Good Brews

Kicking off the 2016 year, host Adam Boyd takes a look back at the 2015 interviews of "Good Brews", and revisits some of his favorite and most notable, including Paul Edminster and Greg Brandt from Iron Goat Brewing, Mel Wood from The Hop Shop, Jeremy Hubbell from Geaux Brewing, and Matt Lincecum from Fremont Brewing. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

The final "Good Brews" episode of 2015 brings with it an interview with the owners & brewers from Downdraft Brewing Co. in Post Falls, ID: Nick Brayman and Nolan Garrett. Host Adam Boyd talks with Nick and Nolan all about their beer and how they ventured into the craft beer scene in the Inland Northwest. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

For this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd sits down with Jeff Bendio, the owner/brewer of English Setter Brewing Company in Spokane Valley, WA. Adam and Jeff talk all about English Setter's beers and the brewery's unique canine-oriented branding and taproom. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd catches up on the show's rotating segments: Brewing Science, Style Profile, History of Beer, and Brew Tech. From bottle conditioning to the history of the Christmas beer, it's all covered in this episode. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

For the 37th episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd travels to the Greenbluff community in Mead, WA to visit Micheal and Lisa Beckman, the owners of 238 Brewing Co. Both Michael and Lisa discuss how their brewery started, the challenges of brewing on a small brewing system, and how the agricultural community of Greenbluff influences their beers. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

This week on "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd chats with Tom Applegate, the co-owner and head brewer at Mad Bomber Brewing Company in Hayden, ID. Adam and Tom discuss Mad Bomber's ever-changing line up of beers as well as Mad Bomber's ties to combat veterans and how they honor fallen soldiers through their beers. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

This week on "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd takes on the feature segment: 10 Ways To Make Better Beer. Drawing from advice from local home brewing experts in the Inland Northwest, Adam shares a list of ten tips, tricks, or things to consider when home brewing to make your beer better. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

For "Good Brews" this week host Adam Boyd interviews Jeff Whitman, the owner of Selkirk Abbey, a brewery in Post Falls, ID that has been brewing Belgian inspired beers in the Inland NW since 2011. During their talk, Adam and Jeff discuss the Selkirk beer line-up, Jeff's passion for Belgian beers, and the growing barrel aging program at Selkirk. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this week's episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd visits with Zach Shaw, the brewer at Benidito's Brewpub in Spokane. They discuss Zach's philosophy behind making great beer as well as challenges within the craft brewing industry like finding brewing equipment and securing hop contracts. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd interviews John Mielke, the man behind Square Wheel Brewing Company in Spokane, WA. A division of Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, John is bringing a portfolio of craft beer to Arbor Crest's established wines through Square Wheel. Adam and John discuss the overlaps in the wine and beer industry as well as John's approach to brewing on this episode. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

"Good Brews" goes off the beaten beer path for this episode and ventures into the world of mead. Host Adam Boyd talks with Jeremy Kyncl, co-owner and mazer at Hierophant Meadery in Mead, WA. They discuss the burgeoning mead industry in the U.S. and unique aspects of mead's most important ingredient: honey. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

For “Good Brews” this week, host Adam Boyd is joined by Terry Hackler, the owner and brewer of Twelve String Brewing Co. in Spokane Valley, WA. They talk about how Twelve String got started, the brewery’s barrel aged and cask ales, and Terry’s philosophy about beer quality. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this week's episode of Good Brews, host Adam Boyd sits down in the newly opened Bellwether Brewing taproom to talk with Thomas Croskrey and Dave Musser, the owners of the brewery. They discuss Bellwether's unique approach to "Old World" beer styles as well as the process of opening a new brewery in the Spokane area. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

For this week's episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd is joined by returning guest Isaac Joslin, a fellow beer enthusiast. Together Adam and Isaac attempt to list their Top 5 favorite beers and then discuss why they hold those beers in such high regard. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

This week on "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd talks with Patrick McPherson, the owner of both The Manito Taphouse and The Blackbird in Spokane; two gastropubs focused on serving unique beers to its patrons. Adam and Patrick talk all about the restaurant business, the process of selecting beers, and the Cicerone training program. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this episode of “Good Brews” host Adam Boyd sits down with Evan Ruud, the head brewer at Trickster’s Brewing Co. in Coeur d’Alene, to talk all about the beer at Trickster’s. They also discuss Evan’s approach to brewing as well as the unique flavors that are found in fresh/wet hop beers. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

“Good Brews” has a special episode this week as part of the KYRS Fall Fund Drive. Broadcasting live from the KYRS studio, host Adam Boyd is joined by return guests Adam Harum and Clancy Bundy as well as new guest Brett Anderson, a local beer enthusiast and pub trivia master. Beer talk, fund raising, and beer trivia ensue. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd talks with Charlene Honcik and Kendra Wiiest from Badass Backyard Brewing in Millwood, WA. They discuss opening a nano-brewery in the Millwood area and the unique challenges of brewing in a small neighborhood brewery and meeting the demand of the beer drinking community. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

On this week's episode of "Good Brews", host Adam Boyd takes a detour from the beer world and talks all about craft cider with Rick Hastings, owner and cider-maker at Liberty Ciderworks in Spokane, WA. They discuss the growing cider industry, the process of cider-making, and Liberty's fruit-forward approach to their own ciders. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio  

For this week, “Good Brews” host Adam Boyd sits down with Joe Potter of Little Spokane Brewing Company, Cameron Johnson of Young Buck Brewing, and Peter McArthur of Nu Home Brew & Bottles to talk about their upcoming joint venture: The Steel Barrel, a brewery and taproom that will also serve as an incubator for up and coming brewers in the Spokane area. More info at: www.kyrs.org/show/good-brews[Theme Music: “TRAVEL LIGHT” by Jason Shaw (http://www.audionautix.com) // Style Profile Music: www.bensound.com] Play the episode:  Your browser does not support this audio