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.

Summer Fun 06/30/2022

Summer Fun Its festival season here in the Pacific NW and JP is not messing around. He is out there getting valuable experience to report back to us on a recent A1A BBQ event and the last day of Hair of the Dog. Bronwyn is back, Ryan brings us back to the 80s, Damian breaks the news, John plans an ambush. Tropical, berry, and dessert beers are of interest on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23616428

Great Scot! 06/23/2022

Great Scot! John Paul is back from Scotland, on the first say of Summer, with some treats to show off. At Chuckanut's P-Nut location we talk beer and share stories from afar. Damian learns about a new way of eating oysters, Ryan gets news on Beer Mongers, and Brian Cox pops in for a cameo. Drams full of fun and Scottish delights, here on this Brew Happy episode! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23544425

Vice Beer 06/16/2022

Vice Beer /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23457353

Post Memorial at McPolanders 06/08/2022

Post Memorial at McPolanders Revisiting the McPolanders Taproom is always a good idea, especially after Memorial Weekend and a beer adventure in San Francisco. A SheBrew follow up and future festivals from our friends, Ryan is amazed by an Amaro, and Damian delivers a tale of brews and buffoonery. Remembering the past and raising a glass to Pride and Patreon subscribers, as we plan the Fluffernuffagus on this Star Wars themed episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23373131

Steeplejack Brewing 05/26/2022

Steeplejack Brewing This week we nestle in to the Whiskey Room at Steeplejack Brewing, to enjoy some of their best beers. For our Spirits segment, we learn about Whiskey Wednesdays, Fernets, Pisco Sours and other tales from Ian McLachlan, the Most Interesting Bartender in Portland. Ryan plans for OBF, and Damian gladly glugs another Grodziskie, and much more on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23262938

John's off to Scotland 05/18/2022

John's off to Scotland After a weekend of Fredfest and other tasty brews, the crew gets together to see John off before he goes to Scotland again. Damian falls in love with another beer style, John agrees about the best Alt, and Ryan reports a Kiwi beer by Pono. Plenty of new beers, old beers, and birthday wishes on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23188499

Back at Backwoods 05/11/2022

Back at Backwoods As downtown Portland continues to open up, we return to Backwoods Brewing, one of our favorite hotspots. John gets started early, Ryan plugs Shirts on Tap, and Damian gets to enjoy one of his favorite stouts. Trips to be planned and Streetcars nearby on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23098976

Instagram interrupted 05/04/2022

Instagram interrupted So many trains go by, here at the P-Nut Room at Chuckanut Brewing's SE Portland location, we secure the private event room once again for your enjoyment. Ryan goes golf again, John does the whiskey segment early, Damian has news about Kings and Daughters Brewing. Tavour and other promo codes, as we anticipate a fest or two on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/23044181

Rick Rolled again 04/27/2022

Rick Rolled again The crew reunites at Chill N Fill to trade stories and recent discoveries. The Reverend Damian is back from the East with a peek at the craft beer presence there. Ryan declares the anniversary of the the Rick Roll, Damian has worn off the jetlag, and John joins in with some sweet treats and Belmont Station tribute beers. Music, travel, cigars, and other reasons to mark the calendar, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22964438

Oregon Beer Awards are back 2022! 04/13/2022

Oregon Beer Awards are back 2022! The long awaited return of the Oregon Beer Awards ceremony at Revolution Hall! Great turnout and personally covered by Damian, we discuss some of the winners and beers that make them famous. Ryan regulates the latest happenings, and John classes it up with Johnny Walker Green Label, and Pipe Dreams, the latest from the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. We celebrate our friends and neighbors here on this Brew Happy episode! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22789247

Tropic Chronic and Vaping Beers? 04/06/2022

Tropic Chronic and Vaping Beers? Getting their fill at Chill n Fill is easy but not while livestreaming apparently. Learn how to win a Playstation 5 with Tropic Chronic, and don't forget to to party with Pono Brewing party at The Golden Cat Lounge while you wait for the Oregon Beers Awards. Level Beer's patio goes green, Damian gets an Xbox, and Ryan wants to start a Wrestling podcast. Em Sauter's new book, vaping beers, and Stoup Distro on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22696646

