The Brew Happy Show

Vice Beer is the place to go in Vancouver. Owner Mike Perozzo tells us about the latest collabs and local lore with Pizza Schmizza, Jim & Patty's Coffee, Stemma Brewing, Kings and Daughters, Threshold, and more. Damian is holding on to stout season, Ryan has a real estate realization, and John loves downtown Vancouver. Come North of the river for all sorts of Brew Happy fun on this week's episode.

John and Ryan travel to Chuckanut to drink the new Italian Pilsner and barley wine while Damian is away. Lots of excitement over the news segment as a show favorite steps back into the brewing spotlight. John gears up for the Super Bowl while Ryan awaits the Brew Happy fest beer to be done, on this episode of Brew Happy!

The Brew Happy Fest Bier is in the works on the McPolanders' brew deck. Hear more about that, and another beer they made with Ninkasi owner Jamie Floyd as we plan more brew fun for the brew year. John proclaims his love for peat, Damian gets excited about the return of the Nutella Porter at Breakside, and Ryan changes up the program. Making beer made fun with hot scotchies right here on this Brew...

Vancouver gets a taste of the Warren Report at Final Draft Taphouse. Plus the always supportive Cody Gray from Vancouver Brewfest surprises us with a Cloud Shaker and his latest projects. Damian tracks down the long awaited return of the Nutella Porter at Breakside, John plays basketball, and Ryan raps with owner Mike Bolt about the weird weather and the latest keg of Via Beer. Things are getting...

We bring in the New Year at home with our friends, and you the listener. Ryan gets a new sound effect, John brings the Dramfool, and Damian starts the year Wee Heavy. New beers, new spirits, and new sounds, for the New Year on this episode of Brew Happy!

McPolanders have us all over for holiday cheers and beers. Damian explains his annual Turkey stuffed with beer, Ryan how long to age a beer, John has a special treat, and John exchanges gifts. Nick offerman and other gems on this episode of Brew Happy!

We convene at McPolander private taproom as we gear up for the holiday weather together. Damian talks about head, Bronwyn brightens up Breakside, Ryan realizes not every bottle should opened, and John gets in the spirit. Perfect pairings of spirits, beer, music and cheer on this episode of Brew Happy!

New beers are on the rise, at Fracture Brewing's new taproom on SE Stark. We lounge with owners Nee and Darren Provenzano over their new drink menu and expanding seating. Damian is ready for stout season, John storms the field, and Ryan gets geographical. Sure to enjoy the light and the dark this season with spirits and beers to shout and cheer on this Brew Happy Show!

The crew catches up at Chuckanut's P-Nut location in SE Portland. Some new beers are out and we have to try them. Damian and Bronwyn report in on some new local brew stops, Ryan plans for the Holidays, and John brings gifts. Plenty of festive brews to enjoy on this episode of Brew Happy!

A spirited return to Vault 31 Bar, just across the river in Vancouver, WA. We visit with owners and Patreon subscriber David and Chrissy. They are gearing up for more gaming events, beers, cocktails, and a new weird food menu they can't wait to tell you about. John storms the field, Ryan gets all of the blue and leaves the pink at the bottom, and Damian names drinks. Old games, new games, and even...

Well it's that time of year when more seasonals are coming for the feast day we all love. Chill n Fill is a great spot for filling our pregame glasses. John is back from Key West, Bronwyn boasts a dessert beer, Ryan has a new stache, and Damian meets a local fan of Chill n Fill. Plenty of stories, beers and events to talk about, on this Brew Happy Happy Show!

Double trouble this week, as we hop from Chill n Fill with our featured guests Teri Fahrendorf founder of the Pink Boots Society, with board member Sonia Marie Leikam from Leikam Brewing the only Kosher brewery is the U.S. Then back to Level Beer's original Brewpub "Level 1" with Patreon member Ryan Finn, and lush greenery brought to you by Green Goddess Botanic, Bronwyn Landis. We eagerly await n...

