Beer

In this excerpt of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with Lacie Bray, a co-owner and visionary behind Ozark Beer Company.

On today's show, preparing for a once in a lifetime celestial event passing through Arkansas' skies next week. Also, continuing a public discussion about housing in northwest Arkansas. Plus, one way to mark change in the region? Breweries.

Fossil Cove Brewing Company will be hosting its seventh Frost Fest craft beer festival this weekend. Taking place on Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds, the festival will feature over 60 breweries from in and around Arkansas, paired with local food and music.

On today's show, a web of confusion around getting federal aid for college. Plus, Kiley Reid’s new novel, “Come and Get It” is set in Fayetteville. Also, a series of live "Undisciplined" podcast events focus on education.

Craft beer has exploded across Arkansas in the past ten years, those breweries have a history of generosity in helping non-profits. A new organization, Ale-Truism, aims to help further strengthen the bond between nonprofits and local brewers.

On today's show, mixed development in Fort Smith, construction on the Sebastian County Library building and Black Bison Coffee Company buys Sweet Bay Coffee Co. Plus, Arkansas legislators advance library bill and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the LEARNS bill into law. Also, weekend plans, highlights from the Community Spotlight and more.

Collected in KUAF's outline of the last, and next, 24 hours: a bill regarding library materials has advanced in the Arkansas Legislature, plans for rolling out LEARNS are taking shape, and a new book about a little-known naval tradition will have a release party at the Ivory Bill Brewing in Siloam Springs.

On today's show, bringing Arkansas hops to the table and state sports bets hit a historic high. Plus, a quick midterm election recap, Arcade Now, an excerpt from Points of Departure and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

Water, malt, yeast and hops are the main ingredients for beer. After a three-year study to find what hops can grow in the Natural State, researchers are trying to find if local brewers would use locally grown hops. This could provide another way for producers to diversify their crops, enter an expanding brewery industry and introduce a local flavor in Arkansas’ beer scene

Fossil Cove Brewing Company celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.