The Brew Happy Show

Time to tour North Portland again, starting with internationally known Lombard House, and owner Brian Koch. Damian learns the right way to tour Paris, and Josh gets ready for more World Cup. A Tuesday special of travel tips and terrific beer, on this Brew Happpy Show!

Time to christen the new studio. The base of operations has moved and it's time to celebrate. Josh brings some beers for a tasting, and Damian tells us about the Brewers Games. With peach beers and wild stories, don't miss this episode of Brew Happy!

In the Mississippi disctrict of North Portland the best place to get a taste of Europe is at Prost! Join owner Dan Hart,to learn why employees and patrons love coming to this local staple. Dan Mucnh joins in for a proper pint, Josh shows off his mug, and Damian brings his Uncle Tommy for a birthday beer. Neighborhood love, fantastic food carts, and World Cup celebration on this Brew Happy podcast!

In SE Portrland, nestled amongst bustling restaurants, you'll find Imperial Bottleshop. With owner Alex Kurnellas, this popular neighborhood pub is a great spot to watch the World Cup and meet friends. Joined by distributor Ian Hendry to talk products, John the Kiwi to get his game on, you'll feel like part of the crew. Alex invents a new word, Damian drinks from a trophy,Josh encourages our behav...

We get our science on with Equilibrium Brewing featured at Function PDX this month. Josh is wild about Belmont Station and brings his brother to help us review beers by Monkish. Dan Munch from Widmer brings Hair of the Dog out of his cellar. Damian finds out where he can still find Upright beer. Double whammies, aged beers, and NBA finals happening on this episode of Brew Happy!

On the way to the mountain, stiop into Troutdale. At award winning Wayfinder Brewing's new spot there are plenty of beers and foodcarts to choose from. Josh goes into the wild to discover Duality Brewing. Damian picks a lager to go with his shawarma. Take in the sights the food selection, and watch the planes land with a beer and get Brew Happy!

Everywhere Beer is the place to be rain or shine in Portland. Beertender Jim Coleman is here to tell us why. Josh tells us about the wilds of San Diego and the beers available down there including Stone, Pure Project, Belching Beaver, Barley and Sword, North Park, and Seek Brewing. Damian finds out about more listeners, and color blindness. Lots of places to travel to and beers to try on this epis...

At Vice Beer it takes a good crew to get all that late century nostalgia in every beer. Meet brewer Paul Linthacum, with a taste for saisons, lagers, and affordable beers. He's even got a beer named after him. Damian has a blonde moment and finds a beer named after his grandma, Josh comes in from the wilds of SoCal with news and gifts from Monkish and Bottle Logic. Sunshine and new friends found a...

The last show at JPR Studios before the big move. Fitz Magic is back to review some beers to share with us. Fat Josh calls in from the wild to report on some SoCal spots you'll definitely want to know about. Damian gets excited about some Gigantic beers. Lots of familiar brands to talk about on this episode of Brew Happy!

In Beaverton at Room 122 there is a hidden oasis right around the corner where you can enjoy a craft beverage and watch the game with your friends. Owners Andrew Brooks and Dennis Young take turns telling us their favorite tales, best beers, and educate us on the origin story behind this community gem. Damian finds a rare barrel aged surprise, Bronwyn gets the next beer, and Josh gets a head start...

In North Portland, Chill n Fill is the place, with 30 pints to choose from and over a dozen food carts to fill you up. Damian reports on Stormbreaker's tribute to Kevin King and Amnesia Brewing. Josh goes wild in McMinville to find out the future of Foreland, and snags an impromptu interview with Kevin Davie from Heater Allen. Lots of places to find your next favorite beer on this episode of Brew...

At Function PDX in NE Portland, every month you can try something new. This week join us for a beer from the East Coast by Real Ale Revival (RaR Brewing) out of Maryland and The Other Half Brewing out of New York. Damian covers the Oregon Beer Awards (OBA) and Dan Munch from Widmer returns with a 22 year Old Embalmer barleywine and a 30 year old Alexander Rodenbach for Josh to investigate. Celebra...

