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The Brew Happy Show is a weekly show about beer. Hosted by Damian DeBuiser and his happy crew as they interview brewers, beer fans, pub owners, and entrepreneurs, that all come together because of their love of different brews. The show is fun, educational, and above all pro-beer. Music pairings, Cigar pairings, Food pairings, and many other things that go great with beer. Now all they need is you! In the United States, you must be over 21 years old to fully enjoy the fruits of the beer love ...
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This week we take a break with Ben Edmunds returning from Breakside Brewery in the Slabtown district of NW Portland. Ben talks Hazy vs. West Coast IPAs, as he introduces us to his latest Lagers, surpises us with a Stout. Bronwyn has a mutual friend, Ryan plays with geography, and Damian discusses barrel aging. Fun with nominclature, entendres, nami…
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In the Alberta District we drink Cerbral Brewing's best beers at Function PDX. With a strong IPA game and lagers for the rest, you are sure to keep cool this spring. Damian has a picnic on the coast, Ryan has some news about Claim 52 and Ale Apothcary, and John has a Nick Offerman offering. Find out more about the beers that keep you Brew Happy!…
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At Lazy Days Brewing the patio is waiting for you. Head brewer Jake Elder talks about his upcoming collab with Block 15 and the Bakers Dozen event this Saturday and summertime fun. Ryan likes the new look, John does some more field work, and Damian covers May the 4th be with you. Enjoy a relaxing day on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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A pineapple and 2 Johns walk into a bar. Not just any bar, Imperial Bottleshop. Meeting up with John Lovegrove to help him prepare for his next adventure. Plus the crew get ready for Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup, next week! Ryan roots for a Catalina wine mixer, John Paul buys some stocks, and Damian discovers the fountain of youth. O…
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At award winning pub The Beermongers, we meet up with Mark from FH Steinbart Homebrew Supply. Where hobbyists have gotten their gear for over a hundred years, and Patreon members can get a souvenir t-shirt from one of the oldest intitutions in craft brewing history. Ryan goes agave, Damian gets a flashback from a beer, and we find out why John's do…
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This week at Belmont Station with Lisa Morrison the Beer Goddess joined by our first call-in guest, Quentin Falconer, to talk about his foundation dedicated to funding talented brewers education. We learn a lot about the perks of the program and a curriculum that includes fun travel destinations that recipients have to look forward to. John's off t…
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The McPolanders have been working on a few new brews as they prepare for SheBrew and other crafty fun. John brings all kinds of spirits to add to the bar, Ryan is flecking about a kviek yeast, Damian hears all about Festival of the Dark Arts, Bronwyn is impressed by an imperial, and we all learn how to say the word "matryoshka". So many different b…
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At Ben"s Bottleshop in Vancouver we meet with Grains of Wrath founder Mike Hunsacker to catch up on the latest moves, and the newest beers. Ryan gets sports happy, John talks about his favorite spirits. Browyn and Damian go to Florida. Great collabs, new releases, CBC and World Beer Cup plans on this Brew Happy episode!546…
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Relaxing at Lazy Days Brewing in the sky lounge with founders Jake Elder, Ryan Still, and marketing manager Avery Dobson. We find out about the newest brewery on the block, their two new former Ex Novo locations, collaborations, their beers, and more. Damian looks forward to the upcoming Irish stout, Ryan advocates for Vancouver market, and John br…
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Following up at the end of the year with Labyrinth Forge to hear about their updates and latest beers. Owner, Dylan Van Detta tells us how to get baked bread and other tasty treats in this eastside district. Ryan proves his domestication, Bronwyn remembers a mocha, John gets excited about another win, and Damian brings presents early. Hummus among …
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The Warren Report brought stops by the McPolander's Taproom this week. Brewing has occurred at our favorite speakeasy, and we get to enjoy the rewards. Damian shares a golden bung from OBC, Ryan feels jubilicious, Bronwyn enjoys the empress, John falls for a new peated cask in his collection. Good friends like you to share accolades with, this seas…
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Pizza Port came to Function PDX and we had to drop by for a taste of the action. Plus, Manager Logan Shirts, has the scoop on their upcoming upper level expansion, and a new Alberta location coming in the New Year. Ryan reads a story, Damian can't wait for more functions near him, John loves award winning beer, and Bronwyn had fun with our favorite…
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At Chill n Fill theres even more fun than ever, with more food carts and other features. The crew stretches out with a Patreon subscriber Ryan Finn, as we gush over some seasonal picks. Damian drools over a Crux porter, John loves a collab, Ryan releases promo codes for your shopping pleasure. Fill up at our neighborhood watering hole with Brew Hap…
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Bottle share at Beer Mongers with our Patreon people and friends. So many familiar faces and brews showed up for this friendly event, and we are happy to invite you to join us. Hear about the latest as well as some of the best brews from the past. Damian brings some dark delights, Ryan has a familiar farmhouse to share, John gets excited about the …
