Buzzed with Brian

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Throwback Thirsty Thursday! Last summer Brian went over the German side of the Hefeweizen. Episode 020 if you must know, but there was more that needed to be told! On this episode Brian explores the American history behind this traditional style and features a Hefeweizen from Fair State Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis, MN. Grab a Hefeweizen of your own and enjoy t...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian delivers the third round of this bite sized series. Celebrating the people that give him beer is just as important as celebrating the beer itself! This week Brian features a beer given to him by BWB fan, Nick Reed. Nick is a longtime friend of Brian’s partner in crime and Chief Marketing Officer, Aryn DeGrave! That’s right, she makes another appearance on the p...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian returned to his former home of Houston, TX and decided to dive back into one of his local favorites, Holler Brewing Company. Holler is known for pouring tank fresh beer in an inclusive laid back environment. Not to mention they also just scored some hardware from the World Beer Cup this year! Brian had head brewer, Huggy Bear, on the pod to talk about his journ...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  In the spirit of summer, Brian heads out to enjoy America’s pastime and a couple of good tasting brews to boot! He found himself in Oconomowoc, WI at Wisconsin Brewing Ballpark to catch the Lake Country DockHounds. The DockHounds are a professional baseball team within the American Association of Professional Baseball. Joining him on the mic was Bryan Giese, the Dock...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This week Brian was down in Austin, TX hard at work enjoying some great craft beer. The highlight of the trip took him out to Jester King Brewery. Joining him on the mic was Barrel Room Manager, Sarah Lee Parker. Over time Sarah has continued to take on more and more responsibility at Jester King. She started at the front of house, transitioned to production team, th...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  First off… Thank you loyal fans of the pod! The show was officially nominated for Madison’s Best Podcast of 2023. Now I need your help to win! From June 1st – 30th you can submit ONE vote for my podcast to officially become Madison’s Best for 2023! Click the following link, find Best Podcast under “Arts & Entertainment”, and select Buzzed with Brian. Thank you! h...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  First off… Thank you loyal fans of the pod! The show was officially nominated for Madison’s Best Podcast of 2023. Now I need your help to win! From June 1st – 30th you can submit ONE vote for my podcast to officially become Madison’s Best for 2023! Click the following link, find Best Podcast under “Arts & Entertainment”, and select Buzzed with Brian. Thank you! h...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  First off… Thank you loyal fans of the pod! The show was officially nominated for Madison’s Best Podcast of 2023. Now I need your help to win! From June 1st – 30th you can submit ONE vote for my podcast to officially become Madison’s Best for 2023! Click the following link, find Best Podcast under “Arts & Entertainment”, and select Buzzed with Brian. Thank you! h...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  First off… Thank you loyal fans of the pod! The show was officially nominated for Madison’s Best Podcast of 2023. Now I need your help to win! From June 1st – 30th you can submit ONE vote for my podcast to officially become Madison’s Best for 2023! Click the following link, find Best Podcast under “Arts & Entertainment”, and select Buzzed with Brian. Thank you! ...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  First off… Thank you loyal fans of the pod! The show was officially nominated for Madison’s Best Podcast of 2023. Now I need your help to win! From June 1st – 30th you can submit ONE vote for my podcast to officially become Madison’s Best for 2023! Click the following link, find Best Podcast under “Arts & Entertainment”, and select Buzzed with Brian. Thank you! ...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This week Brian brings you a little bonus content with a special Sunday release! Joining him on the mic was Armand Ferranti, the President/Founder of Draft Top. You may recognize Draft Top as the product featured in Brian’s latest social media giveaway. Draft Top safely and consistently takes the top off any canned beverage. This allows the user to enjoy an enhanced...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This week Brian was enjoying some sunny weather down in Tampa, Florida when he dropped by Angry Chair Brewing. That’s right the pod has officially entered another state! Joining him on the mic was Founder/Owner, Ryan Dowdle. Buzzed with Brian fans from Wisconsin may recognize Angry chair as they often do big time collaboration with Untitled Art. On the episode Ryan s...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian enjoyed recording out in the snowy oasis at Pour Another Round’s Outdoor Winter Beer Fest in Green Bay, WI. Thank goodness the snow is all gone now though! Joining him on the mic was, Co - Founder and Brewer, Alex Falish, of Noble Roots Brewing Company. Alex shared his journey with beer, starting with a mess in his parents kitchen, then moving to the garage, an...