Post Low at Vault 31 03/30/2022

Post Low at Vault 31 In Vancouver is a haven for game nerds, called Vault 31. Relive the nostalgia while you explore various platforms and beverages! Also joining us is Sean from Post Low apparel encouraging you to look good on the links before getting your game on. Damian discovers a patio behind door #1, Ryan has words with his brother, and John inspires a new drink. Community, and good sportsmanship are fashionable on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22641293

John Williams pairings 03/23/2022

John Williams pairings We are back in the basement of Just Paid Rent Studios, with some spirits, beers, and news from above. Ryan celebrates John Williams birthday a month late, Bronwyn gets rewarded with beer, John has Red Breasted Whiskey again, and Damian discusses the closing of one of Imperial Bottleshops (NE) locations. Lots of theatrical music pairings on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22581002

Goodbye Hales Ales 03/16/2022

Goodbye Hales Ales Just a bunch of nuts here at Chuckanut's P-Nut Taproom. This week we say good bye to another popular brewpub. Hale's Ales will be closing up their doors, simply due to retirement. Bronwyn is back to tell us about her latest plant care in our favorite taprooms. Ryan reels in some appropriate music pairings, John has some spirits, and Damian enjoys one of his favorite stouts. More hilarious hijinx, and a Green Goddess on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22540817

West Coast Grocery 03/09/2022

West Coast Grocery In the Bodega Cellar at West Coast Grocery Brewing Co. we are tucked away with Charlie Hyde and his barrels. We learn about his latest news as we get Rick-Rolled by Ryan, John brings the Bowmore, and Damian enjoys Dragon's Milk. Peat, collabs ,and other brews on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22526024

Post Valentine 02/23/2022

Post Valentine The gang is back together again. In the snow! We gather at Chill N Fill to say goodbye to Modern Times and Hair of The Dog. Ryan and Damian learn to pronounce Parabella, debate the best chocolate beers, and learn about Ganesh. Dragon's Milk barrels, Love Potions, and Sexual Chocolate and Collabruary to discuss on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22352402

Mashing Barriers 02/13/2022

Mashing Barriers Women in Beer is a fun February topic that includes a new program called Mashing barriers. Here to tell you about it is Madeleine McCarthy from host site Von Ebert, Casey Helwig from sponsor Imperial Yeast, and Sonia-Marie Leikam from Oregon Brewers Guild. All returning guests joining us at Leikam Brewing for some beers and informative conversation. Diversity and opportunity on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22113590

Stouts, Sweets, and Sherry 02/02/2022

Stouts, Sweets, and Sherry The P-Nut is the place for meeting friends over drinks and we came to play. Ruby Jammin collab by Great Notion and McMenamin's, the Stuffed by Claim 52, plus some secret spirits. John breaks out a super sherry, Ryan pops in and out via Zoom, Mark pops in at the end sporting a new F.H. Steinbart hoodie, and Damian wants one. Plenty of 80's music pairings and movie trivia here on Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22046162

A Tasting for Two 02/02/2022

A Tasting for Two Back at Brew Happy Headquarters, the boys are playing in the basement again and this they are unsupervised! They crack and old Deschutes Abyss from 2017, and a Rogue XS Imp YSB, and treats from the only American beer brewed by monks. News of whiskey peaches from Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, Spirits to share. Ryan learns the difference between a pagota and a bodega. Damian delves into his cellar. John goes to see Cheap Trick in Vegas. Good friends, holy places, old beers, and a smelly Dingle, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/22438379

New Drinks and Great Places! 01/26/2022

New Drinks and Great Places! This week we are back at Chill N Fill, to relax, reflect, and check out what's on tap. This week we talk about some of Seattle's favorite beers. Damian is excited about a new Patreon subscriber, Ryan is still remote viewing the show, and John celebrates poet Robert Bird with a peated sherry cask whiskey. Key Lime Pie at the Tiny Bubble Room and more on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21911201

