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Idaho Booze Podcast

Expert reviews, insider interviews, and all the other stuff you would expect from me, Steve Koonce, in my newest content, a podcast. idahobooze.substack.com

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Episode 4 - Veering Into the Spotlight

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/01/31

It’s another episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast! In this, the 4th episode of 2025, we Veer back into wine country to speak with Will Wetmore, the head winemaker and creative genius behind Veer Wine Project. What’s that? You haven’t heard of Veer Wine Project? Well, after this episode, you will be tap, tap, tapping away at your phone to order some of Will’s amazing Snake River Valley wines. We taste a few of his offerings, and he tells us all about how he went from bartending at a Boise brewpub to

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25:40

Episode 3 - Dairy-coli

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/01/24

I am rolling solo on this episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast and I have a little to say about a lot. Darigold gets got for dumping shit water into the river and that got me thinking about what Agg gets away with compared to other Idaho businesses. Bob Huebbler from Boise Beer Culture released his Look Back on Idaho Beer for 2024, so I go over that and talk about what’s actually happening to cause the downturn in local breweries. Then I say goodbye to a friend of the show (she’s still alive, just

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63:27

Episode 2 - Breaking Down Brown Beard

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/01/17

It’s Episode 2 of the 2025 season of the Idaho Booze Podcast and we have a beauty of a show for you today with Brown Beard Brewing’s Bryce Tuttle. We talk all about his brewery, beers, and the treasure hunt that he’s sponsoring at Brown Beard. We also talk about him reviving some beers from our long-lost friends at Crooked Fence and why he chose to do that. I also talk about the latest in legalized weed in Idaho and how that might affect the booze business. In Friday Night Pints, we break down

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59:42

2025 Ep. 1 - Happy New Year, Drinkarino's

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/01/10

It’s a brand new season of the Idaho Booze Podcast and we’re kicking things off with a bang by having Randy Mann from Up North Distillery on the pod. We talk all about his amazing farm-to-flask movement, the right way to drink cask-strength whiskey, and what separates his distillery from the rest (hint: it’s honey). In Brew News, we delve into everything that’s been going on the last couple of weeks in Idaho’s adult beverage community and we scour the shelves for fun N/A’s in Friday Night Pints

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74:50

Episode 24 - A Real Gem

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/12/20

It’s the 2024 finale of the Idaho Booze Podcast! In this jam-packed episode, I interview Chris McGinnis from Gem State Brewing! We talk all about the eponymous journey he and his wife took to open the brewery, how things are going now, and we live-review a flight of beers. In this week’s Friday Night Pints - written edition, I released my year-end lists and I give those a little tease. We get Holiday Cocktails from some returning champions and we try some new Gem State beers in Friday Night Pints

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20:35

Episode 23.5 - Going Back to Cali

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/12/13

I really loved recording this episode, unfortunately, the audio came out pretty badly, so I went ahead and re-edited it down to just the nitty gritty about Bert’s beers and how they brew beer a little differently than other breweries in Idaho. It’s really interesting to hear about them talking about stuff that is happening now, but back in September or whenever we recorded this episode. Anyway, enjoy this half-episode and we’ll try to come back next week with a brand-new show. Now Available on

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15:12

Episode 23 - Pints and Pints and Pints

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/12/06

Sorry for the tardiness of the pod this week, we ran into those dreaded technical difficulties. Luckily, we were able to scrape together a pod for you that does not include any guests, but does include a lot of beer reviews! I hope you enjoy this extended version of Friday Night Pints this week. Check Out This Year’s Big Bad Baptist Line-up!Now Available on YouTube Podcasts!Buy Tickets to North Idaho Beer Fest and Destination: Beer Here! (there’s only a handful of tickets left)Get 2 for 1 Boise Beer

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96:41

Episode 22 - Big Bad Black Friday

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Happy Black Friday, everybody! In this very special episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast, we’re talking all about stout with our amazing guest Clay Turnbow, head brewer at Epic Brewing Company. We will talk about Epic’s amazing Big Bad Baptist variant line-up and even try a few of them live on the show. If you want to watch us try these amazing beers, head on over to the YouTube page and check out the video version of the pod. In Friday Night Pints, I review a bunch of special release barrel-aged

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74:53

Episode 21 - Getting Loose in Meridian

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Our little baby is finally old enough to drink! In this 21st episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast, Loose Screw Beer Co. invites me out to their brand new flagship location in downtown Meridian to chop it up with me about all things Loose Screw. Owner Mike Garcia and his brew team, Marcos and Jake, talk about the beginnings of Loose Screw and how their lives are going to change with a shiny new brewery. We also talk about the special characteristics of the brewery itself, which is quite interesting

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108:16

Episode 20 - Joe Schner from Cinder

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/11/15

The holidays are coming up and I thought it would be a great time to have another winery come on the show and what better winery than Cinder! Co-founder Joe Schner is on this week’s show and we talked all about how he and his wine-making wife Melanie Krause came to the Snake River Valley, why they use the grapes that they use, and what they are doing that separates Cinder from other wineries in the region. We also talk about Cinder’s grand portfolio and what’s going on with the Laissez Faire label

