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. Learn about travel destinations, new products and other beverages along the way. Music, Cigar, and Food pairings, plus many other things that go great with your next favorite brew. 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.

John the Kiwi on Rogue 11/25/2025

John the Kiwi on Rogue With so many brewery closures lately it's been sad to see. The demise of Rogue Ales global presence has surprised us all. Meeting up with John the Kiwi to share our memories of a brand that helped found the craft beer movement back in 1988. Adventures, honorable mentions, and beers at Function PDX NW on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/39159350

Vanguard Brewing with Patrick Walker 11/18/2025

Vanguard Brewing with Patrick Walker Damian's super secret beer club full of veterans, that love to meet up in Wilsonville at Vanguard Brewing, and you will too! Meet Patrick Walker, their Jack-of-all-Taps and heartfelt fan, to tell us all about their latest changes, fan favored beers, and new addtions to their lineup. Join us this week for Wiggle Butts, Liquid Pant Removers, BBL aged beers, and more, on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/39071860

Dan Munch of Widmer Bros 11/11/2025

Dan Munch of Widmer Bros As Widmer Brothers Brewing nears the reopening of their Gasthaus Pub, we decided to meet up with Brewer Dan Munch at Function PDX in NE to hear all about it. Hear all about how Research and Deverlopment works on their 10BBL pilot system as we survey beers from accross the country. Like Fieldwork Brewing and There Does Not Exist both out of California. Beer you may know, and beers to look forward to on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38987730

A Lazy Day in the Office 10/26/2025

A Lazy Day in the Office When you work at a brewpub, it's nice to have friends stop by for a visit. Meet up with us this week at Lazy Days Brewing to chat with Ryan Still about his latest seasonals and other surprises. Exclusive first tastings of a coffee cream ale for Damian, Josh gets to test his nose, and Bronwyn gets a fresh hop helles. Get into the spookey spirit this season, with garlic knots, pulled pork nachos, and hear our newest commercial celebrating our friends on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38780910

Tristan Hunter McMenamins Hillsdale 10/16/2025

Tristan Hunter McMenamins Hillsdale McMenamins has been an incubation point for many of the industry's up and coming brewers. Meet Tristan Hunter of the Hillsdale brewpub, the first of over 25 locations across the PacNW. Featured this week is his latest Goodberry Ale along with some regular brand favorites, along with some stories from Bend, Oregon. Have a berry good time with these multicolored seasonal delights on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38613960

Not so Irrelevant Quin Tinling 10/10/2025

Not so Irrelevant Quin Tinling Irrelevant Beer is one of the most relevant breweries in South Washington, and you're about to find out why. Meet returning guest Quin Tinling, co-owner and Head Brewer of this bustling Vancouver brewpub nestled next to the antonymously named coffee house. We've enjoyed watching his career blossom over the years, and now you get to hear the whole story, and learn why this brewpub will be your next stop accross the river. So much to say and so much to learn on this fresh hopped episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38533775

Buddies back for Birthdays Part 2 10/07/2025

Buddies back for Birthdays Part 2 So much more fun with friends brings us back to the McPolanders with Josh, Bronwyn, and a surprise appearance by our best field reporter John Paul. We start off with a Spirits segment, as we continue to learn about regional, production, and barrel distinctions. Tasting notes, Irish history, fist fights, graves, and rules for tipping. Join us for Part 2 of this episode to set aside your troubles and enjoy the flavor of fun with friends on this episode of Brew Happy! Tamave? /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38499930

Buddies are back for Birthdays Part 1 10/07/2025

Buddies are back for Birthdays Part 1 Our friends are back to share travel stories and celebrate birthdays. Josh goes to Europe and hits up Oktoberfest and 15 different breweries. The McPolanders go green in Ireland, and taste their way accross the island. Join us for Part 1 of this episode with lots of love and fond memories made on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38490735

Surprise Guest at Function PDX 09/20/2025

Surprise Guest at Function PDX Damian and Josh get together at Function for frech new beers from Noerth Carolina. Featuring Burial Beer Co and Fonta Flora Brewery, we had to taste these agrarian selections. Plus a suprise guest to help with travel plans to the land where beer was fist perfected. Put some gas in the tank and go for a ride, for some tasty brews and far away news on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38291665

PROST! with Dan Hart 09/15/2025

PROST! with Dan Hart PROST! It's not just a way to celebrate, it's a place for it to happen. Owner Dan Hart tells us about it's inception, standards, and rewards for their customers. Surrounded by food carts on their cozy patio we got to enjoy suds in the sun with some of the best beers you're likely to find in Europe. Plan your next trip one pint at a time on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38217805

