The Brew Happy Show

The McPolanders are setting a record for hospitality. As we begin winding up for GABF we also discuss some local activities and the latest beers. Damian dreams of a beer series, Ryan reminisces about fallen idols, and John runs off to grab a selection of spirits. Ex Novo recollections, and Great Notion expectations on this episode of Brew Happy!

At Ex Novo Brewing's 8 Year Anniversary Brewers Dinner, the crew snags a few moments with Mark Rubio and Aaron Copland. They describe their love of beer and where they make it. To 8 more years with Ex Novo. Prost!

After the Oregon Brewers Festival we gather at headquarters to share with you and Ryan some of our favorite picks. Johns covers the beginning of the festival, while Damian brings up the rear, and Ryan rings in some real rad tunes to pair with. Find out the favorites to pursue from the brewery's best, to a glass held by you, on this episode of Brew Happy!

We return to Von Ebert's Pearl District location in downtown Portland, to meet a well established member of the beer community and Head Brewer, Sam Pecoraro. Just one of 4 locations, of this award winning local brewery, as we try and discuss some of their best creations, and their plans for the future. Ryan stirs up a possible collab, Damian helps name a new pilsner, and John brings the peat. Secr...

John returns from Vegas in time for Portland's latest cultural event, Fuji to Hood! Damian brings a brings a Buffalo beer that bombs, Ryan revs up some rockin tunes, and John brings the news. Luck be a lager on this episode of Brew Happy!

The hottest new taphouse in the SW Hills, Cascadia Taphouse's new Heights location. Owners Jesse and Rich want to invite the community to make themselves at home. Ryan gets down with Diamond, Damian harkens back to obscure 90s TV, and John brings a single malt spirit. Celebrating local business, entrepreneurs, and artists on this episode of Brew Happy!

Its festival season here in the Pacific NW and JP is not messing around. He is out there getting valuable experience to report back to us on a recent A1A BBQ event and the last day of Hair of the Dog. Bronwyn is back, Ryan brings us back to the 80s, Damian breaks the news, John plans an ambush. Tropical, berry, and dessert beers are of interest on this episode of Brew Happy! 

John Paul is back from Scotland, on the first say of Summer, with some treats to show off. At Chuckanut's P-Nut location we talk beer and share stories from afar. Damian learns about a new way of eating oysters, Ryan gets news on Beer Mongers, and Brian Cox pops in for a cameo. Drams full of fun and Scottish delights, here on this Brew Happy episode!

Revisiting the McPolanders Taproom is always a good idea, especially after Memorial Weekend and a beer adventure in San Francisco. A SheBrew follow up and future festivals from our friends, Ryan is amazed by an Amaro, and Damian delivers a tale of brews and buffoonery. Remembering the past and raising a glass to Pride and Patreon subscribers, as we plan the Fluffernuffagus on this Star Wars themed...

This week we nestle in to the Whiskey Room at Steeplejack Brewing, to enjoy some of their best beers. For our Spirits segment, we learn about Whiskey Wednesdays, Fernets, Pisco Sours and other tales from Ian McLachlan, the Most Interesting Bartender in Portland. Ryan plans for OBF, and Damian gladly glugs another Grodziskie, and much more on this episode of Brew Happy!

After a weekend of Fredfest and other tasty brews, the crew gets together to see John off before he goes to Scotland again. Damian falls in love with another beer style, John agrees about the best Alt, and Ryan reports a Kiwi beer by Pono. Plenty of new beers, old beers, and birthday wishes on this episode of Brew Happy!

As downtown Portland continues to open up, we return to Backwoods Brewing, one of our favorite hotspots. John gets started early, Ryan plugs Shirts on Tap, and Damian gets to enjoy one of his favorite stouts. Trips to be planned and Streetcars nearby on this Brew Happy podcast!

So many trains go by, here at the P-Nut Room at Chuckanut Brewing's SE Portland location, we secure the private event room once again for your enjoyment. Ryan goes golf again, John does the whiskey segment early, Damian has news about Kings and Daughters Brewing. Tavour and other promo codes, as we anticipate a fest or two on this episode of Brew Happy!

