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 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.

Level Beer in SW Portland 05/25/2023

Level Beer in SW Portland 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! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26946168

Living Haus Beer 05/17/2023

Living Haus Beer 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! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26863623

Brothers Cascadia Brewing 05/10/2023

Brothers Cascadia Brewing Brothers Cascadia Brewing is coming to downtown Vancouver, very soon! Exclusive information on that, their newest can release, and more. Ryan gets excited about a new cidery, John previews his next rare Scotch and Whisky tour, Damian gets busy over the weekend and announces a Patreon winner. Local business growth and new brews on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26805111

Wayfinder the Natalie Baldwin way 05/03/2023

Wayfinder the Natalie Baldwin way We found ourselves in Natalie Baldwin's new office at Wayfinder Beer as she settles into her new role. Celebrating her career from early beginnings at Burnside Brewing, her bittersweet break from Breakside Brewing, to her plans at her new post, and Beef. John educates us on Portland toponymy, Ryan is really into Star Wars music this week, Damian learns about French Pilsners, and Bronwyn recounts their trip to Bend. Find your way to a Wayfinder Beer on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26730447

Back at Ben's Bottleshop 04/26/2023

Back at Ben's Bottleshop Back at Ben's Bottleshop in Vancouver we are able to explore our various options. This week we review the Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies list by the Brewers Association. We revisit non-alcoholic beer as John puts Damian to the test, Ryan goes to the zoo, and other fun things this past week. Saving salmon and waterways on this environmentally friendly episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26657373

FH Steinbart 04/19/2023

FH Steinbart for over 100 years FH Steinbart has been faithfully serving the homebrew community. All kinds of brews from beer to kombucha, brew kits to draft accessories, they have it all. Joining us is returning guest Brian Haslip to catch us up on events, classes, and talk shop. Ryan catches us up on some geographic history, John has some rare spirits to share, and Damian is a reacquainted with a classic as well as a coolship. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26587125

Hair of the Dog to Labyrinth Forge 04/12/2023

Hair of the Dog to Labyrinth Forge At the historic Hair of the Dog Brewing location as it transitions to Labyrinth Forge Brewing. We sit down and discuss the past and the future with Alan Sprints, and Dylan VanDetta. John brings a Waterford Whiskey, Ryan reviews the results of Oregon Beer Awards, Damian enjoys a new stout, and Bronwyn the Green Goddess of Portland stops by to brighten our day. A tasteful nod to accomplishment and some fun times with old friends on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26517531

Chillin for the final game 04/06/2023

Chillin for the final game The last game of the year has brought out the crowd here at Chill n Fill Taproom, a local favorite watering hole, and podcast location. Looks like more food carts to pair up with the beers and other brews. John reveals his middle name, Ryan reveals the name of the Brew Happy Fest bier, and Damian visits some local happenings. More places to get our brew on, and more oranger than yellow on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26464527

Reverend Nat's New Cidery 03/29/2023

Reverend Nat's New Cidery Many blessings from the new Reverend Nat's Hard Cider House on SE 35th & Division. Classic decor, food carts nearby, and a perfect location for a locally celebrated cidery. Ryan recommends the citrus, Damian, and John brings a buttery Scotch. New digs, new ciders, an upcoming Night of a thousand Tepaches and more on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26376510

Steeplejack Brewing 03/23/2023

Steeplejack Brewing Returning guest and master of sales, Tim Ensign, and Production Manager Kevin Haney hosting us this week from Steeplejack Brewing's first of 3 locations. Plenty of new beers and events coming your way this season. John talks winning strategy, Ryan hints at a gift, and Damian enjoys aromatics. Stouts, lagers, and Rye IPAs with Grand Fir tips on this episode of Brew Happy. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26315469

Homebrewers at Chuckanut 03/16/2023

Homebrewers at Chuckanut This week we celebrate our home brewing community with our special guest Mark Gillette from F.H. Steinbart home brew supply. Portland Brewers Collective is organizing competitions and events for you home brewers our there. Ryan reports on a drag show at Heathen Brewing, John layers up for some chill beers, and Damian delights in a Scarlet Ale. So much banter and fun facts, on this Brew Happy episode! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26247552

