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.

She Brew is back at McPolanders 01/12/2022

She Brew 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

The Warren Report 11/10/2021

The Warren Report Warren Wills returns with another Warren Report. Checking in on businesses, industry changes, and how the last few months have panned out for our favorite brands. Damian explains a dongle, Ryan has a Tavour code, John brings in the Octomore, Artful Dodger, and a Peruvian surprise. Talk of Steeplejack, Hopworks, Chuckanut, Binary Brewing, Ecliptic, Alvardo St, Humble Sea. All to the tune of Streisand and The Boss, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21147116

Full Throttle Bottles 11/01/2021

Full Throttle Bottles When South Seattle needs something tasty, they go Full Throttle Bottles, and publican, Jon Olken is here to tell you all about it. Ryan steps it up with the tunes, Damian has fun with his Northern friend, John brings Funkano Japanese whiskey from sherry cask barrels, Guyanan rum, and cask strength Edradour, to try on the show. Plus, brew news on Hopworks, cider relocations, collabs, and more on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21087887

Level 3 10/26/2021

Level 3 This week we ascend to Level 3 with Level Beer owners Shane Watterson and Jason Barbee. Their 3rd location has just opened and we share the fun. We hear about their cask engine, talk biscuits and Scotch Ales, as we are joined by brewer Matt Lawson. Hear about fuzzy releases and burgundy alike. Mustaches and video games among aromatic and substantial selections on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21035525

Full Moon Rising 10/19/2021

Full Moon Rising At Culmination Brewing the crew gets together for another tasting. John is excited about some sherry cask Clynelish, Ryan has some interesting choices for music, Damian talks about some of his latest beer adventures. Beers by Culmination and spirits by the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/21031340

Homebrew Update 10/12/2021

Homebrew Update Mark Gillette returns with another Homebrew Update, helps the crew with some tasting, and hints at some brew sessions coming up at the store. Bronwyn brings a pumpkin kerfuffle, Ryan stores things in his head, Damian reviews the new Skagit/Block 15 collab, John adds peat to a sour beer, again. Vilanova, Prairie Brewing, 450 North Brewing, and secret selection from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20926316

Birthday Bonanza! 10/05/2021

Birthday Bonanza! The youngsters are getting older, but Damian and Ryan have yet to mature. But the beer has. John is late to the party but has a lot of Birthday spirits to help celebrate, from the ever elusive Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. Hear about what they got into, see it on social media. Washington beer rview, more adventures in beer, and a Facebook meltdown, on this Brew Happy podcast! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20860889

Brew Happy Couple in Washington 10/01/2021

Brew Happy Couple in Washington This week, Damian and Bronwyn share their latest adventures in Washington beers during her birthday week! Impressive new locations, and popular staples alike are celebrated. Revisiting Freeland Spirits, The Beer Mongers ESB, and Culmination Brewing, and some of Washington's coolest beer spots. Plenty of travels tips and Fresh Hops /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20679164

North Bank Beer Week 09/21/2021

North Bank Beer Week It's North Bank Beer Week, and we are excited for our friends across the river, Brewing Bridges and other events. John enjoys some Freeland and Lindores spirits, Damian and Ryan compete in feats of strength, and fresh hops for all. Beers from Culmination, Paradox, Little Beast, and a Beer Mongers ESB here on this Brew Happy Show! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20568944

McPolanders with Jeremie 09/14/2021

McPolanders with Jeremie This week we visit the McPolanders Taproom, where some new things are brewing. We celebrate GABF winners as we review Ryan gets sentimental, John has another Fresh Hop Outbreak, Jeremie gets a gift, Damian gets a new hoodie. John's birthday adventure, lagers, and award winning beers on the episode of Brew Happy. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20522636

Brian Collins comes to town 09/07/2021

Brian Collins comes to town This week we introduce Damian's brother Brian Collins. Visiting from SoCal, on a whirlwind tour of the PacNW. Share their adventures from Centralia to Hood River to Astoria and more. Brian broadens his beer palate, Damian wins at corn hole, John has sad news, and Ryan learns about the Honey Beer Festival. Juice Box, Gorges, pFriem, Solera, and Fort George Brewing, all on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20521724

Fresh Hops for JP and Me! 08/31/2021

Fresh Hops for JP and Me! Fresh Hopped beers are coming! We have news, with events, beer and cider releases, and more places to go get them. Plus a clip about Great Notion. Ryan is out sick, John wants fresh hop reds and pale ryes, and Damian has two whiskeys wrestle on his tongue. Orange wine barrels, whiskeys, and fresh hops on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20362610

Summer Second Wind 08/24/2021

Summer Second Wind A lot of new breweries popping up on the horizon, and we are excited! We have a tasting featuring some really great beers by Ex Novo, Mountains Walking, Flatland, Backwoos, and more! John brings a speyside whiskey and something from Bull Run, Damian hints at some collabs coming around the corner, Ryan goes on a classic rock bender with Foreigner. Whiskey gets paired with a beer again, and beer stops are coming back on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20260190

National Rum Day 08/17/2021

National Rum Day Well it's National Rum Day, and you know JP has brought the sauce, the man has a subscription for his spirits, find out what he brought! We learn how Angels get their share, as we prepare for Burger Week in Portland. Damian has SEATAC stories, Ryan spreads misinformation about Brandon Lee's wife, and John explains the world to us all. Garlic IPAs, Boysenberries, vocab, and movies, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20239247

Jeff Alworth 08/10/2021

Jeff Alworth Jeff Alworth joins us again at Culmination Brewing, to talk about some of his favorite beer spots, and discuss big business impact in craft beer markets. Also, joined by Tomas Sluiter who tells it like it is when it comes to beer. Damian gets nostalgic, Ryan gets excited about collabs and expansions, and John does whiskey 7 days a week. Wonder twins, Sake Slushees, and creme brulee, on this episode of Brew Happy! /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20239184

Crew Talk 08/03/2021

Crew Talk The crew enjoys trading beers back and forth and this week is no different. This time Ryan is home with a sick baby, so Damian and John dangles special spirits in front of him. Damian hits up a beerhouse for the first time in a while, John brings some smokey spirits from Vegas Ryan goes Rad Pop. /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20239043

Downtown Portland is Back! 07/27/2021

Downtown Portland is Back! Downtown is officially open in Portland! Check out some things the crew is excited about as they venture out, and Steeplejack is on the short list for this week. Damian checks out some of his local spots, John is after the freshest of beers, and Ryan reports in on seltzer. Saisons, Rice Lagers, Ciders, and Seltzers, on this episode of Brew Happy /episode/index/show/brewhappypodcast/id/20238920

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

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