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The Brew Happy Show

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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 lover's labor. Enjoy and Listen Responsibly.

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United States

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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 lover's labor. Enjoy and Listen Responsibly.

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@brewhappy

Language:

English

Contact:

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Episodes

GABF 2023

9/29/2023
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!

Duration:01:13:07

Double Mountain Brewery's 3rd Location

9/23/2023
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 for future fun with collabs and seasonal beers with fresh hopped family fun. Double down on your next favorite Beer, Cider, and Whiskey on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:30:50

Single Hill Brewing at Function PDX

9/13/2023
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 gets excited for fresh hops, and Damian and Bronwyn sample a new sour. Hops, balanced beers, and high hopes made delicious on this Brew Happy podcast!

Duration:01:37:25

Labor Day at Level 3

9/5/2023
For Labor Day one of us took the day off. The rest of us got together at Level 3 for some fresh hopped beer! John gets his lupulin fix, Damian has a new beer, Bronwyn gets excited about a watermelon beer. Fun times and field work, with your Brew Happy friends on this podcast!

Duration:01:03:07

Patreon Party

9/3/2023
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!

Duration:01:28:22

A Brewery Worth Saving

8/24/2023
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 with old favorites and new fans, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:20:11

Crux PDX

8/17/2023
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 fresh cocktails. Plenty of free parking after 5, foodie refreshments, and exclusive information on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:24:13

Back to Level 1

8/13/2023
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 rescued, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:15:37

The Beer Mongers

8/3/2023
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 sherry cask spirits. Favorite pubs, new beers, and interesting can art on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:07:52

The Unipiper goes Gigantic

7/27/2023
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 Brew Happy!

Duration:01:33:22

The buzz on Barreled Bee

7/21/2023
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 anniversaries on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:30:13

Little Vice

7/12/2023
Vancouver is growing, and downtown has just a Little Vice to share with thirsty consumers in this bustling part of town. Nostalgic rays of color burst with flavor from the coolest new taproom on the corner, with Michael Perozzo leading the way. Ryan reminisces on rewinds, Damian brings his Mom to try a lime flavored beer, Bronwyn pops in through the leaves, and JP is in Vegas. Lots of music, new collabs, and upcoming events to charge up your summer that even your Mom will enjoy, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:18:07

Independance Day

7/9/2023
Filling up at Chill n Fill as we prepare for more Summer fun. There are new vents, beers and locations to discover together. Ryan advocates for McMenamins, John talks bitter beers and spirits, and Damian is excited for the new Double Mountain Taproom. Celebrating the wonderful Portland weather, our favorite taprooms, and even a hidden B-side on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:11:10

The Green Room

7/2/2023
Recording from the Green Room and JPR Studios the crew gets to reconnect, and share stories of their latest adventures. Bronwyn boasts about her bountiful business, John speculates on a new beer, Ryan gets to hear about Cider Summit, Damian has a heartfelt dedication. Beer, Cider, and Spirits on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:29:38

Kenny Flannery at Threshold

6/23/2023
Author and Travel Writer Kenny Flannery has found himself back in Portland and joins us at Threshold Brewing and Blending, to get some Piwo Pilsner. Hear some of his tales you may find in one of his books, and a couple you may not. John trades travel tips and recent adventures, Ryan returns, and Damian brings a gigantic gift from an old friend. As we celebrate our fellow travelers on this episode of Brew Happy.

Duration:01:17:24

The Champion Returns

6/14/2023
At Chuckanut's P-Nut location JP returns for his first round back home after his Scotch Safari across the pond. Ryan retires for the week, John enjoys some of his favorite stateside beer, Damian delivers the schedule for the upcoming Portland Beer Week. Great travel tips from our best field reporter on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:00:56:40

Threshold Brewing and Blending

6/9/2023
Threshold Brewing and Blending has been turning heads since their steadfast opening in 2019. It's been about 3 years since we caught up with Jarek and Sara Szymanski, and their award winning lager house is growing in flavor. Ryan revels in the salt and savory, Damian falls for a latent punchline, and John returns soon from his Scotch Safari. More lagers, hoppy beers, delicious foods, and new locations on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:29:37

Return on the McPolanders

6/1/2023
Back at our exclusive home bar the McPolanders Taproom, we catch up with Jenn and Jeremie after their field trip to a magical place called Tahiti. Jeremie brings Rum while John is gone, Jenn moderates for females in the industry, Ryan rolls out the classics, Damian gets the last of the Nutella Porter. Apparently fresh fish go great with beer, Czech-cifico is the new flavor on the block this season, on Brew Happy.

Duration:01:20:17

Level Beer in SW Portland

5/24/2023
At Level Beer in Multnomah Village we talk shop once again with owner Jason Barbee and Brewer Matt Lawson. With 3 bustling locations, new yeast, more beers and other fun on the way. John is still searching for more scotch, Ryan picks a random tattoo from a gumball machine, and Damian learns about their Staff Brews Program. Leveling up with great ideas for more great beers on this episode of Brew Happy!

Duration:01:10:30

Living Haus Beer

5/17/2023
An inviting time at Living Haus Beer with owners Mat Sandoval and returning guest Conrad Andrus. From the abrupt end of Modern Times to contract brewing for startups with Gavin Lord and Hetty Alice Brewing, brings life to this new brew house. John is on a scotch safari in Europe, Ryan presents the Brew Happy Fest Bier, Damian opens the last Flemish Kiss. With crisp seasonals, origin stories, Grodziskie styles, and well named cans, we learn about the people behind the beer on this Brew Happy Show!

Duration:01:29:06