Show 353, December 28, 2019: Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres, Golden Road Brewing Part Two

Steven Torres and Victor Novak at the KLAA StudiosContinuing another effervescent installment of “Ask the Brewers” where we answer listeners’ intriguing questions about craft beer. Joining us is Golden Road’s uber-accomplished Brewmaster, Victor Novak, and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres.

Golden Road Pub Huntington Beach at Peter’s Landing is now tapping the draft craft kegs and serving food. From-scratch pizza is on the new menu here including vegetarian and Vegan options.

Show 346, October 26, 2019: “Ask the Brewers” with Golden Road Brewings’ Brewmaster Victor Novak & Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres

Steven Torres and Victor Novak at the KLAA StudiosTime for another effervescent installment of Ask the Brewers” where we answer listeners’ intriguing questions about craft beer. Joining us is Golden Road’s uber-accomplished Brewmaster, Victor Novak, and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres.

It’s the season for special styles of limited production craft beers to celebrate the Holidays. Our brewers share the spirited Holiday cheer.

We sampled Victor’s signature (and long-ago perfected) recipe for Pumpkin Ale (6 % ABV) and Steven’s special creation, Drunken Pumpkin, which is 9.5 % ABV and is Golden Road’s Pumpkin Ale aged for 11 months in Buffalo Trace Bourbon barrels.

Victor mentioned that Golden Road Pub OC’s 25,000 square foot outdoor expansion has been completed just in time for the Holidays. It includes a dog run and is all child & Family-friendly. (More restrooms, too…)

Show 318, April 6, 2019: Golden Road Brewing’s Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres Part One

Steven Torres and Victor Novak at the KLAA StudiosSince we’re at Golden Road Pub OC what would be more appropriate for this show than our regular “Ask the Brewers” segment where we answer listeners’ questions. Joining us is Golden Road’s uber-accomplished Brewmaster, Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres.

On tap is a discussion of the history of Golden Road’s award-winning, Mango Cart. It was originally just going to be a seasonal style. Also, fresh fruit is becoming an ingredient for popular styles of craft beer. How can fruit best be utilized in the brewing process ? We’ll find out from Victor & Steven.

Show 318, April 6, 2019: Golden Road Brewing’s Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres Part Two

Steven Torres and Victor Novak at the KLAA StudiosSince we’re at Golden Road Pub OC what would be more appropriate for this show than our regular “Ask the Brewers” segment where we answer listeners’ questions. Continuing the conversation with us is Golden Road’s uber-accomplished Brewmaster, Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres.

A listener asks if a non-alcoholic beer with real body and flavor is possibly on the horizon. Victor and Steven have the answer.

Show 280, July 7, 2018: Victor Novak, Brewmaster & Steven Torres, Anaheim Head Brewer, Golden Road Brewing

Victor Novak and Steven TorresWe’re initiating a new monthly segment on the “SoCal Restaurant Show” called “Ask the Brewer.” To embark on this we’re delighted to welcome Golden Road’s highly accomplished Brewmaster, Victor Novak, and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres.

Beer pairs really well with food. Victor and Steven will provide us with a tall stein of refreshing “Beer Pairing 101.”

First we chat a bit about the Anaheim production brewery and some notes from Season 3 of Viceland’s “Beerland” which concluded on June 26th. The Season Finale took place right here at Golden Road Anaheim.