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Good Brews is a craft beer centered talk show, specifically focusing on brewers in the Northwest region. Featuring interviews with local brewers, pub owners and staff, beer distributors, connoisseurs, and members from the home-brew community. Discussions include topics of interest surrounding the regional craft beer industry, including Hop growing, farming, malting, water, etc.
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The podcast where Max, James, and Ryan discover if great beer makes bad movies any better (Spoilers: It Doesn't)
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For this episode of Good Brews, Boyd and Aaron are joined by regular special guest host Will Stone (filling in for an absent Isaac). And we welcome TJ Wallin, owner of Community Pint, back into the Brewdio. The gang discusses the first year of Community Pint's success as one of Spokane's premiere craft beer bars. Plus, we chat about the upcoming 3r…
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It's time to get nerdy, Good Brews listeners! On this episode, Boyd reviews his scores from the first round of the 2018 National Homebrew Competition, and discusses how to take judges feedback to improve your beer. Then, we take a dive into German wheat ales, and how to achieve that signature clove flavor/aroma with a ferulic acid rest. There's als…
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On this episode of Good Brews, the gang rolls several beers into the studio from various parts of the country to drink and discuss. All the beers were acquired via Tavour, a beer delivery service, and this episode's line-up boasts a variety of styles. Will all the GB hosts like the beers? Will there be any "thumbs down" votes? There's only one way …
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Once again the Good Brews crew is back in the Brewdio (sans Isaac) for another exciting episode. On this edition of the show Boyd and Aaron are joined by return guests Adam Harum and Clancy Bundy - the creators of Hammered Heroes - a table top card game designed with drinking in mind. Our guests catch us up on their recent crowdfunding success, re-…
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On this edition of "Good Brews", the boys are joined by Travis Thosath - owner and head brewer at TT's Old Iron Brewery in Spokane, WA. The gang tastes some TT's beer as well as talk about the process of moving from home-brewer to commercial brewer, and how Spokane's Incubator Brewery has helped TT's launch. The GB crew also visits the "American La…
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The GB Dudes are back in the Brewdio during the Super Bowl. And joining them is Linda Johnson and Jamie Sweetser from Damn!Bucha - a local kombucha brewery. That's right, the fellas (briefly) pass up beer on this episode to tackle the mysterious fermented beverage of kombucha. Linda and Jamie discuss their kombucha business, give some insight into …
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Usually here at Good Brews Bad Views we dig into movies that are somewhat known to allow you the listener to watch along with us if you so choose, and while they are often bad they are somewhat enjoyable. This episode we change that by going to the bottom of the barrel with a gem of a bad movie that can only be described by the phrase “fantasticall…
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For this episode, co-host Isaac is out, but special guest-host and fellow beer geek Zac Whitehouse is in! Zac joins Boyd and Aaron to chat with Brewdio guest Sean Kirkpatrick - Store Manager of the Growler Guys on the South Hill in Spokane. Sean discusses how he landed in the craft beer industry and how Growler Guys operates. The group also talks a…
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The Good Brews gang is back to kick-off a brew filled 2018! For this episode, hosts Boyd, Aaron, and Isaac record remotely from Spokane's Iron Goat Brewing. They are joined by return guests Greg Brandt (Co-Owner, Head Brewer - Iron Goat) and Scotland Shouse (Brewer - Iron Goat). They discuss Iron Goat's growing barrel aging program, as well as thei…
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We're back! After a short November hiatus, Good Brews returns with a special Holiday Themed episode: Winter Brews for the Winter Blues. Co-Host Isaac Joslin is absent this episode, but taking his place is friend of the show Will Stone, and with his help we tackle drinking and discussing our favorite holiday/winter beers. We also go over Aaron's Non…
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We've got local brewing legend Moose Sanders in the Brewdio on this episode of "Good Brews". Moose talks about how he got into brewing, his time spent at brewers school in Germany, and his past brewing work at River City Brewing. He also discusses his future gig at Narrows Brewing in Tacoma, WA. Plus we talk Brews News and Joslin shares some recent…
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With the rampant success of the new It movie, GBBV decided to start the Halloween season on a similar note with Killer Klowns from Outer Space. While enjoying the antics of space alien clowns Ryan argues that the only thing creepier than a clown is a moist one while Max and James have a discussion on small town-college relations of years past all w…
