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.

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

Radiant Beer at Function PDX 04/10/2025

Radiant Beer at Function PDX It's National Beer Day and we had to have some Radiant Beer at Function PDX. Always a fun time at their Alberta location to check out their Beer Cave for some cans to take home. Damian gets excited about Puffin Koozies, Bronwyn know her history, and John is back from Italy with some travel tips you can use. Fun with pronunciation, puppies, new pub by pFriem, and California collabs, here on this Brew Happy Show! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/36088760

Creature Comforts at Function PDX 03/27/2025

Creature Comforts at Function PDX Creature Comforts are easy to find at Function PDX. This weeks Damian flies solo with some tasty brews and thirst quenching news while he reviews a few. Learn more about whats happening at this fun location for the rest of the year, while you make your plans to discover new beer. Plan your month ahead with the Basement Beer Club and more on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35882435

Awesome Beer Bar presents the Warren Report 03/15/2025

Awesome Beer Bar presents the Warren Report At the Awesome Beer Bar in North Portland's St. Johns district we introduce a new spot for you to enjoy. With the Craft Beer Scribe, Warren Wills himself, giving us the inside scoop on the latest beer trends and some taplist selections from Day One Distribution. Damian drops a little background on the bridge. John takes it easy with some carefully selcted tasters. Interview with owner Joe Fuscardo and more on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35719735

ISM Brewing at Function PDX 03/05/2025

ISM Brewing at Function PDX We bust into March with some beer travelin without leaving our seats at Function PDX in NE. With ISM Brewing we span the country as we raise our glasses and hear more about this growing brewery. John is hopped up on a Red Ale, Bronwyn goes for a Blonde, and Damian warms up to a Schwarz. Creature Comforts and coast to coast selections on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35540550

SheBrew turns 10 02/28/2025

SheBrew turns 10 SheBrew returns for their 10th year and we had to celebrate at our favorite place with the best home brew experts around. At Beer Mongers we enjoy a finely currated taplist with Mark from FH Steinbart, America's oldest homebrew store. Jenn and Jeremie McPolander tell us all about the latest lineup for this years all female festival. John wants a brown IPA, Bronwyn recalls Zwicklemania, and Damian drools over the menu. More than a mouthful of tasty treats coming your way on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35477620

Beachwood at Function PDX 02/21/2025

Beachwood at Function PDX Rounding our this month's California dreams with Beachwood Brewing and more from Shred Beer Co. At Function PDX in NW we hit the John recalls a recent Vice Beer, Bronwyn enjoys a blonde, and Damian finds in international music pairing. Watching our ABV while we promote some groovy tunes and some Hall of Famers, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35373020

Double Mountain in NoPo 02/18/2025

Double Mountain in NoPo Well it's trivia night at the local Double Mountain pub in North Portland, and that means fun, food and great beer. Bronwyn goes down the taplist, Damian notices a barleywine at an upcoming event, John talks about Evolve Brewing. Plenty of prep for the cold snap on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35324665

Shred Beer at Function PDX 02/05/2025

Shred Beer at Function PDX This week we learn about Shred and Beachwood, both out of California, at Function PDX. We couldn't wait to get back from our trips and compare notes about these great brands and our most recent travels. Bronwyn shows up for bready floral notes, John covers his latest Vegas report, Damian reports on Walking Tree and Big Top from Florida. Plenty of warm weather fun, and clowning around on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35169190

FH Stienbarts at Baerlic Brewing 02/04/2025

FH Stienbarts at Baerlic Brewing Nitro coffee at FH Stienbarts is just one of the many treats you can sample when you pick up your brewing supplies. More involved in the community and events than ever, make sure you stop by for the next competition and talk with Mark Gillette. Ryan learns about the American Homebrewers Association parting from the Brewers Association. John talks about his latest trip to Great Notion, and Mark brews up some fun. Learn more about the homebrewing community on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35155930

Bottle Logic at Function PDX 02/04/2025

Bottle Logic at Function PDX This week we get a taste of Anaheim California's very own Bottle Logic Brewing. Hosted this month at Function PDX. We are at their NW location this week learning about Baltic Porters and Polish beers. John likes them all, and Ryan picks a sweet treat from the back. Brownies and piney West Coast IPAs on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/35153460

Leikam the Gathering 01/15/2025

Leikam the Gathering We heard Leikam Brewing in East Portland had a nice game night going on so we thought we'd check in. Magic the Gathering in full swing as we enjoy the sky lounge and some tasty brews. Bronwyn tries out some french toast, Damian has something fun to listen to, and John brings back the cigar pairing. Big glasses, great locations and new flavors on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34862255

Slice Beer at Function PDX 01/08/2025

Slice Beer at Function PDX /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34769795

Happy New Year Ryan 01/04/2025

Happy New Year Ryan The end of the year and we close out at the studioe with a bottleshare. We have some good ones from breweries of the past, and timeless flavors we hope to see in the future. Damian navigates a tongue twister, John returns to a tasty beer, Bronwyn teaches us about a new game, Ryan realizes he will miss us. New beginings and fond farewelss on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34738250

Christmas 2024 12/28/2024

Christmas 2024 Christmas at the McPolanders is a great way to spend a holiday. Ryan is crazy for cats, Damian ponders a new commercial, and John doesn't hold back on the whiskey segment. Grateful for this yule time on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34669290

Cribbage Night at Beer Mongers 12/22/2024

Cribbage Night at Beer Mongers /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34595285

Paul's Cigars Pairing 12/14/2024

Paul's Cigars Pairing /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34463670

Patreon Party at Vault 31 12/01/2024

Patreon Party at Vault 31 Getting our game on at Vault 31 for our annual Patreon Appreciation Party! Featuring special guests Lee from Barreled Bee sticking with honey news, David from Vault 31 has space for more burgers, Ryan from Lazy Days Brewing goes wild, Jeremie from Oregon Brew Crew with messeges of love, Jenn with the latest from SheBrew, and StraightAway Cocktails. Meads, Whiskey, Cocktails, and other beverages getting Brew Happy in here! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/34222575

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