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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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48:51

Edge Stories, Friday Night Pints, and Torres Talk...

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Look, if you don’t care about my thoughts on Rob Reiner, feel free to fast-forward 11 minutes. In this ep, Bryan and I talk more about our time at Edge Brewing, plus we get into some pretty hot and heavy Torres talk (IYKYK). Bryan also walks us through some pretty amazing barrel-aged beers that he brewed at Sockeye in Friday Night Pints. Join Sockeye’s Amazing Chronicles Barrel Aged Beer Club! A Perfect Gift!!Shop Warn Reserve Gift Bundles (use the code BLACK25)Buy a Make IPA Cool Again

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76:25

Barrel Aged Beer, Old Times, and Cannibal Coffin with...

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Bryan came into my life at a weird time. Our head brewer at Edge, Kerry Caldwell, had just gotten injured on the job, and we needed some reinforcements. My suggestion: bring in a hired gun from Utah to get us through our production run while Kerry recovered in the hospital. If I only could have known how wrong I was. Bryan came in and gave it his all. Almost 10 years later, he is a brewer at one of Idaho’s great breweries, making a name for himself with amazing beers and helping Sockeye build the

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66:59

Mighty Aphrodite with Amy Reiley

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/11/21

It’s the holiday season, and that means parties, family gatherings, and, hopefully, nights in with your partner. That’s why I got aphrodisiac expert Amy Reiley on the pod to talk all about the food and beverages that stimulate the mind, spirit, and, most importantly, the body. Learn all about the best combinations to serve your date that will light a spark in your bedroom on this week’s Idaho Booze Podcast. Shop Warn Reserve Gift Bundles (use the code BLACK25)Buy a Make IPA Cool Again Hat!Marketing

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26:49

Western Collective Heads South

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Western Collective owners Cary Prewitt and Melissa Levick reportedly bolted Boise in the middle of the night to Phoenix, of all places. They left behind a brewery, some old furniture, and almost $800k in unpaid bills. I go over the excellent Boise Dev article, what it means for our local beer community, and wild speculation on what they are up to in Arizona. It’s a mini-episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast! Shop Warn Reserve Gift Bundles (use the code BLACK25)Buy a Make IPA Cool Again Hat!Marketing

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71:28

NA is OK with Michelle Houston

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Michelle Houston is an author, an entrepreneur, and the owner of To Be Honest Beverage Company, which makes Focus Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative. We talk all about what it means to run a “purpose-driven” company, what she believes is her biggest purpose with To Be Honest and Focus, and how she has controlled her anxiety and mental health through a sober-curious lifestyle. We had a really eye-opening, adult conversation about the realities of drinking and why some people choose the sober life, even if

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107:07

Bombastic Brewing and Halloween Candy Pairings

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Bombastic Brewing is on this incredibly spooky episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast. We talk all about their amazing lineup of craft beers, including Murder, Attempted Murder, Chatter, and other scary-sounding mammal groups. They talk all about Partner Brewing and why Bombastic chose that route for its business. Plus, I pair popular Halloween candy with beers, wines, ciders, and booze from the Gem Stat,e and we delve into the Boise Beer Buddies Community Calendar for, you guessed it, Halloween events

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31:57

Fare Thee Well, Mad Swede

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Sad times as Mad Swede decides to sail off into the abyss. I go over the latest brewery closure, plus who’s moving into their place on Cole Road. It’s Fresh Hop season (Hooray), so I preview Loose Screw’s Freshies & Friends fest, then review some fresh hop beers in Friday Night Pints. And I was robbed by an old, grey lady! What happened, and how I am not fighting back. Subscribe on Substack for free, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. Please leave us a review! Ooops! Looks like the raw dog

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76:53

Sprechen Oktoberfest & Idaho Beer

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Idaho Brewers United has a new Executive Director, Mindy Ridgeway, and she’s on the show today discussing all things Idaho Beer. We discuss politics, Northern Idaho, and all the things that have our state's brewers all twisted up. We are joined by Mike Garcia, from Loose Screw Brewing, to talk all about Oktoberfest, Loose Screw’s new digs, and how the new place has helped create better vibes and better beers. Then we jump back into Oktos in Friday Night Pints and our Warn Reserve Cocktail of the

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72:27

The Science Behind Food-Beer Pairings

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/10/03

I love food and beer pairings. Between two breweries and a distributor, I probably hosted more than thirty beer dinners, lunches, breakfasts, whatever. Dr. Bryan Le, from Mendocino Food Consulting, comes on the show to tell us why food and beer make such great pals and the science behind our favorite pairings. Then, I talk all about the wonderful Oktoberfests and other events happening this weekend in the Boise Beer Buddies calendar, and Warn Reserve releases its yearly Pumpkin Spice Cocktail syrup,

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92:14

Dungeons & Drinking with Brett Miller

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Chits and Chats is now open. Brett Miller, the Dungeon Master behind the new gaming pub comes on the show to talk all about his love for craft beer, games, and how his new place will be friendly and fun. Lots of harvest celebrations are going on this weekend in Idaho, so we pull out the Boise Beer Buddies community calendar to let you know where to leiderhose this weekend. The Warn Reserve Cocktail of the Week is a perfect bloody companion to a fun-filled game night with friends. Enjoy on Spotify,

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65:18

Winelikes Founder Jeff Gillis

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Wordle meets Wine on today’s episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast as I welcome Jeff Gillis onto the show to talk about his app, Winelikes. This app has everything: games, social media, and, of course, lots of wine facts and a check-in feature to keep track of those tannins. We also have a great time talking about potato chip pairings and the intricacies of being a sommelier. All that plus we go over the Boise Beer Buddies Community Calendar and a fun Warn Reserve batch cocktail perfect for your next

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88:54

The Bruery's Back! Alright!