The crew reunites at Chill N Fill to trade stories and recent discoveries. The Reverend Damian is back from the East with a peek at the craft beer presence there. Ryan declares the anniversary of the the Rick Roll, Damian has worn off the jetlag, and John joins in with some sweet treats and Belmont Station tribute beers. Music, travel, cigars, and other reasons to mark the calendar, on this episod...

The long awaited return of the Oregon Beer Awards ceremony at Revolution Hall! Great turnout and personally covered by Damian, we discuss some of the winners and beers that make them famous. Ryan regulates the latest happenings, and John classes it up with Johnny Walker Green Label, and Pipe Dreams, the latest from the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. We celebrate our friends and neighbors here on thi...

Getting their fill at Chill n Fill is easy but not while livestreaming apparently. Learn how to win a Playstation 5 with Tropic Chronic, and don't forget to to party with Pono Brewing party at The Golden Cat Lounge while you wait for the Oregon Beers Awards. Level Beer's patio goes green, Damian gets an Xbox, and Ryan wants to start a Wrestling podcast. Em Sauter's new book, vaping beers, and Stou...

In Vancouver is a haven for game nerds, called Vault 31. Relive the nostalgia while you explore various platforms and beverages! Also joining us is Sean from Post Low apparel encouraging you to look good on the links before getting your game on. Damian discovers a patio behind door #1, Ryan has words with his brother, and John inspires a new drink. Community, and good sportsmanship are fashionable...

We are back in the basement of Just Paid Rent Studios, with some spirits, beers, and news from above. Ryan celebrates John Williams birthday a month late, Bronwyn gets rewarded with beer, John has Red Breasted Whiskey again, and Damian discusses the closing of one of Imperial Bottleshops (NE) locations. Lots of theatrical music pairings on this episode of Brew Happy!

Just a bunch of nuts here at Chuckanut's P-Nut Taproom. This week we say good bye to another popular brewpub. Hale's Ales will be closing up their doors, simply due to retirement. Bronwyn is back to tell us about her latest plant care in our favorite taprooms. Ryan reels in some appropriate music pairings, John has some spirits, and Damian enjoys one of his favorite stouts. More hilarious hijinx,...

In the Bodega Cellar at West Coast Grocery Brewing Co. we are tucked away with Charlie Hyde and his barrels. We learn about his latest news as we get Rick-Rolled by Ryan, John brings the Bowmore, and Damian enjoys Dragon's Milk. Peat, collabs ,and other brews on this episode of Brew Happy!

The gang is back together again. In the snow! We gather at Chill N Fill to say goodbye to Modern Times and Hair of The Dog. Ryan and Damian learn to pronounce Parabella, debate the best chocolate beers, and learn about Ganesh. Dragon's Milk barrels, Love Potions, and Sexual Chocolate and Collabruary to discuss on this episode of Brew Happy!

Women in Beer is a fun February topic that includes a new program called Mashing barriers. Here to tell you about it is Madeleine McCarthy from host site Von Ebert, Casey Helwig from sponsor Imperial Yeast, and Sonia-Marie Leikam from Oregon Brewers Guild. All returning guests joining us at Leikam Brewing for some beers and informative conversation. Diversity and opportunity on this episode of Bre...

Back at Brew Happy Headquarters, the boys are playing in the basement again and this they are unsupervised! They crack and old Deschutes Abyss from 2017, and a Rogue XS Imp YSB, and treats from the only American beer brewed by monks. News of whiskey peaches from Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, Spirits to share. Ryan learns the difference between a pagota and a bodega. Damian delves into his cellar. John...

The P-Nut is the place for meeting friends over drinks and we came to play. Ruby Jammin collab by Great Notion and McMenamin's, the Stuffed by Claim 52, plus some secret spirits. John breaks out a super sherry, Ryan pops in and out via Zoom, Mark pops in at the end sporting a new F.H. Steinbart hoodie, and Damian wants one. Plenty of 80's music pairings and movie trivia here on Brew Happy!