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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FiveBeerPlan

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

E24.16 splitting up 24.08.2024

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, summer beer school is still in session, the homebrew project bubbles on, I continue chatting with Em Sauter from Pints & Panels and quaff on a beer from Quaff On! in Nashville, Indiana.

E24.15 just breathe 12.08.2024

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 continue with summer beer school, start hopping up the homebrew project, engage with Em Sauter from Pints & Panels and sip on a little bit of Belgian-y goodness from Chimay.

BFB-010 Fired Up 03.08.2024

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-009 Zilla Chilla 02.08.2024

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-008 Sweet Viking Nectar 31.07.2024

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-007 Mead NOT Cupcakes 29.07.2024

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!

E24.14 gravity sucks 24.07.2024

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 continue with summer beer school, start working on my next homebrew project, reel in Frank Estramera from Muskellunge Brewing in the last half of our conversation, and review a refreshing Double IPA from Pulpo Beer Company.

E24.13 yeast 101 12.07.2024

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 summer beer school officially started up, share the concept for my next homebrew project, cast a line with Frank Estremera from Muskellunge Brewing, and review a unique American pilsner, also from Muskellunge Brewing.

E24.12 beer me that status 24.06.2024

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 wrap up my homebrew project, lose track of time as I conclude my interview with Jon Dispenza and Harrison Hickock from BeerMeThatMovie, and review Hops for Hawai’i by FBP Homebrew Project.

E24.11 school's out 12.06.2024

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 to go back to school, continue the homebrew adventure, chat about podcasts and beer with a couple of old drinking buddies, and review March of Progress from Speciation Artisan Ales.

BFB-006 In Memorium 27.05.2024

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!

E24.10 tasting takeover 24.05.2024

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 a tasting takeover!  I’ll finish off my tasting session with my daughter, continue my homebrew project, and review Tongue-Tie Rye from Clinch River Brewing.

E24.09 hop-portunity knocks 12.05.2024

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’ll investigate an experimental hop variety, kick off a new segment and review DDH 755: EXP 17701 from Blackstack Brewing.

E24.08 flying high again 24.04.2024

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 roll up on a new high for beer, mash in on my latest project, close the door on my chat with Jen & Dan Hain from Fetch Brewing, and review a couple of Fetch-ing pale ales.

E24.07 over the hop 12.04.2024

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’ll examine a unique hop variety, kick off a chat with Jen & Dan Hain from Fetch Brewing and review a Pseudo Sue variant from Toppling Goliath Brewing.

E24.06 school of hard knox 24.03.2024

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’ll recap my latest southern tour stops, wrap up with Scott and Zach from Chapman’s Brewing, and review Black Is Beautiful Vol 2 from FBP Homebrew Project.

E24.05 mo hops 12.03.2024

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’ll examine a final New Zealand hop variety, re-up with Zach from Chapman’s Brewing and review Everyday Fog (Motueka) from Abomination Brewing.

BFB-005 Darkest Undertaking 01.03.2024

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!

E24.04 stuck on brew 24.02.2024

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’ll stick it to the breweries, talk beer with Paola Valbuena from Pulpo Brewing in the conclusion of our conversation and review a big, bold winter beer favorite from Big Lake Brewing.

E24.03 hop secret 12.02.2024

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’ll go down under for another hop variety, talk with Paola Valbuena from Pulpo Brewing in Willoughby, Ohio and review Long Haired Freaky People from Drekker Brewing.

E24.02 parched 24.01.2024

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’ll explore the origins of Dry January, finish up my conversation with Bruce Vivian from Nocterra Brewing and review a regional non-alcoholic IPA from 2Toms Brewing in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

E24.01 goldi-hops 12.01.2024

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’ll kick off the new year with another hop variety, chat with Bruce Vivian from Nocterra Brewing in Columbus, Ohio and keep it regional as I review Hop Head by Listermann Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio.

E23.24 hop for the future 24.12.2023

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’ll talk about the current state of the craft beer industry, finish my interview with David Young from Buckeye Brewcraft in Columbus, Ohio and review All-Season Dry Irish Stout by FBP Homebrew Project.

BFB-004 Howling Hops 22.12.2023

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!

E23.23 sweater weather 12.12.2023

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 to deck the hops, talk beer with David Young from Buckeye Brewcraft in Columbus, Ohio, and review Pour 1-9 from Maumee Bay Brewing.

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