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Jimbo Wood from The Bruery Meridian is back on the show. We talk all about the last year and what it was like to own and operate a Bruery. He has some amazing insights about the market and what excites him moving into 2026 and beyond. Then, I sit down and try a flight - put together by Jimbo - and let you know what to get next time you head on down to The Bruery. Plus, we go into the Boise Beer Buddies community calendar and a Warn Reserve Cocktail of the Week designed to make you forget whatever

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76:08

AI and Adult Beverages

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/08/22

We’re getting back to business on this week’s episode. Jim Harris, an expert on integrating tech and the craft beverage business, comes on to talk about the huge tech explosion happening right now and how to stay ahead of it if you are a brewery, winery, distillery, or even a distributor. It’s a fascinating conversation and one I think you will really enjoy. Then, I have a new segment called Craft Beer is Dead. See why it died this week and what we can do to stop it from dying again next week. Our

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63:56

Sippin' on Smiles

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/08/15

This week’s brand spanking new episode of the Idaho Booze Podcast features a brand new Ready to Drink beverage company founded right here in Idaho. See why Smile Spirits hope you’ll be smiling all summer, sipping on their bar-style canned cocktails. We also have a hard, seltzer conversation that needed to be done, in which I pretty much kill any remote chance I had of working with Sam Adams. Then, we delve into the Boise Beer Buddies community calendar to see what the hell we should do this weekend,

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97:32

RE-RELEASE Cinder's Joe Schner

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Getting back in the time machine to visit with Joe Schner from Cinder Wines. Joe and I talk all about Cinder’s journey to being one of the most respected wineries in Idaho. We also talk all about the brand new Laissez Faire Tasting Room, which is now open, in Garden City. Plus, you get a brand new old cocktail of the week with a wonderful new Warn Reserve Cocktail bundle that has me all excited to cozy up. You also get a brand new Boise Beer Buddies Community Calendar as well. Enjoy this re-release,

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69:34

RE-RELEASE! Adam Fleck from Oldspeak

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Adam Fleck from Alliteration Ales stopped by, and we chatted all about his beautiful beers. We also talk about the now-open Oldspeak Beer Book Bar in Garden City. I do get to the Boise Beer Buddies Community Calendar as well, and the Warn Reserve Cocktail of the Week reminds me of the time that Dr. Dre came through with a gang of Tanqueray. Brewery Owners: Click Here! Marketing Help Is Here!Warn Reserve Summer Cocktail RecipesSubscribe to “Journey to Idaho Wine”Support the Show!Warn Reserve

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31:07

Jaialdi is Back!

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/07/25

It’s a solo slosh fest on this week’s Idaho Booze Pod. Luckily for me, Jaialdi is back, so I talk all about what’s happening during the big Basque blow-out in downtown Boise. Idaho wine perceptions: some fair and some not. I go over some of the more popular ones and talk about why they exist and how to better market Gem State Vino across Idaho. Then, we delve into the Boise Beer Buddies Community Calendar. This week’s Warn Reserve Cocktail of the Week is a spicy treat that I am sure you will enjoy

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67:32

Talking Old Fashioneds with Skinny Pete

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Skinny Pete himself, Bryan Mead, is on the show talking about his love for the Old Fashioned. We talk all about the beginnings of Skinny Pete and what’s next for his cocktail mix company. Then, we look into the Boise Beer Buddies Community Calendar to see what’s going on, and we wrap up the show with a few thank yous. Subscribe on Substack, Apple Pods, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever quality pods are streamed and please click on one of the links below to support the show. Cheers!Brewery Owners: Click

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22:10

Tap Into Taste

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/07/11

I am excited to announce this new venture for breweries — Tap Into Taste! It’s a marketing tool for breweries to battle this recent downturn in craft beer. Learn all about the tool, how it will help you, and hopefully, I will answer a lot of questions about how it works for small to medium-sized breweries. If you have no interest in that, fast forward to the 11-minute mark, where I tell you all about the Boise Beer Buddies community calendar, and some fun new beers are out this week in Friday Night

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44:23

Best Patios In Idaho

Idaho Booze Podcast ·

2025/07/04

It’s the Fourth of July, and we are celebrating at the Idaho Booze Podcast by ranking stuff with little to no research. In our inaugural Panel of One segment, I rank the patios of Idaho. Completely biased. Completely without merit, and it’s all on tape (or whatever MP3 is) for you to hear. Warn Reserve gives us an amazingly spritzy summer cocktail perfect for the Fourth, plus we delve into the Boise Beer Buddies community calendar, and we say goodbye to an old friend. All on this week’s episode of

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