Episode 87: Bret Gordon of Lumberbeard Brewing

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Episode 87: Bret Gordon of Lumberbeard Brewing

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There have been plenty of episodes where you’ve heard us sing the praises of the fantastic breweries in Spokane, Wash. It’s time we grabbed the story behind one of the best. Bret Gordon, founder, and...
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Episode 87: Bret Gordon of Lumberbeard Brewing

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