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In this episode, we meet head brewer Matt “Kat” Katakura from Wild Ride Brewing in both Redmond and Prineville. We discuss some keys to experimental R&D brewing from working with delicate ingredients like tea to indelicate ones like chili peppers,  as well as what it takes to brew the tried and true classics. 

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