The Brew Happy Show

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 beer. 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.

Brew Happy Couple in Washington 10/01/2021

Brew Happy Couple in Washington This week, Damian and Bronwyn share their latest adventures in Washington beers during her birthday week! Impressive new locations, and popular staples alike are celebrated. Revisiting Freeland Spirits, The Beer Mongers ESB, and Culmination Brewing, and some of Washington's coolest beer spots. Plenty of travels tips and Fresh Hops /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20679164

North Bank Beer Week 09/21/2021

North Bank Beer Week It's North Bank Beer Week, and we are excited for our friends across the river, Brewing Bridges and other events. John enjoys some Freeland and Lindores spirits, Damian and Ryan compete in feats of strength, and fresh hops for all. Beers from Culmination, Paradox, Little Beast, and a Beer Mongers ESB here on this Brew Happy Show! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20568944

McPolanders with Jeremie 09/14/2021

McPolanders with Jeremie This week we visit the McPolanders Taproom, where some new things are brewing. We celebrate GABF winners as we review Ryan gets sentimental, John has another Fresh Hop Outbreak, Jeremie gets a gift, Damian gets a new hoodie. John's birthday adventure, lagers, and award winning beers on the episode of Brew Happy. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20522636

Brian Collins comes to town 09/07/2021

Brian Collins comes to town This week we introduce Damian's brother Brian Collins. Visiting from SoCal, on a whirlwind tour of the PacNW. Share their adventures from Centralia to Hood River to Astoria and more. Brian broadens his beer palate, Damian wins at corn hole, John has sad news, and Ryan learns about the Honey Beer Festival. Juice Box, Gorges, pFriem, Solera, and Fort George Brewing, all on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20521724

Fresh Hops for JP and Me! 08/31/2021

Fresh Hops for JP and Me! Fresh Hopped beers are coming! We have news, with events, beer and cider releases, and more places to go get them. Plus a clip about Great Notion. Ryan is out sick, John wants fresh hop reds and pale ryes, and Damian has two whiskeys wrestle on his tongue. Orange wine barrels, whiskeys, and fresh hops on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20362610

Summer Second Wind 08/24/2021

Summer Second Wind A lot of new breweries popping up on the horizon, and we are excited! We have a tasting featuring some really great beers by Ex Novo, Mountains Walking, Flatland, Backwoos, and more! John brings a speyside whiskey and something from Bull Run, Damian hints at some collabs coming around the corner, Ryan goes on a classic rock bender with Foreigner. Whiskey gets paired with a beer again, and beer stops are coming back on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20260190

National Rum Day 08/17/2021

National Rum Day Well it's National Rum Day, and you know JP has brought the sauce, the man has a subscription for his spirits, find out what he brought! We learn how Angels get their share, as we prepare for Burger Week in Portland. Damian has SEATAC stories, Ryan spreads misinformation about Brandon Lee's wife, and John explains the world to us all. Garlic IPAs, Boysenberries, vocab, and movies, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20239247

Jeff Alworth 08/10/2021

Jeff Alworth Jeff Alworth joins us again at Culmination Brewing, to talk about some of his favorite beer spots, and discuss big business impact in craft beer markets. Also, joined by Tomas Sluiter who tells it like it is when it comes to beer. Damian gets nostalgic, Ryan gets excited about collabs and expansions, and John does whiskey 7 days a week. Wonder twins, Sake Slushees, and creme brulee, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20239184

Crew Talk 08/03/2021

Crew Talk The crew enjoys trading beers back and forth and this week is no different. This time Ryan is home with a sick baby, so Damian and John dangles special spirits in front of him. Damian hits up a beerhouse for the first time in a while, John brings some smokey spirits from Vegas Ryan goes Rad Pop. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20239043

Downtown Portland is Back! 07/27/2021

Downtown Portland is Back! Downtown is officially open in Portland! Check out some things the crew is excited about as they venture out, and Steeplejack is on the short list for this week. Damian checks out some of his local spots, John is after the freshest of beers, and Ryan reports in on seltzer. Saisons, Rice Lagers, Ciders, and Seltzers, on this episode of Brew Happy /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20238920

