Author Archives: twsobey

Barbarian Brewing

Posted on June 8, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 83) – James at Barbarian Brewing talks to us about using multiple yeast strains in beer to get different flavors. In this extended version of the interview, we discuss the three main characteristics brewers look for … Continue reading →

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Meriwether Cider

Posted on June 1, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 82) – Gig at Meriwether Cider talks about their experiment with sessionable cider at Ale Fort. We discuss what it means to be “sessionable” and how they were able to decrease the alcohol content without watering … Continue reading →

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Powderhaus Brewing

Posted on May 25, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 81) – Tyler Evans at Powderhaus Brewing talks about the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) style guidelines. We discuss what beers they make within the style guidelines and what beers push beyond the traditional bounds. We … Continue reading →

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Big Brew at Homebrew Stuff

Posted on May 18, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 80) – Marcus at Homebrew Stuff talks about Big Brew Day organized by the American Homebrewers Association. We discuss this nation-wide event then get into some of the science behind brewing such as the flavors of … Continue reading →

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Now on Stitcher

Posted on May 9, 2016 by twsobey

I’ve been producing the Boise Brew Minute for about a year and a half now. I’ve been happy to have it play on Radio Boise and archive it here. Lately, I’ve had several people ask if they could subscribe to … Continue reading →

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Chili Line

Posted on May 4, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 79) – Zander at Chili Line Brewery in Santa Fe, New Mexico talks with us about his unusual path to brewing. He started researching improvements to biofuels manufacturing techniques and found himself in a homebrew shop. … Continue reading →

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Second Street Brewing

Posted on April 27, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 78) – Rod at Second Street Brewing in Santa Fe, New Mexico talks about making “gluten reduced” beer that tastes just like regular beer. They brew beer as normal, then use an enzyme to break down … Continue reading →

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Bella Brewing

Posted on April 20, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 77) – Rahn and Tom at Bella Brewing talk to us about barrel aging beers including what flavors barrels can impart as well as what challenges they create. Rahn also described their White Chocolate, Blueberry Porter … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe Brewing Co

Posted on April 13, 2016 by twsobey

Boise Brew Minute (episode 76) – Matthew at Santa Fe Brewing Company talks to us about their Santa Fe Gold, a beer they brew specifically for the Utah market. To keep the alcohol level low, they do a very short … Continue reading →

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183…

Posted on April 8, 2016 by twsobey

A few months ago, I wrote about my running streak when I hit day 100. Well, the streak is still going and as of the run last night, I hit day 183. I admit that 183 doesn’t seem like a … Continue reading →

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