The Brew Happy Show

The new Gigantic Brewing pub on SE Hawthorne is a pretty big deal. Especially since the Unipiper's Hazy IPA is back, and he's here to tell you beer fans all about Weird Portland United. Ryan has dad talk with the guest, Damian creates a constellation, and John loves talking about AI. Supporting weirdos, sci-fi, and hazy beers, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Sweet times at Final Draft Taphouse with The Barreled Bee owner and distiller, Lee Hedgmon. Listen as she enlightens us on bees, Mead, BBQ sauce, and trademarks. Ryan regulates the Anchor Brewing plight, Damian expands his bee knowledge, Bronwyn has some sauce, and John educates us on armagnac. Lots of connections, Mead competitions, sauces and anniversaries on this episode of Brew Happy!

Vancouver is growing, and downtown has just a Little Vice to share with thirsty consumers in this bustling part of town. Nostalgic rays of color burst with flavor from the coolest new taproom on the corner, with Michael Perozzo leading the way. Ryan reminisces on rewinds, Damian brings his Mom to try a lime flavored beer, Bronwyn pops in through the leaves, and JP is in Vegas. Lots of music, new c...

Filling up at Chill n Fill as we prepare for more Summer fun. There are new vents, beers and locations to discover together. Ryan advocates for McMenamins, John talks bitter beers and spirits, and Damian is excited for the new Double Mountain Taproom. Celebrating the wonderful Portland weather, our favorite taprooms, and even a hidden B-side on this episode of Brew Happy!

Recording from the Green Room and JPR Studios the crew gets to reconnect, and share stories of their latest adventures. Bronwyn boasts about her bountiful business, John speculates on a new beer, Ryan gets to hear about Cider Summit, Damian has a heartfelt dedication. Beer, Cider, and Spirits on this episode of Brew Happy!

Author and Travel Writer Kenny Flannery has found himself back in Portland and joins us at Threshold Brewing and Blending, to get some Piwo Pilsner. Hear some of his tales you may find in one of his books, and a couple you may not. John trades travel tips and recent adventures, Ryan returns, and Damian brings a gigantic gift from an old friend. As we celebrate our fellow travelers on this episode...

At Chuckanut's P-Nut location JP returns for his first round back home after his Scotch Safari across the pond. Ryan retires for the week, John enjoys some of his favorite stateside beer, Damian delivers the schedule for the upcoming Portland Beer Week. Great travel tips from our best field reporter on this episode of Brew Happy!

Threshold Brewing and Blending has been turning heads since their steadfast opening in 2019. It's been about 3 years since we caught up with Jarek and Sara Szymanski, and their award winning lager house is growing in flavor. Ryan revels in the salt and savory, Damian falls for a latent punchline, and John returns soon from his Scotch Safari. More lagers, hoppy beers, delicious foods, and new locat...

Back at our exclusive home bar the McPolanders Taproom, we catch up with Jenn and Jeremie after their field trip to a magical place called Tahiti. Jeremie brings Rum while John is gone, Jenn moderates for females in the industry, Ryan rolls out the classics, Damian gets the last of the Nutella Porter. Apparently fresh fish go great with beer, Czech-cifico is the new flavor on the block this season...

At Level Beer in Multnomah Village we talk shop once again with owner Jason Barbee and Brewer Matt Lawson. With 3 bustling locations, new yeast, more beers and other fun on the way. John is still searching for more scotch, Ryan picks a random tattoo from a gumball machine, and Damian learns about their Staff Brews Program. Leveling up with great ideas for more great beers on this episode of Brew H...

An inviting time at Living Haus Beer with owners Mat Sandoval and returning guest Conrad Andrus. From the abrupt end of Modern Times to contract brewing for startups with Gavin Lord and Hetty Alice Brewing, brings life to this new brew house. John is on a scotch safari in Europe, Ryan presents the Brew Happy Fest Bier, Damian opens the last Flemish Kiss. With crisp seasonals, origin stories, Grodz...

Brothers Cascadia Brewing is coming to downtown Vancouver, very soon! Exclusive information on that, their newest can release, and more. Ryan gets excited about a new cidery, John previews his next rare Scotch and Whisky tour, Damian gets busy over the weekend and announces a Patreon winner. Local business growth and new brews on this episode of Brew Happy!

