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Author Archives: twsobey
Cider tales: Making a press for foraged apples
The following article is one I wrote for Edible Idaho for the Fall 2014 issue. Pedaling my bike uphill on a 90 degree day in September, pulling a trailer with 150 pounds of apples, I started to reconsider my “brilliant” … Continue reading
New Belgium
Sorry I was away for two weeks. I’m back and excited to get an interview with New Belgium when one of their brewers was in town. Boise Brew Minute (episode 46) – Tour de Far rolled into town and brought … Continue reading
Slanted Rock
Boise Brew Minute (episode 45) – Bob at Slanted Rock talks about some of their upcoming beers including a Belgium Wit, an English Brown and a Cascadian Dark Ale one of their supporters entered in the Idaho State Fair. It … Continue reading
Prefunk
Boise Brew Minute (episode 44) – Jordan at Prefunk talks about New Belgium’s Felix Love Apple Sour. We also discuss Payette’s collaboration with HUB (Hopworks Urban Brewery) in Portland. They created a carrot pale ale. Finally, Jordan shared what he’s … Continue reading
Highlands Hollow
Boise Brew Minute (episode 43) – Chris at Highlands Hollow talks about their new Three Speed Northwest Pale Ale, the first commercial recipe his assistant created. We also discuss how Highlands is dipping their toe into the water of sour … Continue reading
7 Devils
Boise Brew Minute (episode 42) – Carmen at 7 Devils Brewing Co in Coos Bay, Oregon discusses one of his winter collaborations, a fig stout. We also discuss similarities in the brewing community between Coos Bay and Boise. Both focus … Continue reading
Arch Rock Brewing
Boise Brew Minute (episode 41) – James at Arch Rock Brewing in Gold Beach, Oregon talks about setting up a brewery and how he went from brewing with Kevin Bolen (now at Sockeye) at Grand Teton to the Oregon Coast. … Continue reading
The Ram
Boise Brew Minute (episode 40) – Jake, the new head brewer at the Ram, talks to us about their upcoming ales. As we get into summer, Kölsch is a great German-style beer that is light and crisp and goes with the … Continue reading
Woodland Empire
Boise Brew Minute (episode 39) – Rob at Woodland Empire talks about many of their latest collaborations. Working with local breweries and a winery. We also discuss the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest in Idaho Falls where Woodland Empire won a … Continue reading
Sagebrush Homebrew
Boise Brew Minute (episode 38) – Bill and Maya of Sagebrush Homebrew talk to us about their Root Beer experience from last summer and their plans for Ginger Beer this summer. We also cover kombucha and shrub that they’re producing.