Drinking on the Last Frontier
11 a.m. last Saturday of the month
This show is a celebration of craft brewing on the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska. Bill Howell is the author of four books on craft brewing in Alaska, teaches a beer appreciation class at Kenai Peninsula College, has been brewing and tasting craft beers for 30 years and is uncapping his vast knowledge for listeners. He’ll share news from the beer world, interviews with local brewers, reviews of beer-related books and gadgets, deep dives into beer styles, suggestions for beer and food pairings and much more.
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Looking for a beverage to accompany your holiday feast? Bill has recommendations on craft beers for each course. Plus, checking in on the growth of employee-owned Denali Brewing Co., and the silver medal-winning Girdwood Brewing Co. -
Kenai River Brewing Co.'s Doug Hogue joins Bill to talk about brewing local — locally grown fruit, hops and more can be added to homebrew for a customized craft beer, -
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Raise a pint to fall with Oktoberfest-style beers, and the ever-popular good-old Guinness style. Plus, Bill congratulates Susitna Brewing Co., winner of the People’s Choice Brewery and People’s Choice Beer awards at the Kenai Peninsula Beer Festival, and Country Malt Group. -
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The German Altbier style is a refreshing alternative to heavier, hoppier summer beers -
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Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer joins other brewers to challenge new rules for events in brewery tap rooms -
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Alaska Craft Brew and Barley Wine Festival
