Buzzed with Brian

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This week Brian had the absolute pleasure to sit down with Erica Deanda, the Head Brewer at Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen in Baraboo, WI.  Erica laid out her journey within the beer industry and the legacy she is creating as the first Brewer at Tumbled Rocks! They also feature two great creations of hers on the episode.  Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Eric...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Another week, another guest! Brian was honored to have his good friend and fellow beer lover on the show, Jimmy Lee. Jimmy currently hails from Baltimore, MD and discusses his latest project/creation “Charm City Brews”. Think of it as a modern rolodex for breweries in Baltimore and beyond! They also enjoy and review another fantastic offering from Stillmank Brewery i...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  We have our first episode with a focus on home brewing! Brian was fortunate to sit down with Garth Beyer of Madison, WI. In addition to homebrewing, Garth is a Certified Cicerone, and business owner as we recorded at his place, Garth’s Brew Bar. His bar is an absolute dynamite establishment that sits on Monroe St. in Madison, WI. They also review one of his collabora...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  The Pod is back with Part II of the IPA style history. If you have not listened to Ep. 025 yet, please do, as this is direct continuation of that episode!  On this episode the saga behind the beloved style of India Pale Ale will come to a close and of course Brian features another IPA. Sit back, grab a globe, and listen in on the second half of this history! Thanks,...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian brings back another Brewery Special this week and my oh my, this is a good one! This week Brian sat down with Ron Hockersmith of Amorphic Beer in Milwaukee, WI. Ron is the Director of Beer and Co – Owner of Amorphic. Ron tells his story, and provides by far the most intriguing and complex beers to date on the show.  Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Ron for...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  More summer beers! If you liked the Shandy, you will love the Radler! On this weeks episode Brian dives back into Potosi Brewing Company (Potosi, WI), and discusses the National Brewery Museum housed on site. The museum is a great get away for anyone who appreciates beer and history. The second award winning beer this week comes from Point Brewery’s Whole Hog Beer di...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  On this very special episode Brian was honored to sit down with Rob Novak, the Historic Brewing Coordinator for the Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin. Old World Wisconsin is an absolute gem within the Wisconsin Historical Society. It sits just outside Eagle, WI on 600 acres of kettle moraine landscape with over 60 restored buildings/landmarks from the 19th and early 2...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian is very excited to finally bring the very first IPA episode to the show. He is also celebrating episode number 25! This episode is packed with history over this highly romanticized and created style of beer. Brian features a tremendous brew from Chicago’s own Revolution Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more to come!  Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!   After you c...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian is kicking off the first Thirsty Thursday of July with another Brewery Special. This week Brian sat down with Peter Schroder of Starkweather Brewery in Madison, WI. Peter is the Owner and Brewmaster of Starkweather. It was fantastic to sit down with Peter, hear his story, and drink a whole flight of the beer he brews!  Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Peter...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Summer is heating up, so cool off with the refreshing Shandy episode! That’s right Brian dives into where this style came from and what exactly the word Shandy means. This episode also features two great beers, from two big breweries in small towns; Toppling Goliath Brewing Company (Decorah, IA) and Potosi Brewing Company  (Potosi, WI).  Thanks, and as always… Cheers...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  “Anotha One” – Henry Schwartz, Co-Founder and President of Mobcraft Beer, on deciding how many beers to feature… Or is it just another Brewery Special Episode?! Henry was an absolute delight to sit down and discuss the past, present, and future of Mobcraft Beer while the taproom was bustling just below us. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Henry for coming onto th...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  On this very special episode Brian was honored to sit down with Conor Coloia, the Chief Operating Officer, of the Madison Mallards. The Mallards are a Madison summertime staple. They operate as one of the college wood bat summer teams within the Northwoods League. On this episode, Conor discusses the Mallards history, highlights the ballpark space, and of course Bria...