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We caught up with Zwickle Ric at his new post at Threshold Brewing. He turns us on to the new Harvest Haiku to bring home and muses about his chosen industry. Damian is concerned for Ecliptic Brewing, John wins a bet, Ryan wants you to stay healthy, and Bronwyn has a laugh or two. Plenty of news and seasonal styles on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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Another year of recognition for breweries of the North as Washington Beer Awards doles out accolades. Plus we had a birthday boy at our favorite Chuckanut location. Ryan recounts a moving music moment at the Roseland Theater, John bring the peated speyside, Damian misses a dark beer event, Bronwyn enjoys an award winning Kolsch. Plenty of birthday …
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At Level 1 you can play games, drink Level Beer, and run into your friends. We even livestreamed the beginning on Instagram to show you what a great time you can have, but you have to listen to hear the rest. Damian reports on a wedding, Brownyn is excited about a new spot, John speaks to our NY correspondent, and Ryan remembers a beer. Reaching ou…
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Ben Edmunds joins us again, at the new Beaverton location, to talk about crafting a legacy of teamwork, and breaking into new categories. Bronwyn plays with a barleywine, Ryan learns about a wit beer, John talks about the 5 distinct Scotch regions, Damian enjoys a Black and Tan. Dog friendly, award winning, suburban fun and education at Breakside, …
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The McPolanders are back from their European beercation. Jenn and Jeremy have done some serious field reporting to bring you news from places like Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark, as well as other international flavors. Ryan wants to talk about Star Wars, John is off to do some field reporting of his own, Damian explains floor malting, Bron…
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Well it's that time of year, when autumnal beers come out to play, and Damian goes to his favorite local pub, on his birthday. Bronwyn drops in with new swag from Labyrinth Forge, Ryan talks toddler, Damian saw angels in San Francisco, and John has new t-shirts from our sponsor. Presents, travels, friendship, and seasonal beers, on this episode of …
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Second Profession is first on our list for the month of October, with fresh hops and delicious red lagers to kick off. Catch up with owner Charlie Goman as he opens up about keeping his business thriving through so many changes over the years. Bronwyn is entranced by the plants, Damian has a new favorite beer, John brings a new wine casked treat, a…
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Hanging out with the crew this week to review GABF 2023. Many of our friends came home with medals, and we couldn't be more proud. John has the scoop on Ex Novo, Damian wants an ocean of beer, Bronwyn tries an Irish Whiskey, and Ryan reacts to the latest cider and wine news. Only the best brews on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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Double trouble when you visit Double Mountain Brewery's 3rd location. Manager Jason Huey is here to tell you all about it the latest events, fresh hops, and upcoming community events. Ryan looks forward to cider season, Damian gets hopped up on a Killer Red, John remembers a hopped whiskey, and Bronwyn bites into an heirloom pizza. Planting seeds f…
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Single Hill Brewery has been blooming in Yakima Valley's latest volley of fresh hops. Owner Ty Paxton tells us more about their freshest featured brews for this entire month at Function PDX. Casey Armstrong gives us a peek at other brands booked for future months, and Warren Wills pops in from Day One Dist. Ryan ruminates on sad cider news, John ge…
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Patreon rewards for our most generous listeners, with a party at Vault 31. Join our friends as they not only get to be on the show, but host as well. Ryan gets a whackajack, Jenn & Jeremy are going to Denmark, John has a whisky and cigar pairing. Celebrating those that appreciate our hard work and labor on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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Upon news that Culmination Brewing may be on the rebound, we speak with Steven Shomler, to find out about his plan. We recount fond memories and meet a new friend from afar Takash from Adashi, one of the brewpub's international fans. Ryan recalls his first Phaedrus, Damian remains optimistic, and John enjoys fresh hops. Culminating on a revival wit…
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The hottest new spot to stay cool is Crux Fermentation Project's new SE Portland location. We are joined by Drayson Anderson and returning guest Cam O'Connor to tell us about open fermentation, other brews they make, and how Crux got it's name. Damian enjoys a Bochi Bochi, John misses Vegas, Bronwyn gets excited about Burger Week, and Ryan enjoys f…
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With a change in plans we meet up at Level Beer's level 1 location, for some fun with our favorite bartender and some of our favorite beers. Ryan relates about cleansing and cookies, Bronwyn reports on the beer scene in Fort Meyers, Damian hears from field reporter Bacon Dan, and John has advice about the heat. Breweries open, close, and sometimes …
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We change things up at The Beer Mongers with owner Sean Campbell, here to tell us all about the cool events and games at one of the best brew stops in town. We get some insight on beer selection and their upcoming 13th anniversary in September. Ryan relays the Brew News, Damian pulls from the Mail Pail, and a John takes us aside for some rare sherr…
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The new Gigantic Brewing pub on SE Hawthorne is a pretty big deal. Especially since the Unipiper's Hazy IPA is back, and he's here to tell you beer fans all about Weird Portland United. Ryan has dad talk with the guest, Damian creates a constellation, and John loves talking about AI. Supporting weirdos, sci-fi, and hazy beers, on this episode of Br…
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Sweet times at Final Draft Taphouse with The Barreled Bee owner and distiller, Lee Hedgmon. Listen as she enlightens us on bees, Mead, BBQ sauce, and trademarks. Ryan regulates the Anchor Brewing plight, Damian expands his bee knowledge, Bronwyn has some sauce, and John educates us on armagnac. Lots of connections, Mead competitions, sauces and ann…
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