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Drinking on the Last Frontier

by Bill Howell

Celebrate craft brewing on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska with Bill Howell, author of four books on craft brewing in Alaska. Bill's been brewing, tasting and teaching craft beers for 30+ years and is uncapping his vast knowledge for listeners. With news from the beer world, interviews with brewers, deep dives into beer styles and much more.Her the RSS feed here

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Episodes

  1. IPA bandwagon isn't losing steam

    Zach Henry of St. Elias Brewing joins Bill to talk about trends and what's tasty in the craft beer world these days

  2. Cheers to summer!

    Bill is back with a special, live, membership-drive edition of Drinking on the Last Frontier. He and guest Zach Henry, owner of St. Elias Brewing Co. in Soldotna, talk about what's new in the craft brewing scene and answer listener questions.

  3. Cheers to all the years and beers

    After eight years, Bill Howell is closing the tab on Drinking on the Last Frontier

  4. Can costs be contained?

    Brewers brace for increased costs from potential tariffs

  5. Warming to the idea of winter brews

    Soldotna's Frozen RiverFest is around the corner

  6. Expansion a brewin'

    Sterling's Naptowne Brewing plans additional brewing space

  7. Cheers to holiday beers

    Looking for a beverage to accompany your holiday feast? Bill has recommendations on craft beers for each course. Plus, checking in on the growth of employee-owned Denali Brewing Co., and the silver medal-winning Girdwood Brewing Co.

  8. Spice it up — brewing with local ingredients

    Kenai River Brewing Co.'s Doug Hogue joins Bill to talk about brewing local — locally grown fruit, hops and more can be added to homebrew for a customized craft beer,

  9. Harboring community brews

  10. Cheers to Oktoberfest!

    Raise a pint to fall with Oktoberfest-style beers, and the ever-popular good-old Guinness style. Plus, Bill congratulates Susitna Brewing Co., winner of the People’s Choice Brewery and People’s Choice Beer awards at the Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival, and Country Malt Group.

  11. Well seasoned

    Digging the farmhouse seasonal ale

  12. Opt for an alternative — Altbier

    The German Altbier style is a refreshing alternative to heavier, hoppier summer beers

  13. Crafting a success

    St. Elias brewer Zach Henry on balancing palates with popularity

  14. Old meets new

    From the early days of brewing in Alaska to the new kids on the block

  15. Brewers sue state over event restrictions

    Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer joins other brewers to challenge new rules for events in brewery tap rooms

  16. And the winners are...

    Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Alaska Craft Brew and Barley Wine Festival

  17. Through the ages

    Bill delves into the history of aging beer.

  18. Pop the top on new tap room rules

    The long-awaited changes to Alaska liquor laws go into effect in 2024. What does this mean for your favorite craft breweries in the state?

  19. Hop Topic

    Listen to hear about this unique Alaska crop.

  20. Seasonal suds

    Down with pumpkin beer! Long live the real reasons for seasonal brewing selections

  21. Falling for Oktoberfest

    Celebrate the season with an Oktoberfest brew or go back to basics with the deceptively simple pilsner. Plus, we check in with Girdwood Brewing Co. and learn to master the slow pour. Cheers!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Celebrate craft brewing on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska with Bill Howell, author of four books on craft brewing in Alaska. Bill's been brewing, tasting and teaching craft beers for 30+ years and is uncapping his vast knowledge for listeners. With news from the beer world, interviews with brewers, deep dives into beer styles and much more.Her the RSS feed here

HOSTED BY

Bill Howell

Produced by KDLL Public Radio for the Central Kenai Peninsula

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education

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Celebrate craft brewing on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska with Bill Howell, author of four books on craft brewing in Alaska. Bill's been brewing, tasting and teaching craft beers for 30+ years and is uncapping his vast knowledge for listeners. With news from the beer world, interviews with brewers,...

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