We found ourselves in Natalie Baldwin's new office at Wayfinder Beer as she settles into her new role. Celebrating her career from early beginnings at Burnside Brewing, her bittersweet break from Breakside Brewing, to her plans at her new post, and Beef. John educates us on Portland toponymy, Ryan is really into Star Wars music this week, Damian learns about French Pilsners, and Bronwyn recounts t...

Back at Ben's Bottleshop in Vancouver we are able to explore our various options. This week we review the Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies list by the Brewers Association. We revisit non-alcoholic beer as John puts Damian to the test, Ryan goes to the zoo, and other fun things this past week. Saving salmon and waterways on this environmentally friendly episode of Brew Happy!

for over 100 years FH Steinbart has been faithfully serving the homebrew community. All kinds of brews from beer to kombucha, brew kits to draft accessories, they have it all. Joining us is returning guest Brian Haslip to catch us up on events, classes, and talk shop. Ryan catches us up on some geographic history, John has some rare spirits to share, and Damian is a reacquainted with a classic as...

At the historic Hair of the Dog Brewing location as it transitions to Labyrinth Forge Brewing. We sit down and discuss the past and the future with Alan Sprints, and Dylan VanDetta. John brings a Waterford Whiskey, Ryan reviews the results of Oregon Beer Awards, Damian enjoys a new stout, and Bronwyn the Green Goddess of Portland stops by to brighten our day. A tasteful nod to accomplishment and s...

The last game of the year has brought out the crowd here at Chill n Fill Taproom, a local favorite watering hole, and podcast location. Looks like more food carts to pair up with the beers and other brews. John reveals his middle name, Ryan reveals the name of the Brew Happy Fest bier, and Damian visits some local happenings. More places to get our brew on, and more oranger than yellow on this epi...

Many blessings from the new Reverend Nat's Hard Cider House on SE 35th & Division. Classic decor, food carts nearby, and a perfect location for a locally celebrated cidery. Ryan recommends the citrus, Damian, and John brings a buttery Scotch. New digs, new ciders, an upcoming Night of a thousand Tepaches and more on this episode of Brew Happy!

Returning guest and master of sales, Tim Ensign, and Production Manager Kevin Haney hosting us this week from Steeplejack Brewing's first of 3 locations. Plenty of new beers and events coming your way this season. John talks winning strategy, Ryan hints at a gift, and Damian enjoys aromatics. Stouts, lagers, and Rye IPAs with Grand Fir tips on this episode of Brew Happy.

This week we celebrate our home brewing community with our special guest Mark Gillette from F.H. Steinbart home brew supply.  Portland Brewers Collective is organizing competitions and events for you home brewers our there. Ryan reports on a drag show at Heathen Brewing, John layers up for some chill beers, and Damian delights in a Scarlet Ale. So much banter and fun facts, on this Brew Happy epis...

Now with over 500 episodes under our belt, the best place to celebrate is The Beer Mongers new location on SE 11th Ave. We are joined by beer fan Don Shite, Craft Beer Scribe Warren Wills, and the OG Beer Monger himself, Sean Campbell. Ryan nearly gets through the Brew News, Damian enjoys the best cellared cider of all time, and John gives away one of his rare beers. With special thanks to Rob's P...

We end February here at Pono Brew Labs, but even if Stout Month comes to an end, we just can't put them down. On the heels of the SheBrew ProAm and the Festival and other events coming up, we are already filling up our March calendar. Ryan has musical mash-ups, Damian admires some glassware, John has to prioritize. So much to plan for including our own anniversary party, coming up on this Brew Hap...

Well Stout month is going well for Damian as his fridge fills with more stouts than he can drink. But the crew arrives to help, and review some of these fine libations. Ryan adds botanicals, John reveals his favorite whiskey, Damian deals with some interesting flavors. Nothing short on taste when it comes to this stout hearted episode of Brew Happy!

It's Stout Month that we love for Valentine's Day. To celebrate Stout Month (February) a pick of two from an all star line-up. We each have 7 different Abyss Series as well as an Oud Bruin from Ecliptic, Tough Love from Crux, a holiday beer and others to choose from. John raves about the latest at Function PDX, Ryan is feeling the love, and Damian has to decide which stout is loveliest of all. Pai...

With events like SheBrew, Stout Bout, Zwicklemania, Dark Arts, and others coming up, it's impossible to make them all. John gets excited about zwickles, Damian savors Stout Month, and Ryan goes from sour to stout in 2 beers. Stout Month is kicking off in Brew Happy style on this week episode!