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How to Grow Hops – An Interview With Idaho Hop Farmer Brock Obendorf In August 2022, the Brews Less Traveled Podcast invited professional hop farmer Brock Obendorf onto the show for a discussion about Idaho’s hop production. During the discussion, Obendorf walked podcast hosts Brian Hatheway and Isaac Bell through the basics of growing hops. Obendorf’s family has been growing hops since the […]

Are you a beer-lover looking for a little culinary inspiration? Check out these delicious recipes cooked or baked with brews and collected from beer-lovers like yourself! From decadent desserts enriched with stouts and IPAs to hearty ale stews and soups to tender meat dishes, there is a recipe sure to catch your eye.     […]

Long one of the American Northwest’s best kept secrets, the cat is officially out of the bag on Boise, Idaho. The capital city and its surrounding suburbs count for some of the fastest growing cities in the country over the past half-decade. Serving as a reflection of the city itself, Boise breweries are also increasing in number […]

Week 5 Brian Keeps His Summers “White” Hot With Belgian Inspired Brews Every day is a good day for Allagash White, but this Belgian wheat ale hits particularly well in the summer. A world-class example of the style, “White” is the perfect beer for capping off any activity. Whether you’re celebrating your hike at the trail’s end, relaxing […]

Week 5 Laura Drops a Cherry Bomb on the Summer Doldrums When it’s sunny and hot, I need a drink that chills me to the bone. Sure, an IPA or a nice crisp Lager could do the trick, but nothing beats a fruited Gose in my mind. Here in Southern Indiana we’ve had some odd […]

Week 4 Grillin’, Chillin’ and Swillin’ Summer is all about three things: grilling, porch chilling and beer drinking. You can find me out on the deck all summer long sweating over a rippin’ hot barbeque. When I’m outside soaking up the summer sun like a monitor lizard, I need something that is light, refreshing and […]

Week 3 Todd Gets Out of the Rough and Onto a “Green State Lager” I live in Vermont. That means I ski in the winter, avoid the mud in the spring, play golf in the summer, and stare at leaves in the fall. Throughout most of the year, the hazy IPA reigns supreme up here. […]

The gem of the criminally unheralded Central Oregon landscape, Bend is a city surrounded by some of America’s most splendorous wilderness scapes. The city is a veritable portal to dense forests, stretching vistas and rushing waterways, offering endless respite for adventurers emboldened by a blanket of dark skies. As we well know by now, most […]

WEEK 2 Brian Uses His License to “Pils” to Bring Lawn and Order to the Neighborhood Summertime gets me in straight Dad mode. What can I drink that will quench my thirst after a long day of sharpening mower blades, decimating weeds and bench-pressing toddlers? I go straight to Pilsners every time to top myself […]

Everyone’s recommendations for summer beer styles are in, and they are… the same exact recommendations as last year and the year before that. Kolsch, lagers, hefeweizens, sours, and pilsners—these are the styles bandied around the Internet for best summer beers, and not without good reason. However, if you’re searching for something beyond the basics, check […]