In the Slabtown District of NW Portland, we gather at Breakside Brewery to hang out with our Patreon subscriber Ryan Finn, and shower him with gifts. Bronwyn joins us as she tends to the lush foliage, Ryan plots more Patreon moments, John discovers someone new to share whiskey with, Ryan mashes it up on the music pairings, and Damian recalls hosting the Oregon Brew Crew's delayed 40th Anniversary...

We are having a spooky time at Ben's Bottleshop. All dressed up to  see Halloween out and drinking a little bit of the sweet stuff. New things on the horizon, Ryan wants a new theme song, Bronwyn sees Hocus Pocus at the symphony, John goes to a party, and Damian tells us what he likes about costumes. Plenty of music, mystery and plans ahead on this episode of Brew Happy!

At the ever blossoming P-Nut Taproom by Chuckanut Brewing we get a taste of award winning beer, while we plan for Halloween. We bump into Warren from Craft Beer Scribe, Ryan takes a music request, John brings a Offerman offering, and Damian enjoys a Japanese lager. Hear about some of the newest changes at this Brew Happy location!

The Beer Mongers, a local favorite beer spot, has officially moved, one block away over to 11th St. After 13 years open over 4,700 days in a row, we couldn't wait to check out the new digs, and owner Sean couldn't wait to tell us all about the new changes, improvements and show off the new space. Come celebrate with The Beer Mongers and get Brew Happy!

Continuing at McPolanders with our review of GABF and some gift giving. Ryan makes cocktails and tastes a Mountain Toad, John brings the whiskey, and Damian recounts the Sam Adams brunch with  Dogfish Head, the New Belgium tour Many other stops including O'Dell, Strange Brews, Golden City, Snow Bank, High Hops, Left Hand, and more. Interviews from Walking Stick, Von Ebert, Alesong, and Highland Pa...

Our trip to GABF 2022 was a huge success! How exciting to see so many new breweries. At McPolanders Brewpub we review and catch up on their recent trip to Greece. Ryan covers the Festival, and Damian recounts his experience, John is just getting started. (Part One) Award winning coverage on this episode of Brew Happy! 

At Pono Brewing, the crew gets together to pregame before the annual pilgrimage to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival 2022. Plenty of brew news just in, updates on our favorite picks, and the latest beers. Watch out Colorado for this Brew Happy adventure!

Back at the studio we regroup. Reviewing beers from Breakside, Culmination, and Fort George. Spirits reveal Tobermory and Bunnahabhain. John reveals some things about the beer scene in Reno, Damian reports on Hood River, and Ryan tells us something good. Breweries and Distilleries to talk about and enjoy on this episode of Brew Happy! 

This week we reexplore Level Beer's original location and production facility (Level 1) on NE 148th.  Joined by Bronwyn The Green Goddess Botanic, as we admire her indoor wilding motif at Level's greenhouse patio. Ryan knows Nick about Brown Ale, Joh

For JP's birthday we have a special surprise from a far away land. From New Zealand, the owner/brewer for Behemoth Brewing, Andrew Childs. Also joining us is Portland's favorite Kiwi, John Lovegrove to talk about the tail end of his Pono release. Damian plays some special hits, John reviews the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria B.C. Plenty of adventure, groovy tunes, and even better beers t...

Bronwyn the Green Goddess Botanic returns at Level 3, the 3rd location for Level Beer and other fun times. Her indoor wilding continues to spread throughout Portland as she pairs plants with her favorite breweries. John has his fresh hopped beers all picked out, Damian gives midwest brewery Indeed Brewing a try, and Ryan has the onehanded DMB fever. New music pairings, fresh hops, and friends on t...

Back at Vice Beer in Vancouver as we learn about life and death with Mike Perozzo and Cameron Johnson. Ryan revels in a Jeff Goldblum revival, Damian learns about Lukr faucets, and John wants more fresh hops. Nostalgia and Jurassic beers on this episode of Brew Happy!

Monday night Bingo with Mike Bolt at Final Draft Taphouse is the latest rage across the river in Vancouver. We continue to celebrate some of our favorite beer styles from their selection and learn more about their collabs. John retires to the studio for a quick spirit segment, Ryan plays matchmaker, and Damian enjoys pizza. Kim croons about her spectacles, and we swoon for their new hats, here on...