Bull Run Cider at P-Nut 01/19/2022

Bull Run Cider at P-Nut This week we talk apples to apples with Kolin Leishman from Bull Run Cider. Posted up at Chuckanut Brewing's P-Nut taproom it's on draft and Bryant is back to tell what else is pouring. Ryan regales us with his cider savvy, John brings Bruichladdich, Kuleana, and a peated Scotch surprise, and Damian sips a stout. Plenty of ciders, spirits, and stouts on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21909584

SheBrew is back at McPolanders 01/12/2022

SheBrew is back at McPolanders She Brew is back at McPolander's Taproom. With over a month away from this exciting event, Shannon Long and Christine Garcia fill us in with Jenn and Jeremie hosting the fun. John brings a strong selection of spirits, including an Italian Whiskey, Damian remembers Henhouse at Function PDX. Barley wines, exotic spirits, and working women on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21787724

New Year New Season 01/05/2022

New Year New Season The New Year is here at Chill n Fill, we are saying goodbye to some of our friends that didn't make it, and hello to new friends making their debut while we enjoy fudge. Damian learns the difference between the Highlands and the Lowlands. John is confused by "Dry January", Ryan reviews some new releases. Glengoyne and other treats form afar, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21735785

New Year plans at Chuckanut 12/29/2021

New Year plans at Chuckanut Bryant Cox at Chuckanut's P-Nut Taproom, is helping us bring in the New Year. We have new plans, new beers, and even new spirits to try. John hints at Scotch Fudge, Ryan does away with an old segment in favor of a new one, Damian relates to a fellow transplant, Bryant enjoys Edradour straight for the cask. We know where good beer is on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21716783

Holiday Festivus 2021 12/22/2021

Holiday Festivus 2021 Just in time for Holiday fun, the crew gets together at Chill n Fill again, this time for more Holiday fun. John laments working through the holiday, Ryan reaches for a reserve beer, and Damian dives right into some seriously succulent seasonals. Revision, Chuckanut Brewing, Alesmith, Baerlic, Firestone Walker, and more. Expecting snow as we warm our hearts with cheer on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21570713

Back at Ben's 12/15/2021

Back at Ben's Damian is back from Florida, after carefully documenting his journey on the Instagram, with brewpubs, before coming back for a 3 level tour at Level Beer! John laughs at the boys, Ryan has a broken adapter, Damian brings back gifts from Florida. We focus on Florida flavors like Big Top Brewing, Cooper Point Brewing, Pareidolia Brewing, Mash Monkey Brewing on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21474320

Chill n Fill is big! 12/15/2021

Chill n Fill is big! We last brought the show to a tiny space in April of 2015 to welcome them to the neighborhood. Now, they have survived and thrived. The only thing bigger than their selection is the room you'll have to stretch out while you quench your thirst. John isn't done with Hazy's for the year, Damian looks forward to Ruse Brewing opening nearby, and Ryan gets some new tunes to pair with your next favorite beer. Join our gift exchange on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21570701

Final Draft with Mike and Kim 12/02/2021

Final Draft with Mike and Kim After hours in Vancouver at Final Draft Taphouse, owners Mike and Kimberly always prepare a perfectly curated draft list. Curb your thirst and hear about the latest in popular beers, and Mike's obsession with humming birds. Ryan and JP ruminate about cigar pairing pitfalls, and Seawolf whiskey. Resurrected distilleries, and mushroom confessions on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21362126

Thanksgiving 2021 11/23/2021

Thanksgiving 2021 This week Ryan and JP prepare for Turkey days ahead. Posting up at Ben's Bottleshop in Vancouver, you know there will be plenty of beers to talk about. The new Baerlic location is popping off, and spirits to be had on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21281405

Rev Nat and Nitch 11/16/2021

Rev Nat and Nitch Rev Nat invites us over to his new big production space, and treats us to a veritable cornucopia of fruit ciders. From cherries to pineapple, collabs with Westward Whiskey, seasonal releases like Abbey Spice and his Tent Show features. Ryan nerds out about cider, John brings Bas Armangnac, and Damian gets Tepache, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21205565

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