Over 500 Episodes! 03/09/2023

Over 500 Episodes! Now with over 500 episodes under our belt, the best place to celebrate is The Beer Mongers new location on SE 11th Ave. We are joined by beer fan Don Shite, Craft Beer Scribe Warren Wills, and the OG Beer Monger himself, Sean Campbell. Ryan nearly gets through the Brew News, Damian enjoys the best cellared cider of all time, and John gives away one of his rare beers. With special thanks to Rob's Pretzel Palace for the tasty pretzel burgers. Sitting in our usual booth, trading beers, raffling off prizes, and sharing a Brew Happy time on this 500th episode! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26175231

Ride that Pono 03/03/2023

Ride that Pono We end February here at Pono Brew Labs, but even if Stout Month comes to an end, we just can't put them down. On the heels of the SheBrew ProAm and the Festival and other events coming up, we are already filling up our March calendar. Ryan has musical mash-ups, Damian admires some glassware, John has to prioritize. So much to plan for including our own anniversary party, coming up on this Brew Happy podcast. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26123109

More events than time 02/28/2023

More events than time Well Stout month is going well for Damian as his fridge fills with more stouts than he can drink. But the crew arrives to help, and review some of these fine libations. Ryan adds botanicals, John reveals his favorite whiskey, Damian deals with some interesting flavors. Nothing short on taste when it comes to this stout hearted episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/26071428

Stout Month be my Valentine 02/14/2023

Stout Month be my Valentine It's Stout Month that we love for Valentine's Day. To celebrate Stout Month (February) a pick of two from an all star line-up. We each have 7 different Abyss Series as well as an Oud Bruin from Ecliptic, Tough Love from Crux, a holiday beer and others to choose from. John raves about the latest at Function PDX, Ryan is feeling the love, and Damian has to decide which stout is loveliest of all. Pairing up with your favorite brew has never been so lovely on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25951125

Stout Season is here 02/07/2023

Stout Season is here With events like SheBrew, Stout Bout, Zwicklemania, Dark Arts, and others coming up, it's impossible to make them all. John gets excited about zwickles, Damian savors Stout Month, and Ryan goes from sour to stout in 2 beers. Stout Month is kicking off in Brew Happy style on this week episode! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25854276

Go North to Vice 02/06/2023

Go North to Vice Vice Beer is the place to go in Vancouver. Owner Mike Perozzo tells us about the latest collabs and local lore with Pizza Schmizza, Jim & Patty's Coffee, Stemma Brewing, Kings and Daughters, Threshold, and more. Damian is holding on to stout season, Ryan has a real estate realization, and John loves downtown Vancouver. Come North of the river for all sorts of Brew Happy fun on this week's episode. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25840914

Two Chucka-Nuts 01/26/2023

Two Chucka-Nuts John and Ryan travel to Chuckanut to drink the new Italian Pilsner and barley wine while Damian is away. Lots of excitement over the news segment as a show favorite steps back into the brewing spotlight. John gears up for the Super Bowl while Ryan awaits the Brew Happy fest beer to be done, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25794609

Brewing with McPolanders 01/19/2023

Brewing with McPolanders The Brew Happy Fest Bier is in the works on the McPolanders' brew deck. Hear more about that, and another beer they made with Ninkasi owner Jamie Floyd as we plan more brew fun for the brew year. John proclaims his love for peat, Damian gets excited about the return of the Nutella Porter at Breakside, and Ryan changes up the program. Making beer made fun with hot scotchies right here on this Brew Happy episode! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25663860

The Warren Report 01/14/2023

The Warren Report Vancouver gets a taste of the Warren Report at Final Draft Taphouse. Plus the always supportive Cody Gray from Vancouver Brewfest surprises us with a Cloud Shaker and his latest projects. Damian tracks down the long awaited return of the Nutella Porter at Breakside, John plays basketball, and Ryan raps with owner Mike Bolt about the weird weather and the latest keg of Via Beer. Things are getting better and bigger since COVID, and there's plenty to be excited about this year on this Brew Happy Show! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25626783