Culmination Cans 06/08/2021

Culmination Cans After a nice long Memorial vacation the crew reunites to celebrate the Culmination canning line kick-off. John returns from Denver with news of beers. Then John and Damian team up for a 3-Way with Fort George at the Tiny Bubble Room, and Ryan phones it in so he can hear awesome 80's tunes while he talks cider and community. Plenty of adventures, goats, carrot cake, and hoppy beverages to share on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19561049

Oreogn Beer Awards 2021 05/25/2021

Oreogn Beer Awards 2021 The Oregon Beer Awards kicked off in a very unusual way this year. We also celebrate some more women in brewing that are getting a long over due recognition. Plus some of the juicy beers are getting more appealing. Damian tries to get "un-serious", John starts tapping into the fresh hops, Ryan has fun with some new buttons on the board. Spirits, new beer releases, celebrated beers, and celebrated women, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19558274

House Spirits goes Westward 05/18/2021

House Spirits goes Westward This week we crossover into spirits with our guest Andrew Tice from Westward Whiskey. Formerly, as House Spirits Distillery, the makers of Aviation Gin. With a new focus on Whiskey, the crew enjoys learning about cooperage, sour dough whiskey, and how to tell when it's ready. Tomas Sluiter to talk about their recent collaboration, John is back from Vegas, Ryan appreciates kind words from afar, and Damian enjoys a 9 year cask. Belgian trips, whiskey clubs, and more, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19556027

The End for COVID 05/10/2021

The End for COVID We enjoy some Away Days Beer, as we celebrate Culmination Brewing's new canning line as the concrete dries on the new trench drain, and the kitchen reopening as "Miami Nice", with Vegan Cuban cuisine. Seating opens up across the country, and we dish about some new spots, as we enjoy some more beers, and spirits. John brings "the Dragon", Damian enjoys some new beer, and Ryan imagines his future garage. Penguin mascots, Cider Summit preppers, and All American beer week, here on Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19393466

Bull Run Cider 05/04/2021

Bull Run Cider Kolin Leishman, returns from Bull Run Cider to tell us about how the cider industry has been doing in Forest Grove, after their latest bottling run. Ryan plays a guessing game, John brings the cask strength, Damian gets down with some strawberry rhubarb. Jonah Gold, 7 Seeds, Easy Orchards, low and slow on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19142303

Culmination Brewing 04/26/2021

Culmination Brewing We catch up with Tomas Sluiter from Culmination Brewing about his new canning line, new staff, new beers, and some of his latest projects. Ryan smells an old woman's feet, John brings some more whiskey to share, and Damian tries eucalyptus whiskey. More local beers, some abroad, and future kolsch promises, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19142219

Homebrew Update 04/20/2021

Homebrew Update The homebrew scene has had a significant uptick, with sunny weather here and new products, Mark Gillette returns to tell us all about it. Plus we dip into Ravi's SW Stash again to see what surprises come from the our western friends. John brings Gaelic and cask spirits, Damian nearly sings a musical, and Ryan rickrolls us... a lot! Seltzer shop talk, extracts, and other ideas, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/19142054

Beer Goddess of Portland 04/13/2021

Beer Goddess of Portland The Beer Goddess of Portland, and Publican, Lisa Morrison joins this week's show. Belmont Station has long been one of SE Portland's hotspots for beer, Lisa says they haven't missed a beat. With creative ways to accommodate their loyal following Belmont can breath easy. Bronwyn sits in for John this week, Damian picks from Ravi's SW Stash, Ryan has a Top 50 list of places to check out. Goddesses, great beers, and COVID clearing way for Spring out here in Portland, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/18966137

The Warren Report 04/06/2021

The Warren Report Warren Wills the Craft Beer Scribe takes some time away from Day One Distribution for another Warren Report. As places begin to open, we muster at the home base with some treats for Damian, the crew and you! John wants to put beer in the bongwater, Ryan steps out for Dad duty, and Damian hints at the fate of the old Rogue Flanders Pub. Ravi's SW Stash, ecofocused beers, Dingle and other spirits, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/18615698

Saint Patrick's Day 03/15/2021

Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day is a fun day with a lot of history. Like many, we are preoccupied with beer. Matthew Harhai returns to the show from afar, to enlighten us on the East Coast beer scene, as well as reminisce about some familiar brands. Plus we review some new beers, Ryan learns a new word, John is bringing celebration in a bottle, and Damian wraps up a fantastic 3 weeks with his family, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/18613925