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96:10

Episode 19 - Drinking with the Danners

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/11/08

It’s a new episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast and this one is jam packed with craft spirit talk. In the open, I go through craft beer’s rise (and un-rise?) and I talk about how people accustomed to delicious craft beer now want that deliciousness transferred over to their spirits and how to get more of those spirits into our liquor stores. Danner Drinks comes in to talk about how their 4th tier fits into a 3-tier system. We talk all about Danner’s amazing whiskey and spirit portfolio, then do a deep

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47:27

Episode 18 - Flying Solo

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Nobody came over this week so I did a solo show. In this week’s episode, I go over why I’m doing this podcast and what you can expect in the future, I check out fun social media posts in a new segment tentatively titled “Post-ed Up,” and we delve into some new beers in Friday Night Pints. It’s a fun show! Go Vote!Buy Tickets to North Idaho Beer Fest and Destination: Beer Here!Get 2 for 1 Boise Beer Buddies Cards with Promo Code BOOZEPOD HERE!Help Breweries Destroyed by Hurricane Helene Here and

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81:44

Episode 17 Alliteration Ales

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Alliteration Ales’ own Adam Fleck sits down to tell us all about his brewery, including the amazing brewery/home where he brews beers, and why his brewery has such a penchant for punctuation. I also checked out the brand-new Ruckus Brewing Company in Garden City and have a full report from there that includes some high praise in the form of a basketball metaphor. In Friday Night Pints, I review Ruckus’ beers, some new brews from Gem State, and what I thought about the two brews Adam brought in from

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60:54

Episode 16 Bitters on Bitters

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/10/18

It’s the not-so-sweet 16th episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast! In this week’s episode, Warn Cocktail Company co-owners Adrienne and Danny Warn pop in to teach me all about bitters and the amazing products they are making in Idaho. Adrienne gets behind the bar to show off her mixology skills and makes a couple of tasty cocktails with Warn’s syrups and bitters (recipes below). Then I offer a full recap of the Hoptober Freshtival (easy for you to say) with reviews of the beers and ciders that I tried

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65:44

Episode 15 Waste Water Fight

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Idaho Brewer’s United Executive Director Sheila Francis is back to discuss everything related to brewers in Idaho, including her recent big win over the tyranny of local government! She also discusses some fun upcoming events in the Gem State and whether Meridian has one downtown or five. We go up north to talk about our brewing friends there and the upcoming North Idaho Beer Festival. In Brew News, Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction behind her that included a lot of small breweries. Learn

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67:22

Episode 14 Meet Mr. Freshie

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Boise Brewing’s brewmaster supreme Lance Chavez drops by the studio to talk about fresh hops and his amazing beers. Learn about Lance and his inspiration behind one of the most awarded beers in Idaho, Black Cliffs Stout. We also talk about the upcoming Hoptober Freshtival, fresh hop beers, and what makes Boise Brewing so special. I also drop some fresh hop knowledge on everybody including the special process for gathering and using freshies plus I go over a litany of fun things to do this weekend in

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57:13

Episode 13 - Molly Meriwether

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Molly Leadbetter from Meriwether Cider comes on the show this week to discuss her amazing cidery and their plans for world domination. We also talk about the upcoming Idaho Cider Fest and what will be different from last year. This was a fun and interesting interview with somebody who brings a unique perspective to the Idaho adult beverage scene and I think you will feel the same after the interview. Then it is on to Friday Night Pints, where I review a couple of new collaboration brews from Bear

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101:02

Episode 12 - Canyon County Cocktails

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/09/20

In Episode 12, we get back to talkin’ cocks with special guest Nick Boban. Nick is building a cocktail empire in the 2C with Craft Lounge locations in Nampa and Caldwell. His bars are prohibition-era themed with amazing craft cocktails and an inviting atmosphere that promises a good time to anybody who enters. It’s a great conversation about craft cocktails, and recipes, and we delve into his House Made Syrups line. Lots of Oktoberfest celebrations in Idaho this weekend and we’ll tell you where in

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92:02

Episode 11 - Streaming with Sockeye

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/09/13

We drink like a fish this week on the Idaho Booze Podcast with Sockeye Marketing Director Tyson Cardon. He tells us all about what’s happening at Sockeye including letting us in on the exciting Chronicles series of barrel-aged beers and how Sockeye continues to innovate and deliver awesome beers year after year. We talk all about the brewers and history of Sockeye as well. In Brew News, the City of Boise tries extorting more revenue from breweries, but will it work? University of Idaho scientists

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126:41

Episode 10 - From Orange with Love

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2024/09/06

From Orange with Love is our 10th Episode and we’re celebrating with Bert’s Brewing! Co-owner / co-founder Rob Harrelson comes on the pod with his head brewer David Hall to talk about all things Bert’s including their penchant for top-fermented beers, why their new place in Garden City is so vibey, and a super chill and spicy convo about water chemistry. Bad times for one Tilray Craft Beer brand in Brew News and we have some more Okto’s to sip on in Friday Night Pints. We have a PROMO CODE!!! Buy

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