Kiwi Aventures Everywhere 09/08/2025

Kiwi Aventures Everywhere We had to drop in on Everywhere Beer again due to a power outage in NE Portland. Luckily we got a spot to sit and plenty of beers to share with you listener. Join us for a round or two as we recap a 2 day Kiwi adventure with a John Lovegrove interview featuring all of the Breakside Brewery, Rogue Ales, Pelican Brewing, In n Out, and Mo's Chowder locations. Also get to know our bartender Adam and hear how he honed his expertise. Plan your next trip for burgers, chowder, or beer. Whether it's anywhere or Everywhere Beer on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38122640

Old Town Brewing and Baby Doll 09/01/2025

Old Town Brewing and Baby Doll Old Town Brewing has been a champion of their home town of Portland since their inception in the early 2000s by our guest, local owner Adam Milne. From their haunted downtown pizzeria with Shanghai Tours, to their recent union with Baby Doll Pizza, this award winning brewery is reaching out to bring in the community for all kinds of fun events, games and private functions for all ages. Head Brewer Todd Britt and Sales Director Tom Fields also join the fun to tell us about their latest beers, plans for barrel aging, underground speakeasy bar, and satisfying seasonals in the tank. Join this tasteful community, Olld Baby, plus a cameo from our favorite Kiwi on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/38050825

Function PDX 8th Anniversary continues 08/25/2025

Function PDX 8th Anniversary continues Function PDX celebrates 8 years all month and we are here to raise another glass as they have raised our spirits time and again. Josh, and Bronwyn are here to tell you all about the exciting options from many of the friends they've made along the way as Damian prepares for his beer adventure for the coming weekend. Featuring beverages by Wayfinder, Fieldwork, Cerebral, Grains of Wrath, Drekker and more. Lots of travel, tasting options, and stories to share on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37954295

Mark and Josh at FH Steinbart 08/18/2025

Mark and Josh at FH Steinbart Well it's time for homebrew talk with Mark and Josh this week. The best place to do that is FH Steinbart Homebrew Supply. Whether you're ordering online or grinding your grain in the store, there is a good deal brewing just down the next aisle. Not to mention brews on tap to demo the equipment so you can see firsthand how it all works. The oldest homebrew store on the longest running podcast about brewing, right here on Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37869625

Function PDX turns 8 08/10/2025

Function PDX turns 8 Our favorite host location turns 8 this month. Join us at Function PDX for their 8th anniversary, featuring beers by Fieldwork, Wayfinder, Cerebral, Beachwood, Finback, and more! Josh explains decoction for the hombrew crowd and Damian brings a delicious gift from Gigantic Brewing donated from a local beer club. Sharing the love, and many years of flavors from across the States on this Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37752385

Josh goes Everywhere Beer 07/30/2025

Josh goes Everywhere Beer Everywhere Beer has been flirting with Portland for some time, and now it's official. We reported on this new spot with an old spot with a new face, from Southern California. Meet Katie Blakely, the GM and fun face of Everywhere Beer from Orange, CA. Sampling their crisp array of Lagers and IPAs as we enjoy our chat, along with some sours and seltzers. Buddy bars, expansion, and Buddy bars here on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37610295

Lovegrove and Lazy Days at Function PDX 07/26/2025

Lovegrove and Lazy Days at Function PDX Portland's favorite Kiwi returns, for a taste of Denver and Brooklyn, at Function PDX in NW. Josh and John go over taste profiles we explore our experience with the same lager. John Lovegrove is an expert at making the most ouf each trip, setting records along the way with over 70 stops in one day. Hear more about travel and beer options as we are joined by Patreon Sponsor Ryan Still from Lazy Days Brewing. Finback lagers are popular on this week's episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37562150

Josh enjoys Chill n Fill 07/17/2025

Josh enjoys Chill n Fill This week we meet up with our new co-host Josh Huerta at Chill n Fill. Join us as we learn about dry lagers, hear about our friends in beer, upcoming international travel, and explore all the food carts and entertainment at our expansive host location. Make plans with us this week for your next adventure in the beverage industry on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37443740

Jeremie Drinks Finback at Function 07/16/2025

Jeremie Drinks Finback at Function This week recurring guest and Patreon supporter Jeremie Landers joins us for some Brooklyn beers from Finback Brewery at NE Function PDX location. Damian boasts about his bounty of tiki shirts, Bronwyn gets a mood ring with her beer, and Jeremie brings treats from Straightaway Cocktails. Lots of different beers from across the country, beers clubs, and a surprise visit from an old friend on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37424465