Down in Milwaukie, we find the main production facility for Breakside Brewery. Ever at work is Head Brewer Ben Edmunds to tell us the ingredients to making award winning beer, and challenges us with an April Fools game. Josh does some field reporting on Grand Fir, Bronwyn is reacquainted with the White Tea Lager, and Carl joins us to raise a glass for Point Blank. Educating beer fans one glass at...

In Happy Valley we invite you to get cozy with us at Valley Public House. Joined by Untappd aficianado Dennis Pranke to tell us how he has ranked more beers and badges than almost anyone known. Josh reports in with on Rosenstadt familiar location in central Portland. With Tamale Boy, Ranch Pizza, and 70 taps of cocktails, wine and beer to enjoy by the fire on this Brew Happy Valley podcast!

This week we hail from downtown Beaverton at Raindrop Taphouse with owner Mark Foster. This little community hub is the perfect little spot for just about anyone to get their brew on. With special events, weekly specials, and great selection for you and the family to enjoy. Fat Josh rolls out his wild segment with more field reporting, and we finish up our review on the Old Tavern Rat Barleywine I...

Roar Brewing out of Detroit is coming to Function PDX in NE Portland and we are way ahead of them. Plus Fat Josh goes into the wild to report on some barleywine business at the 2nd annual Old Tavern Rat Barleywine Invitational. A four week event happening at the 50 year old legendary Horse Brass English Pub. Bronwyn gets excited about a house, Lompoc lingers on, and Brew News on Brew Dog, Kells, a...

SheBrew 2026 is almost upon us and Hillary Haskins joins us to tell us how they landed at the Portland Art Museum. Dan Munch from Widmer returns to review some beers with us. Of course at the McPolanders private taproom, power couple Jenn and Jeremie are back to enlighten us with Festival of the Dark Arts tasting panel, Breakside's new bear poop beer, and Josh hits us with tasting notes. Tons of f...

True nerds will appreciate 8 Bit Brewing being featured this month at Function PDX. This week at their NW location we learn a little more about what's brewing in Murietta, CA. Whether you like a dark brew while gaming, or going for a hazy hike, this menu will have something for everyone to have fun with. Damian gets a new shirt, Josh explains dryhopping and hunts for the elusive Pliny the Younger....

Sometimes a busy brewer can't make it, but the show must go on. We love Level Beer and when we tell you about their locations and their beer, I think you'll find it's easy to see why. Some Super Bowl follow up with Josh plus his new wild new segment, and Beer Mongers hits 6,000 days open. Supporting local business, great beer, and festivals on this week's episode of Brew Happy!

Bottle Logic Brewing out of Anaheim, CA is back on tap at Function PDX this month and we couldn't be happier. Join us in NE Portland as we enjoy some of their fan favorites and get to know some new releases as well. Damian finds a famous beer, Bronwyn goes Italian, and Josh hits us with his wild new segment. Plenty of fun labels, Function's February lineup, and festivals to talk about today on Bre...

This week we did a live show on Discord and Twitch. We do a review on Upp Liquids, pFriem, Moonlight Brewing. Plus we brought some barrel aged stuff out of the cellar by Crux. Not to mention some spirits from West Cork, and Westland, while we do some Brew News on the old Rogue location in Astoria that may open their doors again. Looking good and showing you the brews on this week's Brew Happy Show...

Back at Function PDX again, this time in NW and life tastes great as Josh updates us what's cooking on his smoker. Bronwyn keeps Damian on his toes. Home brewer's learn what a refractometer is, and hear about events at Stormbreaker and other tasty things to try. Deep roast, maple syrup, fun with sound effects, and upcoming guests on this episode of Brew Happy!

The New Year is here and it's time for new beer! Josh and I continue to enjoy Function PDX features. This month we learn about Sante Adarius Rustic Ales, and Moonlight Brewing both out of California. So you don't have to go far for a taste of something south of PDX. Join us as we reflect on past times and new flavors on this episode of Brew Happy!