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On this episode of "Good Brews", guest host Scotland Shouse of Iron Goat Brewing joins the GB crew as they chat with Todd Grove, head brewer at River City Brewing and host of the new beer radio show on KYRS: Think Beer! The gang talks River City beer, the Cicerone Certification Program, and also chats a bit about brewing (and drinking) session beer…
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If you’re going to have a movie that satirizes fascism and tries to convince people that Denise Richards is an actual human being with a non-wooden face, i.e. Starship Troopers, then maybe you should actually satirize fascism and try to have Denise Richards act like she doesn’t have a wooden face. Other such topics of discussion in this episode inc…
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Long ago when Image Comics were the fresh new kids on the block and people weren’t looking back on 1990s comics and cringing there was Spawn, Todd McFarlane’s crispy hell-powered hero that somehow managed to get a movie 5 years after his creation. While we complement the makeup that’s aged like a nice high gravity stout and suffer through CGI that’…
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Another "Good Brews" episode comin' at ya! This time we have our good friend and return guest Will Stone in the Brewdio. Having just returned from a 8,000+ mile road trip across the country, Will shares with us stories about his journey as well as several beers he grabbed along the way. Plus we've got more Brews News to cover. It's a cross-country …
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The name King Arthur evokes a lot of different mental images: fair Camelot, swords in stones, gallant knights, magic, and a British comedy troupe that had a penchant for wearing dresses. 2004’s King Arthur has absolutely none of those, instead trying to cast Arthur as an actual historical figure who was a Roman knight who is on the Historical Fanta…
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Coming to you live from James’ car as they leave Indianapolis, the GBBV Crew reflect on Gen Con 50: The Best Four Days in Gaming with each member recalling the best food, beer, and games they played while the weekend is still fresh in their minds. >>Listen to our piping hot takes here<
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On this episode of "Good Brews", the GB gang tackles the British Bitter. Specifically, the Strong Bitter (ESB). Your thirsty hosts do a comparative tasting of two Bitters Boyd has brewed, one as home-brew and one on a large scale for Iron Goat Brewing. They also try a couple commercial examples and some other beer while they talk Brews News. (Hint:…
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Way back on our episode for Spider-Man 3, Jordan Ferraro made the unfortunate statement of claiming he had never seen Batman and Robin, so naturally we forced him to watch it (twice) when he wanted to come back on the podcast. As 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the movie that “killed” super hero films for a while (even though they never actually we…
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Friend of the show Jess Sebring returns to Good Brews Bad Views to talk about 90’s hair, Encarta, war movies, kittens, Animorphs, furries, and this episode’s movie: Small Soldiers. It’s hard to tell if the movie spent more on the CGI and animatronics or it’s soundtrack as it features bands way too good for a movie that can’t decide if it’s for kids…
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Ok "Good Brews" listeners - strap in, because this episode is a doozy. First, we re-cap the 2017 Washington Brewers Festival. We jump to a couple of great interviews from the festival with Jack Lamb of Aslan Brewing (Bellingham, WA) and Bryan Copeland & Aaron Johnson from Wet Coast Brewing (Gig Harbor, WA). Then, we do the unimaginable and drink an…
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Mead and Beer come together on this episode of Good Brews! Co-Host Aaron is back in the Brewdio with Host Adam Boyd and Isaac Joslin. The GB gang is joined by special guests Thomas Croskrey of Bellwether Brewing and Jeremy Kyncl of Hierophant Meadery, who share their knowledge of the "Old World" beverage of the Braggot. They also talk about their u…
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Good Brews returns! Co-host Aaron is absent due to his newborn child, so in his stead, Special Guest Host Kelli Crawford (a woman of Science and Beer) joins Boyd and Joslin in the Brewdio to talk to this episode's special guest: Rachel Nalley. Rachel is the Head Brewer at Orlison Brewing in Airway Heights, WA - and on this episode she talks all abo…
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On this episode of Good Brews, the GB Team welcomes back Adam Harum and Clancy Bundy into the Brewdio. They have returned to talk about their latest project: Hammered Heroes - A competitive card game that centers around drinking, and also incorporates it into the gameplay. Adam and Clancy talk about how they came up with the game as well as their c…
