The Brew Happy Show

Continuing the holiday time of year as we appreciate all of our friends, listeners, and Patreon supporters, by sharing the spirit of the season with us as we raise a glass to them. Speaking of Spirits, you will wnat to know what has gotten us in such a good mood, and find out how to acquire some of this high proof selection yourself. Featuring special guest Lee from the Barreled Bee, on this episo...

It's the holiday time of year and we like to thank all of our friends, listeners, and Patreon supporters, by inviting them to join us as we raise a glass to them. With some recognizable classic beer, and friendly cheer, you may want to sample some of this selection yourself. Featuring special guest John the Kiwi, on this episode of Brew Happy!

The visionary behind Function PDX, owner Casey Armstrong flies in to currate and collaborate with multiple brands each month. From top to bottom, everything you see and taste is part of the experience brought to each of his taprooms, with the help of frontman Steven Jones. Featured this round is ghost brewery Adroit Theory out of Purcellville, Virginia with unique emphasis on bold styles like heav...

We love supporting local beer spots and Awesome Beer Bar in Saint Johns district of North Portland. This little spot was the perfect little hotspot for a beer review. The menu options are great, plus Damian brought some Xicha Beer to share from their brew pub in Salem. Beers to review and places worth talking about on this episode of Brew Happy!

Back with Huckleberry beer at Madcow Brewing for more fun with Jason Blair and Brandon Torbert from 2 Towns Cider. With Imperial Barrel-aged beer and seasonal ciders to fill out the menu and go nuts with. We do say a fond farewell to some old friends as we celebrate the successes of others. Join us as we share what inspired each of us on our journey of crafting greatness and brewing up fellowship...

At Madcow Brewing in Gresham, Oregon, you will find yourself in good cheer with local beer. But you can always change up with 2 Towns Cider in your glass too. With Madcow owner Jason Blair and 2 Towns rep Brandon Torbert here to talk history, lore, cows, orchards, and the hard work and commaradrie accross connected job sectors. At the end of the day we are thankful to belly up to a local pub among...

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!

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!

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 t...

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, an...

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...

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...

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 an...

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!

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!

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!

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 h...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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 Day...

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!

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 e...