Bring in the New Year 2023 01/08/2023

Bring in the New Year 2023 We bring in the New Year at home with our friends, and you the listener. Ryan gets a new sound effect, John brings the Dramfool, and Damian starts the year Wee Heavy. New beers, new spirits, and new sounds, for the New Year on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25534080

Festivus 2022 12/26/2022

Festivus 2022 McPolanders have us all over for holiday cheers and beers. Damian explains his annual Turkey stuffed with beer, Ryan how long to age a beer, John has a special treat, and John exchanges gifts. Nick offerman and other gems on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25433292

Perfect Pairings with McPolanders 12/25/2022

Perfect Pairings with McPolanders We convene at McPolander private taproom as we gear up for the holiday weather together. Damian talks about head, Bronwyn brightens up Breakside, Ryan realizes not every bottle should opened, and John gets in the spirit. Perfect pairings of spirits, beer, music and cheer on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25426425

Fracture Brewing 12/15/2022

Fracture Brewing New beers are on the rise, at Fracture Brewing's new taproom on SE Stark. We lounge with owners Nee and Darren Provenzano over their new drink menu and expanding seating. Damian is ready for stout season, John storms the field, and Ryan gets geographical. Sure to enjoy the light and the dark this season with spirits and beers to shout and cheer on this Brew Happy Show! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25335201

Catch Up at P-Nut 12/09/2022

Catch Up at P-Nut The crew catches up at Chuckanut's P-Nut location in SE Portland. Some new beers are out and we have to try them. Damian and Bronwyn report in on some new local brew stops, Ryan plans for the Holidays, and John brings gifts. Plenty of festive brews to enjoy on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25274985

Return to Vault 31 12/02/2022

Return to Vault 31 A spirited return to Vault 31 Bar, just across the river in Vancouver, WA. We visit with owners and Patreon subscriber David and Chrissy. They are gearing up for more gaming events, beers, cocktails, and a new weird food menu they can't wait to tell you about. John storms the field, Ryan gets all of the blue and leaves the pink at the bottom, and Damian names drinks. Old games, new games, and even Old Gregg on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25197711

Thanksgiving Pregame 11/24/2022

Thanksgiving Pregame Well it's that time of year when more seasonals are coming for the feast day we all love. Chill n Fill is a great spot for filling our pregame glasses. John is back from Key West, Bronwyn boasts a dessert beer, Ryan has a new stache, and Damian meets a local fan of Chill n Fill. Plenty of stories, beers and events to talk about, on this Brew Happy Happy Show! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25123620

Pink Boots bring brews 11/18/2022

Pink Boots bring brews Double trouble this week, as we hop from Chill n Fill with our featured guests Teri Fahrendorf founder of the Pink Boots Society, with board member Sonia Marie Leikam from Leikam Brewing the only Kosher brewery is the U.S. Then back to Level Beer's original Brewpub "Level 1" with Patreon member Ryan Finn, and lush greenery brought to you by Green Goddess Botanic, Bronwyn Landis. We eagerly await new breweries, new beers, and new events! All coming up soon including one on the 27th so check this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/25056822

Necktron at Breakside 11/10/2022

Necktron at Breakside In the Slabtown District of NW Portland, we gather at Breakside Brewery to hang out with our Patreon subscriber Ryan Finn, and shower him with gifts. Bronwyn joins us as she tends to the lush foliage, Ryan plots more Patreon moments, John discovers someone new to share whiskey with, Ryan mashes it up on the music pairings, and Damian recalls hosting the Oregon Brew Crew's delayed 40th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Award winning breweries and community members to celebrate on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/24964455

Halloween 2022 11/04/2022

Halloween 2022 We are having a spooky time at Ben's Bottleshop. All dressed up to see Halloween out and drinking a little bit of the sweet stuff. New things on the horizon, Ryan wants a new theme song, Bronwyn sees Hocus Pocus at the symphony, John goes to a party, and Damian tells us what he likes about costumes. Plenty of music, mystery and plans ahead on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/24903948

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