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Good Brews is a craft beer centered talk show, specifically focusing on brewers in the Northwest region. Based out of Spokane, WA, the show features interviews with local brewers, pub owners and staff, beer distributors, connoisseurs, and members from the home-brew community.

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  1. Good Brews 122: The Return of the Community Pint

    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...

  2. Good Brews 121: NHC Judge Scores, Ferulic Acid, and Drunk Aaron

    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…

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  3. Good Brews 120: Beer Review Grab Bag

    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...

  4. Good Brews 119: The Return of Hammered Heroes

    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...

  5. Good Brews 118: Hittin' The Old Iron with TT's

    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...

  6. Good Brews 117: Krazy for Kombucha - Damn!Bucha

    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...

  7. Good Brews 116: Growlers, Crowlers, and Beers - Oh my!

    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...

  8. Good Brews 115: Barrel Aged Beers w/ Iron Goat Brewing

    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...

  9. Good Brews 114: Winter Brews for the Winter Blues

    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...

  10. Good Brews 113: All Hell Breaks Moose

    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....

  11. Good Brews 112: Thinkin' Beer with Todd Grove of River City Brewing

    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...

  12. Good Brews 111: Brewsin' Across America

    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…

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  13. Good Brews 110: An ESB'pecially British Good Brews

    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…

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  14. Good Brews 109: WA Brewers Festival & Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Shit Show

    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...

  15. Good Brews 108: Braggotfest 2017

    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"...

  16. Good Brews 107: Rachel Nalley - Orlison Brewing Co.

    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…

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  17. Good Brews 106: Hammered Heroes

    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...

  18. Good Brews 105: Whistle Punk Brewing & Spokane Craft Beer Week

    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...

  19. Good Brews 104: Good Brews Says Goodbye to KYRS

    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…

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  20. Good Brews 103: Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery

    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...

  21. Good Brews 102: PNWHC Re-cap with Inland Brewers Unite

    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:...

  22. Good Brews 101: Another Isaacs Roundtable - Malty Backbone Edition

    "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...

  23. Good Brews 100: THE BIG 100 - Rick Bonino, Spokesman Review

    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...

  24. Good Brews 99: Good Brews LIVE! KYRS Spring Fund Drive

    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...

  25. Good Brews 98: The IBU Crew, Back Again

    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…

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  26. Good Brews 97: The Return of New & Notables

    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…

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  27. Good Brews 96: Josh Goodman - Pour My Beer

    "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...

  28. Good Brews 95: Super Bowl Sunday - Yeast Tempering & More

    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...

  29. Good Brews 94: Jill Marilley & Delaney Wardell - PNWHC

    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...

  30. Good Brews 93: Beer on the Moon & HBC 438 Hops

    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...

  31. Good Brews 92: Community Pint

    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...

  32. Good Brews 91: A Look Back at 2016 - Part 2

    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)…

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  33. Good Brews 90: A Look Back at 2016 - Part 1

    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...

  34. Good Brews 89: Chase Sanborn - Wallace Brewing

    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...

  35. Good Brews 88: Perry Street Brewing - Ben Lukes & Riley Elmer

    "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…

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  36. Good Brews 87: The Pike Brewing Co. - Seattle, WA

    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…

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  37. Good Brews 86: TeKu Tavern - Seattle, WA

    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:...

  38. Good Brews 85: Stoup Brewing - Seattle, WA

    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…

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  39. Good Brews 84: Silver City Brewery

    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:...

  40. Good Brews 83: Live from the Inlander PowderKeg Brew Festival

    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…

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  41. Good Brews 82: A Look Back - Matt Lincecum - Fremont Brewing

    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...

  42. Good Brews 81: Big, Dark Beer Roundtable with The Isaacs

    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...

  43. Good Brews 80: Important Factors in Bottle Conditioning

    For "Good Brews" this week, host Adam Boyd discusses key factors to consider when bottle conditioning your home-brew in the "Brewing Science" segment. Also "New & Notables", "Brews News", and a "Brew Tech" segment about a new scientific application that can clean brewery waste water while…

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  44. Good Brews 79: CWU Craft Brewing Program – Dr. Steve Wagner & Katie Kuntz

    On this week’s episode of “Good Brews” host Adam Boyd is joined by two representatives from the Central Washington University’s Craft Brewing Program: Program Director Dr. Steve Wagner and Program Manager Katie Kuntz. During the show they discuss the ins and outs of the Craft Brewing Program at…

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  45. Good Brews 78: Fall Beers, Oktoberfest, and Cavitation!

    Oktoberfest Fun Facts, Beer Goggles, and the science of Cavitation - this week's episode of "Good Brews" is a grab bag of beer content. Host Adam Boyd jumps into "New & Notables", "Brewing Science", "Brew Tech", Fresh Hop Season, and more on another great episode of "Good Brews". More info at:...

  46. Good Brews 76: Simcoe, River Water Beer, and More!

    On this week's episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd takes a closer look at the Simcoe hop variety and explores a couple of national events where beer and science meet in this week's "Brewing Science" segment. And Boyd also covers several local beer announcements and events in "Brews News". More...

  47. Good Brews 75: Inland Brewers Unite Homebrew Club Leadership

    The Leadership team from the Inland Brewers Unite home-brew club joins host Adam Boyd in the Brewdio for this week's episode of "Good Brews". Aaron Fernald, TJ Wallin, JD Scott, and Will Stone all give updates on what is coming up for the club and the local home-brew community for the rest of…

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  48. Good Brews 74: The American Lager & George Washington's Small Beer

    For this week's episode of "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd takes a deeper look at the American Lager style of beer in the "Style Profile" segment. Also on the show is a review of a historic small beer recipe written by George Washington himself on the "History of Beer" segment. "New and Notables" and...

  49. Good Brews 73: The Citra Hop

    This week on "Good Brews" host Adam Boyd covers some new beers in the "New and Notable" segment, along with taking an in-depth look at the Citra Hop, and also talking about a recent technological breakthrough that can make beer... from urine. Also covered this week: "Brews News" and the "Beer of...

  50. Good Brews 72: Cascade Brewing

    On this week's episode host Adam Boyd sits down with Kevin Martin, the lead blender at Cascade Brewing in Portland, OR. Kevin talks all about Cascade's sour beer, their barrel program, and the art and philosophy behind blending world-class sour beer. Plus "Brew News" and the "Beer of the Week"....

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Good Brews is a craft beer centered talk show, specifically focusing on brewers in the Northwest region. Based out of Spokane, WA, the show features interviews with local brewers, pub owners and staff, beer distributors, connoisseurs, and members from the home-brew community.

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