OLCC at Proper Pint 07/01/2025

OLCC at Proper Pint In SE Portland one of the best spots to go is Proper Pint. This week we are joined by Emily Greene from the OLCC (Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission), to enlighten us about this statewide organization and their role in our beverage enjoyment. From liquor, to cider, from pub to speakeasy. So many questions answered on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37244880

Whitney Burnside of Grand Fir Brewing 06/24/2025

Whitney Burnside of Grand Fir Brewing Summer is brewing and looming over us is the great Grand Fir Brewing, helmed by the amiable Head Brewer, Whitney Burnside. Hear all about her brewography, accolades, and rise to success, as well as plans for expansion. Including more tanks, a new location in Oregon City, and the exlusive, Bitter Root Club. Many beers to discuss, food to enjoy, and space to explore on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37142070

Meanwhile at Function PDX 06/18/2025

Meanwhile at Function PDX It's Portland Beer Week as we enjoy another Texas brewery at Function PDX NW location, Meanwhile Beer out of Austin features their colorful menu at the Pearl District location. Damian participates in the Portland Beer Games at Level Beer with Lazy Days Brewing and other favorites. Bronwyn picks out a couple of high ABV picks to top off the evening. Learn about the beers, and enjoy the refreshment on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/37052700

Josh enjoys Celestal at Function PDX 06/09/2025

Josh enjoys Celestal at Function PDX This month as Function PDX beers from Texas are available. Joining us this week is beer industry celebrity Josh Huerta to enjoy some beers with us by Celestial Beer Works. Some of you know him from the Fat Josh Show, or from his years of delivering some of our favorite brews, and now he takes us on a journy down memory lane with tales of brew legends as we drink in the nostalgia. Join us on this delicious journey on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36927990

Fitz Magic at the McPolanders 06/04/2025

Fitz Magic at the McPolanders Well it's been too longer since we've been to the most exclusive speakeasy in the Pacific NW. The McPolanders Taproom is hosting us this week, and we get to hear about the latest from Straightaway Cocktails, and some home brew fun. Fitz Magic rejoins the team for this one with some Brew News and a story of stitches. Special thanks to Jenn and Jeremie for their continued support, as we raise a glass to our listeners on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36844905

FH Steinbart and Outer Range at Function PDX 05/26/2025

FH Steinbart and Outer Range at Function PDX Meet Jeff Hoffman from FH Steinbart, the oldest homebrew supply store in the country. Join us for a pint of Outer Range Brewing selections at Function PDX in NW Portland. Learn about some of the new things going on at the store, and taste the difference between products with their new draft taps, and other products you can enjoy. More than just homebrewing on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36707500

A taste of Grand Fir 05/20/2025

A taste of Grand Fir The crew pop into Grand Fir Brewing for a delicious good time. Whether you are after good food or great beer you will be able to count on this SE spot in Portland. Hear all about head brewer Whitney Burnside and our review on this award winning gem, on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36634670

Our Mutual Friend at Function PDX 05/13/2025

Our Mutual Friend at Function PDX Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company is starting us off this month with some tasty treats at Function PDX NE on Alberta. Paired off with Outer Range whom we'll get into later, OMFB has really impressed us with some of their hefty beers. We get into World Beer Cup, Ben's Bottleshop, some new Breakside action, and of course the long awaited Everywhere Brewing location. Plenty of Vancouver love and awards to celebrate on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36544905

Sunny Season at Level Beer 05/06/2025

Sunny Season at Level Beer At Level Beer's big brewpub spot, Level One, we enjoy an intimate session in their private barrel room. This week we had to nerd out with our menu favorites, and talk about some other local spots we like to enjoy. This short show is dedicated to our long time friend and Top Field Reporter, John Paul, hands down our greatest supporter. Fond farewaells and some of the best beers in town, on this week's episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36447510

Pure Project at Function PDX 04/28/2025

Pure Project at Function PDX Pure Project has been around, and now they have come to the Pacific NW to serve up their recently brewed beers at Function PDX. This week we review the latest at their Pearl District location. JP is back from New Orleans with some interesting things to report about the scene there. Damian goes over the latest the menu and in the Brew News, Bronwyn loves beignets, and John tries a rum raisin beer. Join us for lip smacking good beers at one our favorite places here on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36333000

Oregon Beer Awards 2025 04/16/2025

Oregon Beer Awards 2025 Oregon Beer Awards is a prestigeous event held every year at Revolution Hall, where the best of the beer biz is celebrated. Join us as we consolidate the coverage with commentary as we follow along with Maddy McCarthy and her colorful interview style and special words by Ben Edmunds. Groove into the season of beer with Damian and Bronwyn as we celebrate the best beers and the places that bring them to you on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36182445

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