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.

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

Christmas with JP 12/23/2020

Christmas with JP Christmas beverage challenge this week. Umami Scotch from a butt. John finds a Cindercone successor in Sure Man, Ryan can't make the show, and Damian reveals a sneak peek at an old friend on the other coast. Just add water for holiday cheer, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17329091

Closer to Christmas 12/15/2020

Closer to Christmas Every year the holidays come around and we get a little excited about the seasonal brews. We talk future plans and positive thinking, and the whiskey movement, coast to coast. Damian paces himself on the dark beer and liquor, John finally cracks the 2017 Bourban County, Bronwyn gets "schticky", and Ryan has potato candy named after himself. This year ESBs, CDAs, other dark favorites, and new born babies, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17214479

Bozeman, Birthdays, and Beer Bonds 12/08/2020

Bozeman, Birthdays, and Beer Bonds Moving towards the next holiday at Backpedal Brewery and Lounge. With brewer (and birthday boy) Darren Provenzano from fledgling Fracture Brewing, and newcomer Bryson King, Operations Manager at Culmination Brewing, and Owner Tomas Sluiter. John brings a flight of whiskey, Ryan ruminates in his craft room with rum, Bronwyn is back, and Damian prepares to change up the show again. Backstories, Brewery Bonds, Bozeman boasts, and "zoomies" on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17123075

Ep. 395 - Canacopia 12/01/2020

Ep. 395 - Canacopia Our residence of "ghost" taproom Ross Island Brewing continues as our recording hot spot, while we prep for Christmas, talk turkey about our Thanksgiving feasts, drink some strange brews, and edge towards reopenings. Ryan patches in from quarantine, John gets excited about peat again, and Damian finds a beer he doesn't like. Brew News, Crafts, Publican dreams, infusions, and new recipes, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/17030627

Ep. 394 - Quarantine Returns 11/24/2020

Ep. 394 - Quarantine Returns With the lockdown back in effect here in Portland, there aren't many places left to do a beer podcast from. Shuttered Ross Island Brewing seemed an appropriate spot for John and Damian to review some of their latest brew finds. Including a new whisky pick from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Ryan calls in from quarantine, John tries a New Jersey beer, Damian does last call on a recently reviewed pickle beer. Some different fun, for a different feel, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/16948310

Grains of Wrath PDX 11/17/2020

Grains of Wrath PDX Returning guest, Michael Hunsaker has definitely had our attention. His long journey from East to the West will work up your thirst, but don't worry their newest location will yield more beer, to help your holiday cheer. Damian shakes off a somber stretch on the opposite coast with some of his favorite beer styles, Ryan learns to rock a bit harder, and Mike attenuates a new deck. Focused distribution straddles two sides of the Columbia River, this week, on Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/16853912

Trap Door 11/11/2020

Trap Door At Trap Door Brewing the crew met with head brewer, Kyle Larsen, formerly of Double Mountain and Siren in the UK.owner, and founder, Brian Shull. From solar origins, lineage to Great Western Malting, to other roots of his generational beer community. Michael Perozzo returns to chat about the events and releases. John and Ryan lap a literary drink, and try getting pickled again! Hard seltzer, Nut Tree beers, Pearl Jam, the Rolling Stones, and the rise of dark beers, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/16853060

Warren Returns 11/03/2020

Warren Returns In Vancouver at Ben's Bottleshop, the crew gets together with Warren Wills the Craft Beer Scribe to talk shop. Warren reminisces his summer travels, John tells us what he thinks of Stifler's Mom, Ryan gets Cider Happy. Kviek beers, German beers, Polish beers, sherry, and even Pickle Rick beers on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/16765592

Ep. - Coin Toss Brewing 10/20/2020

Ep. - Coin Toss Brewing History is sometimes made with a coin toss. At least that's what Tim Hohl at Coin Toss Brewing will tell you. He and his taproom manager Melissa Meinz have been hard at work on making more room for patrons as the new season unfolds. Damian desires a a new berry in his beer, John discovers the last of the fresh hop beers, Bronwyn is plum delighted to return to the show. New windows, innovations, and more for beer on this episode of Brew Happy. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/16486760

More Sake with Friends 10/13/2020

More Sake with Friends Jake Lien from Momokawa is back with more sake and Darren Provenzano has some mid-west sake to share. Last visit we focused more on pairings, so this time we learn more about etiquette, culture, and different styles and schools of thought. Ryan rocks out to some new jams, John brings Pickle Rick, Tomas beat boxes, and Damian learns more about the afterlife. Good questions, better backstory, and breaking down stigmas, on this episode of Brew Happy. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/16395242

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