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  After an excellent Brewery Special last week, Brian takes a deep dive into some beer style history. The German Hefeweizen style has so much to offer as the history is seeping out of this episode. Brian also drinks down a yeast forward beer from Raised Grain Brewery in Waukesha, WI. Listen up, crack a beer, and don’t blink… otherwise you may miss a surprise! Thanks, a...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  It is the pod's third Brewery Special! Brian is very excited to bring to you the material from a wonderful Sunday afternoon sitting down in Milwaukee’s Dead Bird Brewing. A big thank you to Owner/Brewmaster Nick Kocis for making the recording day a blast! As they sat in the taproom, Nick told the tales of his journey with beer, the creation of his brewery, and o...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian stays on a roll with these double beer features! So what exactly is a Cream Ale? How much dairy do they pump into one beer? If any at all?! Listen on this weeks episode as Brian discusses the history behind this style and features Noble Roots Brewing from Green Bay, WI and Indeed Brewing from Minneapolis, MN.  Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!   After you co...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  This episode goes out as a big appreciation to Brian's Chief Editor, Sound Engineer, and overall very dear friend Matt Schabel. Matt's love for the Kolsch style is a tale as old as time. Learn about the history of the Kolsch style this week, and enjoy the two beers Brian has featured ! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!   After you consume the content and...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Warmer weather is coming through at last, it feels right to feature the delightfully tarty, and crushable Berliner Weisse style. This week Brian enjoys a fan submission beer! Thank you Michaela Rabas for suggesting the FROG Weiss from Third Space Brewery in Milwaukee. Accompanying that beer Brian has the Spiced Pear edition of Vennture Brewery’s Bruv series. Pull up...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian brings you his second Brewery Special! Brian had the chance to sit down with Pio of Delta Beer Lab in Madison, WI. Pio is the founder and Chief Beer Officer at Delta. You may recall their Bock we featured in episode 011. As they sat in the canning room, Pio told the tales of his journey with beer, the creation of his brewery, and of course enjoyed another one o...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Happy Cinco de Mayo! Brian has a very festive beer lined up for this episode, and you will be living your best life as you drink it! Brian enjoys Mejor Vida from The Brewing Projekt out of Eau Claire, WI as he discusses the history of the Mexican Style Lager.   Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!   After you consume the content and the beer, please write a review, f...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! This week Brian is pleased to bring back a guest on the show! His good friend, and fellow beer drinker Garrett Gutenberger. Give Garrett a warm welcome with a quick listen! Garrett put together a great idea for this episode as he challenged Brian to a blind taste test of NA Riverwest Stein of Lakefront Brewery vs. the regular version. Come along, take a listen, and se...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! This week Brian drew inspiration from the audience and put out this delightful treat. Shout out to fans Mikel, Sam, and Garrett for putting in the request for a NA Beers episode! Today Brian discusses the history and how NA beers are made.  This is a TRIPLE FEATURE this week coming from our good friends at Untitled Arts in Waunakee, WI. Find your nearest seat, grab a...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Another week, another double beer feature! It's starting to feel like spring, well at least a Wisconsin spring...  Conveniently, Brian has two Bocks for you,  a historical spring style. This week we come back to Brian's local roots and feature two Madison area breweries with Wisconsin Brewing Company and Delta Beer Lab. Now go get those grills fired up, put...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! This week Brian is back with a double beer feature. He has two beautifully crafted light effervescent beers in the Saison/Farmhouse Ale style. Brian journeyed to the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago and the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee to dig up these delightful brews from Lo Rez and Amorphic Beer. Now go on a journey of your own and enjoy this episode on your wa...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!   This episode was an absolute blast for Brian to put together. If you have not already listened to Ep. 003 on the Helles Lager, Brian strongly recommends it. There are many tie ins to this episode. Already listened to it? Go back and listen again. Finally, pour yourself a Vienna lager like Capital Brewery’s Winter Skal that is featured today.  Thanks, and as always…...

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!  Brian has his first audience fueled episode this week. Thank you, Tyler King! Join Brian as this episode discusses the history of the Blonde style and features two dynamite brews. This double beer feature includes Sahale Ale Work's Fluid Station, followed by Central Waters Brewery's Honey Blonde. Sit back, think of warmer days ahead, and grab a blonde of yo...