FiveBeerPlan

five beer plan

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My name is Brian and I’m just an everyman here in the Midwest who loves the craft beer scene. This show is about the ongoing saga of my personal ale trail. Join me for stories, tips and interviews from an everyman's perspective. Other segments include my homebrew journey, exploration of different hop varieties, yeast strains and a beer review to boot! Episodes drop the 12th and 24th of every month. Subscribe now!

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Latest episode

Oct 24, 2026

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Episodes

E26.20 wdf? 24.10.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I get the homebrew kicked off, pick the brain of my homebrew expert, David Young and review Nefarious Harbor from Evil Czech Brewery.

E26.19 rebel brewing 12.10.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I make a pitch for the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to check out the history of homebrewing, launch into a new interview with regular David Young from Buckeye Brewcraft, and review King Eider from Brewery Faisan.

E26.18 dade zone 24.09.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, it's time for packaging of the homebrew project, the final chapter of my interview with Simon Brooks from Athenaeum Brew Lounge and a review of Marky’s Juicy Pale Ale from FBP Homebrew Project.

E26.17 i am the law 12.09.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I check on the fermentation of the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to check out Beer Laws, open the first chapter of my conversation with Simon Brooks from the Athenaeum Brew Lounge, and review Gremlin Mode from Tripping Animals.

BFB-017 dig doug 05.09.2026

Have you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there?  Well that’s what this special segment is all about!  Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!

E26.16 sticky fingers 24.08.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, it's time for my favorite summer beer fest recap, the yeast pitch in the homebrew project, and a review of Saison from Stumblebum Brewing.

E26.15 - wie gehts? 12.08.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I contemplate the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Eastern Europe, wrap up my interview with Huston Lett from Florida Avenue Brewing, and review Riot in Vermont from Prison City Brewing.

E25.14 confessions 24.07.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I get started on the new homebrew project, dig deep with Huston Lett from Florida Avenue Brewing, and review Crispy Morning from Finback Brewing.

E26.13 house party 12.07.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I contemplate the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Medieval Estates, reflect on beer and brewing with Huston Lett from Florida Avenue Brewing, and review Off Again from Fonta Flora.

BFB-016 rocking out 07.07.2026

Have you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there?  Well that’s what this special segment is all about!  Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!

E26.12 sessionable 24.06.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I bottle up the homebrew project, learn more about hop research in Florida with Dr. Shinsuke Agehara, and review Sunny Session IPA from FBP Homebrew Project.

E26.11 i am gruit 12.06.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I check on fermentation in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Medieval Europe, go farming in Florida with Shinsuke Agahara from the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, and review Oversaturated - Strata from Green Bench Brewing.

E26.10 get cooking 24.05.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I think outside the box and get cooking with beer, pitch the yeast in the homebrew project, find out what makes a boozy bake with Stef Haines, and review Southern Lights from Back Porch Brewing Company.

E26.09 monk-y business 12.05.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I kick off the boil in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Medieval Europe, find out what makes a boozy bake with Stef Haines, and review A Deal with the Devil (2024) from Anchorage Brewing.

E26.08 sun and suds 24.04.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I recap a sunny brew fest experience, mash in on the latest homebrew project, conclude the conversation with Dominick Peri from Prosperity Brewers in Boca Raton, Florida and review Midlife Crisis from Ten Wasp Brewing!

E26.07 when in rome 12.04.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I reveal the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Ancient Rome, find out what makes Prosperity Brewers tick with Dom, and review Quilter’s Irish Death from Iron Horse Brewery.

E26.06 spice is nice 24.03.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I finish the latest homebrew project, wrap up the conversation with Dan and Eric from Campfire Brewing and review A Ray of Sunshine from the FBP Homebrew Project!

E26.05 all greek to me 12.03.2026

I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I kick off fermentation in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Ancient Greece, throw some kindling on the fire with the first part of my interview with Dan and Eric from Campfire Brewing, and review The Black Spot from Tactical Brewing.

E26.04 100 IBUs 24.02.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I celebrate my 100th episode of all things beer and review a big beer from Masthead Brewing in Cleveland, Ohio.

E26.03 brew like an egyptian 12.02.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I warm things up in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Ancient Egypt, see what’s brewing in the final part of my interview with Brit from Wyrd Sisters Brewing, and review Oceans of Time from 3Floyds Brewing.

E26.02 etched in stone 24.01.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I reveal the pillars of my craft beer journey, start up the mash in the homebrew project, dig a little deeper into beer with Brit from Wyrd Sisters Taphouse and Brewing, and review Very Big Moose from Fierce Beer.

E26.01 a beer odyssey 12.01.2026

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I reveal the next homebrew project, fire up some new equipment for a journey back in time, get to know Brit from Wyrd Sisters Taphouse and Brewery, and review Hemel & Aarde from Brouwerij deMolen.

BFB-015 three kings 08.01.2026

Have you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there?  Well that’s what this special segment is all about!  Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!

BFB-14 holi-daze 30.12.2025

Have you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there?  Well that’s what this special segment is all about!  Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!

E25.24 like a hawk 24.12.2025

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, I recap my visit to the Hawkeye State, get some more homebrew advice from David at Buckeye Brewcraft, take the final step in the homebrew project, review the homebrew project and maybe even enjoy a few holiday beers as well.

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