West Coast Grocery 03/09/2021

West Coast Grocery West Coast Grocery has been cranking out some serious beer love to their neighborhood, and we've taken notice. Just stroll up to their special beer window the past year and you are greeted warmly with a special curated selection. We are recording once again from their secret Bodega Barrel Room where all the best beers are hiding and waiting for your glass. Charlie Hyde IV brings brewers Christian Angstrom and Brian Detweiler-Bedell to nerd out with us on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/18613268

SheBrew 2021 03/02/2021

SheBrew 2021 The women of SheBrew are back again this year and COVID isn't going to stop them. Another round of fun filled female fermented brews are eagerly anticipated. With a little support from Ecliptic Brewing's John Harris and others in the industry, these women have it handled. Hear how here at the McPolanders Taproom, an exclusive look into how to get these delicious drinks. SheBrew shows us what brewing is all about on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/18491297

Door Drops by JP 02/23/2021

Door Drops by JP If you've been following the show than you know JP likes to drop off beer and other goodies at Ryan's house. This has become such a regular thing it's become a topic of interest on the show. Plus more places are opening up! Stemma, Stoup, and other new breweries have been popping up on our radar. The beer scene is starting to get it's groove back on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/18484586

Imperial Bottleshop 02/16/2021

Imperial Bottleshop This week Imperial Bottleshop and Taproom's owner Alex Kurnellas tells us about the lengths he's gone to keep his 2 locations alive. It takes a lot more than just diversity, and hard work to keep his community coming through the door. John brings Damian delivers the last of the Patreon gifts, Ryan talks Tom Brady memes, and John brings more from the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. Matchless, Belgians, and Peat Fire, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17963099

Leikam Brewing 02/06/2021

Leikam Brewing This week for our Small Business Spotlight segment we revisit Leikam Brewing. Sonia-Marie and Theo have weathered the storm and still have plans to expand, and we can't wait to share how they did it! John is happy daydreaming, Ryan is confused by a sour stout, and Damian hits up Migration Brewing in Gresham. Pulled pork, exceptional stouts, and rare sherry casked spirits, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17893310

Homebrew Update 01/25/2021

Homebrew Update Check out these latest in homebrewing with returning guest Mark Gillette from the Portland Brewers Collective (PBC) and veteran of F.H. Steinbart Co., the oldest homebrew supply store in the U.S. Hear about the grains, the hops, and the yeast that will make your latest quarantine concoction quenchable. John brings another rare gift from Whiskey Tribe, Ryan paces us with his latest front door find, and Damian sends a special surprise to our Patreon subscribers, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17703932

The Warren Report 01/24/2021

The Warren Report Another Warren Report to bring in a new season of beer releases, and innovations to the industry, with Warren Wills from Craft Beer Scribe. John reviews another Peat Week selection, Ryan snorts with excitement over an ESB, Damian gets excited about new beer stops emerging. Multiple Matryoshkas, Cheesecake beers, Open-air seating in Vancouver, and weathering the storm for beer, on this week's episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17664101

Portland Winds up 01/13/2021

Portland Winds up Some new and interesting things are percolating in Portland. Things are slowly waking up and we know where to go! Ryan intersperses different things, Damian brings Ryan's potatoes from John, and John enlightens us on the world of Sherry (...and Ice Cream?). Peat Week, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Holiday Candy Cane beers, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17544806

Brew it Forward 01/05/2021

Brew it Forward A New Year means a new season and new segment called "Brew it Forward". Our chain of gratitude begins with our very own Ben Edmunds from local sensation Breakside Brewery. Ryan gets excited about his collection of calendar releases, John looks forward to dark seasonals and red ales, and Damian launches a new segment with an old friend. So begins this chain of gratitude, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17468717

Ep. 399 - End of Year Round up 12/29/2020

Ep. 399 - End of Year Round up Well 2020 is done. Celebrating, with John, Bronwyn, and a remote Ryan, with more beverages than we can handle seemed a good a way as any to send off this year. Christmas gifts revealed, as well as the new format for the coming year. Brew it forward, into the New Year, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17395670

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