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Haff Brewing

Boise Brew Minute (Episode 21) – Brian at Haff Brewing introduces us to his new brewery and some of their beers. We discuss Sargent Haff IPA and the proceeds of which go to local veterans’ groups. We also talked about … Continue reading

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Back on the track

After Wilson Creek, I took a couple weeks off from running, but my ribs are starting to feel better and I’m running a bit more now. This Tuesday was the first Tuesday in February which means it was time for … Continue reading

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Bitter Creek & Red Feather

Boise Brew Minute (Episode 20) – Dave and David from Bitter Creek and Red Feather talk about the changes at Red Feather. They will soon be offering beer cocktails using four semi-permanent beers on tap. Have you tried beer cocktails … Continue reading

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Foil Boats and Coracle Racing

This week we were discussing activities and demonstrations we could offer as part of a collaboration between the Discovery Center of Idaho and Boise Parks and Rec. We wanted activities related to water since the Parks and Rec site will … Continue reading

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Bainbridge Island Brewing

Boise Brew Minute (Episode 19) – This week we geek out a bit with Russell from Bainbridge Island Brewing. We talk about his pale ale made with a new experimental hop variety. After he describes the flavor of this hop, … Continue reading

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Straw horns

Growing up, we were often doing science experiments around the house, in the yard and in (our favorite place) restaurants. We would often hear about potential experiments from others and knew we had to try them. Once we even got … Continue reading

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Sagebrush Homebrew

Boise Brew Minute (Episode 18) – Homebrewer Bill Weppner talks about his latest beers, a doppelbock and a sparkling ale, both of which have great names. We also discuss the process of cultivating yeast and the importance of using the … Continue reading

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Wilson Creek 50k, my first DNF

Back in the fall, I volunteered to help at an aid station for the Foothills Frenzy 50k. As a thank you, I was giving a free entry to the Wilson Creek Frozen Feet 50k. This was pretty exciting since I’d … Continue reading

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Goodbye Bahamas

The last day of diving on this trip had only two dives. A storm was moving in so the seas were getting kicked up and the wind was blowing enough to make the 65° air feel cold (it’s amazing how … Continue reading

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Walls, Washing Machine and Whales

This was the day of diving on planes. We dove two crashed planes today. The first was a small Cessna that was mostly intact. It rested on the bottom, not far from an old fashion anchor that was said to … Continue reading

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