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

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.

BFB-003 Morning Wakeup Call 01.12.2023

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!

E23.22 hoppy holidays 24.11.2023

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, holiday beers are on the menu, I wrap up with Kyle Montgomery from Third Eye Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio and review Home for the Holidays from Wolf’s Ridge Brewing.

E23.21 sunny side up 12.11.2023

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 wake up to another hop variety, get heated up with the homebrew, travel to southern Ohio and visit with Kelly Montgomery from Third Eye Brewing in Cincinnati, and review Jersey Devil Dog from Abomination Brewing.

BFB-002 Unseen Creature Feature 07.11.2023

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!

BFB-001 Ball Bearing Blonde Ales 06.11.2023

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!

E23.20 hoppy birthday to me 24.10.2023

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, its time to get a little sugar fix, finish my interview with Justin Hemminger from the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association and review Endless Ending from Anchorage Brewing. 

E23.19 hop homage 12.10.2023

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 pick a new hop to bitter understand, sit down with Justin Hemminger from the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association and review Simcoe from Evil Twin Brewing.

E23.18 hoptoberfest 24.09.2023

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 history of Oktoberfest, finish off my interview with Zack Bigelow from Ramshackle Brewing in Jonesville, Michigan and review Kiwi’s Krush by FBP Homebrew Project.

E23.17 fuzzless fruit 12.09.2023

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 referee a battle of the beards for another hop variety, enjoy a homestyle interview with Zack Bigelow from Ramshackle Brewing in Jonesville, Michigan and review Nectatron from Ogma Brewing.

E23.16 fresh hop harvest 24.08.2023

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, its time to harvest the hops, close the loop on my interview with Cody Moon from Science Project Brewing in Logansport, Indiana and review Yakima Fresh from Columbus Brewing. 

E23.15 half-nelson 12.08.2023

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 put a headlock on another hop variety, talk beer and awards with Cody Moon from Science Project Brewing in Logansport, Indiana, and review Tasman Bay from Treehouse Brewing.

E23.14 bee hoppy 24.07.2023

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 examine the buzz surrounding mead, wrap up my interview with Taylor Gant from Ology Brewing in Tampa, Florida and review Dag the Wise from Norse Nectar Meadery. 

E23.13 far far away 12.07.2023

Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail.  In this episode, we will make the jump to hop hyperspace in less than 12 parsecs, talk beer and hop choices with Taylor Gant from Ology Brewing in Tampa, Florida, and review Thanks for Letting Us Play Tonight by Hoof Hearted Brewing.

E23.12 hop tart 24.06.2023

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 sour beer, finish off my interview with Huston Lett from Bastet Brewing in Tampa, Florida and review A Snowbird’s Dream by FBP Homebrew Project.

E23.11 yellow fever 12.06.2023

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 gold standard in New World American hops, brush up on Egyptian mythology with Huston Lett from Bastet Brewing in Tampa, Florida and review Amarillo On Repeat by Pipeworks Brewing.

E23.10 hop dreams 24.05.2023

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 mouthfeel and how to achieve it, raise the drawbridge on my interview with Trent Snyder from Bridge Up Brewing and review Now I Am Death, Destroyer of Worlds by Adroit Theory Brewing.

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