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On Episode 105, the GB gang kicks off their new non-radio venture by inviting Matt Hanson into the Brewdio. Matt talks all about his brewery (Whistle Punk Brewing), their new taproom in downtown Spokane, and he also shares some Whistle Punk beers with the hosts. Matt also fills everybody in about the upcoming Spokane Craft Beer Week. And finally, I…
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On Episode 104 of "Good Brews", the show says goodbye to KYRS. Host Adam Boyd explains why "Good Brews" will move from KYRS radio and straight to the Interwebs. To help say goodbye, friends of the show Aaron Fernald and Isaac Joslin join the episode to talk about two versions of a Barley Wine Aaron brewed a year ago. It's been a great run, KYRS - t…
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On this episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd finds himself in Newberg, OR at "Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery". Joining him is the brewery's founder and brewer Christian DeBenedetti who shares the story of how the brewery began (within an actual farmhouse) and discusses the unique nature of the "Wolves & People" beer and brewing philosophy. Mo…
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Fresh off the road from the Pacific Northwest Homebrewers Conference, the IBU gang joins "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd to discuss their experiences from PNWHC. Listen in as TJ Wallin, JD Scott, Will Stone, and Aaron Fernald jump into the Brewdio to talk home-brew. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews [Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http:/…
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"Good Brews" friends Isaac Jensen and Isaac Joslin return once again for an "Isaacs Roundtable" with host Adam Boyd. On this particular edition, the gang takes a look at 9 of their favorite malty beers. Take a spin around the table with the Isaacs and Boyd as they drink and discuss beers that definitely have their malty backbones showing. More info…
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Ladies and gentlemen, it's our 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate 100 segments of "Good Brews" then to invite a special guest onto the show. For this episode, host Adam Boyd sits down with beer writer, blogger, and fellow Spokane beer enthusiast Rick Bonino in the Iron Goat Brewing taproom. Rick discusses his work as a beer writing for…
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For this episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd is live on the air waves with a special KYRS Spring Fund Drive edition of the show. But he's not alone! He is joined by friend of the show, and representative from Spokes Mobile Canning, Isaac Joslin. On the show they discuss Isaac's travels in Montana for Spokes, and the breweries and beer scene the…
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Straight from the Brewdio, this episode of "Good Brews" welcomes the leadership team from the Inland Brewers Unite homebrew club back to the show. Host Adam Boyd is joined by Aaron Fernald, JD Scott, and Will Stone. They talk about upcoming IBU Club events and also do a tasting of Aaron's homebrew clone of Ninkasi's Total Domination IPA. More info …
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The "New & Notable" segment returns on this week's episode of "Good Brews". Host Adam Boyd reviews a few notable seasonal beers that are out there on the shelves for PNW drinkers to try, as well as covers some upcoming beer events in "Brews News" and closes out the show with the "Beer of the Week". More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews [Music:…
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"Good Brews" this week invites Josh Goodman, Founder and CEO of "Pour My Beer" - an innovative company that implements digital self-serving beer systems all over the world. Josh talks with "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd all about "Pour My Beer", including how it got started and the basics of how the system works. Plus they discuss the benefits in havi…
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For this week's episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd decides to talk about American Football in honor of Super Bowl Sunday! Just kidding... instead he tackles a method of yeast tempering for bottle conditioning sour and high gravity beers in "Brewing Science" and also covers an interesting historic rumor about Teddy Rosevelt and beer in Africa in…
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This week on "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd is joined by Jill Marilley and Delaney Wardell, two representatives from the Pacific Northwest Hombrewers Conference. Commencing on March 17th & 18th in Vancouver, WA, the PNWHC celebrates home brewers and the hobby within the Pacific Northwest. Jill and Delaney talk about the conference in full detail, incl…
