive fermentation.
A visit to Guam in 2017 changed everything - and the rest is history.
Ben has no hobbies
Only Beer
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Our Beer
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Blue Skies
- India Pale Ale
- Light Bodied + Hoppy + Citrusy
- 7.6% ABV // 38 IBUs
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Pagu Punch
- Kettle Sour
- Medium Bodied + Tart + Floral
- 5.1% ABV // 13 IBUs
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Yuniiku
- Rice Lager
- Light Bodied + Crisp + Sparkling
- 5.2% ABV // 12 IBUs
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Summer Girl
- POG Pale Ale
- Medium Bodied + Tropical + Fruity
- 5.5% ABV // 26 IBUs