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!   Brian made another quick journey to Milwaukee, WI and found himself at Gathering Place Brewing Company. Joining him on the mic was Founder/Owner, Joe Yeado. Joe shared his journey with beer, from home brewing in DC, to winning medals, and finally moving back to Wisconsin to start his own brewery. Joe discusses the opening of their second taproom location in Wauwatos...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  In spirit of Cinco de Mayo, Brian places a microphone in front of his good friend Matt, and challenges him to a blind taste test. Buzzed with Brian fans will recognize Matt from a previous blind taste test episode! He also is the famed editor and engineer of the pod. Not to mention a part of the killer band, North Breese, that provides all the transition music for th...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  April is nearly wrapped up, spring is in full gear, and Brian has a delightful seasonal beer to share with you all this week! The Maibock (also known as a Heller Bock) is a true seasonal beer loaded with history. Brian speaks to the history and reviews a beer from a familiar place! The beer in hand has roots with not one, but two previous BWB guests, Amorphic Beer an...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian delivers a new bite sized version of the show this week. Celebrating the people that give him beer is just as important as celebrating the beer itself! This week Brian features a beer given to him by BWB fan, Tyler King. Tyler hand delivered the Lonely Blonde ale by Fulton Beer Co. to be featured on the show. If you want to learn more about the blonde style or...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian headed down to the windy city to visit Lo Rez Brewery and Taproom in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Joining him on the mic was, Owner and Head Brewer, Dave Dahl. Fans of the show may recall Lo Rez from Ep. 010 when Brian featured their saison, Voxel. Dave shared his journey with beer as he opened his own brewery. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Dave f...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian hosted quite the spectacle at his home recently. Beer shares happen frequently in the world; however, this one was special. With the help of some great friends (Duffy, Bailey, Chris, Anna, Scott, Aryn, and Dani) they took down 6 different Central Waters Barrel Aged Anniversary Beers. Brian has each guest make a quick appearance on today’s show to help discuss t...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian has been challenged yet again! Another blind taste test to add to the series. On today’s show, long time Madison, WI homebrewer Fab De Souza hops on the mic. Fab shares his passion with homebrewing, successes, defeats, and helpful tips to beginners. Fab also challenged Brian to see if he can taste the difference between his Belgian Chimay clone and the real thi...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian headed down I-94 to Lake Mills, WI to visit, Sunshine Brewing Co. Joining him on the mic was, Owner and Head Brewer, Lane Smith.  Lane shared his story with beer as he transitioned from homebrewing to opening up his own Brewery. At Sunshine, his love for Belgian beers and good Mexican food is evident. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Lane for coming onto th...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Last year, Brian brought you the history of the Irish Red ale. To help celebrate the weekend this year the Irish Dry Stout was a natural selection. Along with the history Brian brings you a great craft beer from the city that dyes a whole river green for the weekend. Grab your favorite green shirt, a beer, and listen to this week’s ep...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This week on the pod, the length of conversation is not just big, but GIANT.  Keeping it local, Brian was joined by Erika and Jessica Jones of Giant Jones Brewery in Madison, WI! Erika is the CEO, Jessica is the Brewer, and on this episode, both share their journey with beer, and how they ended up starting their own brewery. Brian knew this episode would turn into a...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This week Brian was invited to team up with Jonathan Eckelberg and Cameron Teske, hosts of Pour Another Round Podcast. You may recall Jonathan and Brian did a previous collaboration episode together during the Great American Beer Festival! This time Cameron joined in on the fun and the two of them flipped the script as they asked Brian the questions.  They also discu...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian was back on the road this week driving to Grafton, WI to visit, Sahale Ale Works. Joining him on the mic was, Owner and Head Brewer, Matt Hofmann.  Matt shared his story with beer, working in the industry for over a decade, and opening up his own place. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Matt for coming onto the show! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!    ...