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For "Good Brews" this week, host Adam Boyd dives into some regular show segments: "Brewing Science" - Learn how some science students are brewing up a way to make beer on the Moon; "Style Profile: Hop Edition" - Take a look at the first experimental hop ever released to home brewers, HBC-438, and how it's helping fight ALS. Plus "Brews News" and th…
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On this episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd finds himself at the former Jones Radiator bar in Spokane, WA with TJ and Sarah Wallin who are the building's new owners and plan on transforming it into a new beer centered business: Community Pint. TJ and Sarah talk with Boyd about their upcoming endeavor of opening a new craft beer bar and bottle sh…
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The second part to the "Good Brews" year-in-review episode that takes a look back at some of the most notable interviews from the show in 2016. This episode re-visits interviews with Charles and Rose Ann Finkel (Owners/Founders, Pike Brewing, Seattle, WA) and Annie Johnson (Brewmaster, PicoBrew) at the 2016 Pacific Northwest Homebrewers Conference.…
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To usher in 2017, "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd takes a look back at some of the most notable interviews he conducted in 2016. This episode re-visits interviews with Kevin Martin (Lead Blender, Cascade Brewing, Portland, OR) and Joel Williamson (Palouse Pint Malting Company, Spokane, WA). More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews [Music: “TRAVEL LIG…
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On this special Christmas episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd travels to Wallace, Idaho to talk with Chase Sanborn - General Manager/Owner of Wallace Brewing. Together Chase and Adam taste their way through Wallace Brewing's line up of beers and talk about the history surrounding the town of Wallace and how it ties into the brewery. More info at…
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"Good Brews" host Adam Boyd returns to Perry Street Brewing in Spokane, WA in this week's episode. Brewers Ben Lukes and Riley Elmer join the show to talk about PSB's recent GABF Gold Medal win with their Session IPL. The gang also chats about PSB's recipe development process and their approach to brewing new styles at the brewery. More info at: ww…
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In the last episode of the "Good Brews" recent Seattle, WA series, host Adam Boyd sits down with Charles and Rose Ann Finkel, the founders of The Pike Brewing Co. Charles and Rose Ann talk all about the brewery's beginnings as well as their influence in the development of the craft beer industry in the Pacific Northwest, and also future projects fo…
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On this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd sits down with Rich Powell, one of the owners of the newly opened TeKu Tavern in Seattle, WA. Together they discuss how the business got started, Rich's philosophy on serving beer, and the Seattle beer drinking scene. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews [Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Sh…
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The Seattle brewery interviews continue this week on "Good Brews" with the team behind Stoup Brewing, nestled in the Ballard district of Seattle, WA. Host Adam Boyd sits down with Brad Benson, Lara Zahaba, Robyn Schumacher to talk all about Stoup Brewing - from their approach to brewing their beer to developing their aesthetic and brand. More info …
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This week host Adam Boyd finds himself in Bremerton, WA at Silver City Brewery. The brewery's marketing and PR guru, Dan Frantz, joins Boyd to talk all about the brewery, its history, its beer, and the recent celebration of its 20th anniversary. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews [Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.…
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A very special episode of "Good Brews" hits your ear holes this week with a LIVE TWO HOUR event! Listen as host Adam Boyd covers the 2016 Inlander Snowlander Expo and PowderKeg Brew Festival live with special guest co-host Clancy Bundy. Boyd and Bundy chat with representatives from Badass Backyard Brewing, Northern Ales Inc., Ten Pin Brewing Co., a…
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This week "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd celebrates his upcoming trip to Seattle by taking a look back at the last time "Good Brews" was west of the Cascades; with a re-play of our interview with Matt Lincecum, founder of Fremont Brewing in Seattle, WA. Crack a cold craft beer and take a trip down memory lane with this week's episode of "Good Brews". …
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On this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd is joined once again by his beer comrades Isaac Jensen and Isaac Joslin. And once again they convene for a "Beer Roundtable" - This time taking a look at big, dark beers. The three beer geeks select their three favorite big, dark beers and discuss what makes each beer their favorite, while also…
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