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Episode 196: All Around the World for the 4th

We’re back, baby! The team took a week off for the holiday and some travel, and we're pumped to be back on the mic to catch up on what everyone has been doing. Bethany was…Read more

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Episode 195: Turning the Off-Flavor Industry on Its Head

We know many of our listeners have tried their hand off-flavor tasting. Whether you're studying for certification exams or just leveling up your brewing game, off-flavor identification is a must. But many of the options for…Read more

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Episode 194: Washington Brewers Fest 2026

This week, we’re on location at Washington Brewers Fest. Held each year smack dab in the middle of Seattle Center, with dozens of Washington breweries and cideries, local food, and all the funk music you…Read more

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Episode 193: Checking In with Logan Brewing

A little over a year ago, we had the fantastic folks behind Burien’s own Logan Brewing on the podcast to celebrate our amazing collab with them and Lander Coffee for Tacoma Beer Week 2025. Since…Read more

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Episode 192: Firestone Invitational Recap with Melissa Urquhart

The 2026 Firestone Invitational Beerfest was amazing. Matt, Ron, and Phaedra had all planned to meet up for the festival, but Ron had to rain check this one as he had a staff emergency and…Read more

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Episode 191: What’s so Japanese About Rice Lagers?

The World Beer Cup added a “Rice Lager” category for the first time in 2026, and two Northwest breweries promptly earned medals in it — which is pretty amazing. Much like Mexican lager, rice lager,…Read more

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Episode 190: Shouldering the Weight of Limitless Talent with Grains of Wrath

Way back when our episodes were still in the double digits, the stellar brewing talent Mike Hunsaker sat down to tell us about his journey setting up shop in Washington and winning every award in…Read more

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Episode 189: Real Ale with Michael Messenie from Dutchess Ales

Happy Seattle Beer Week! A bunch of amazing brewers and beer folks have converged on Seattle this week to celebrate all things beer. We took advantage and dragged Michael Messenie down for a quick pod…Read more

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Episode 188: May the 4th Be With You: A New Vice

Happy Cinco de Mayo / May the 4th week! Owners and operators of Vice Beer, Michael and Bria Perozzo are in the house! We are flush with Star Wars-themed beers, and we just couldn't wait…Read more