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Brewing an ideal match — coffee and beer

Check in with what’s new at Valdez Brewing, Bleeding Heart Brewing in Palmer and Magnetic North in Anchorage. Plus, the history and enduring charm of beer gardens and a pick-me-up style of coffee beers.

Cheers!

Bill Howell is the author of four books on craft brewing in Alaska, taught a beer appreciation class at Kenai Peninsula College and has been brewing and tasting craft beers for 30 years. On Drinking on the Last Frontier, Bill uncaps his vast knowledge for listeners, sharing news from the beer world, interviewing Alaska brewers, doing deep dives into beer styles and much more.
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