The Brew Happy Show

Hopworks is even more fun than before. Meet Jay Hocker to tell you all about Celtic Axe Throwing cages and Rage Rooms. Where you can have a beer and really cut loose. Josh gets wild for Lazy Days in Beaverton, and Damian is in fullblown winter beer mode. Lots of beers to check out, axes to throw, and rooms to rage in on this episode of Brew Happy!

Seasonals at Lazy Days are on tap and tasting good. Here to discuss our upcoming collab is Dan Munch from Widmer. Damian goes to the dark side of the menu, Josh gets wild about the Widmer Oktoberfest. Get the full report of seasonals, festival fun, and how to apply a Soluble Oak extract to your brew, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Soon Function will only be in Boise, so Fitz Magic returns to join us for the last rebrand featuring Solaris Brewing out of Cali. Josh comes bearing gifts, Damian goes to Vancouver for birthday beer, Ryan reports of Oktoberfest fun, and Bronwyn learns of dirndl and lederhosen garbs. Join your friends at Function on this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we go Everywhere for their Autumn lineup, they are ready. Josh tells us the difference between a Festbier and an Oktoberfest bier. Damian abstains but enjoys a wild segment. Lots of seasonal treats to learn about on this episode of Brew Happy!

At the barrel room at Breakside Brewery we invite you to a private event. A bottleshare of select beers from Spain, by John the Kiwi. Our top field reporter shares stories, travel tips and best places to go. Josh helps with pronunciation, Damian enjoys an oat beer, spectators weigh in as well. Exotic beers, fun favorites, and new flavors to share on this episode of Brew Happy!

This week there was a function at Function, so we went Everywhere. Fat Josh gets wild about Oktoberfest, and Damian starts flirting with the dark beers. Plus breaking news on a new beer collab with Widmer and Lazy Days. Fresh hops, dark beers, good news, and great cheer on this episode of Brew Happy!

Reverend Nat joins us at Breakside's original Dekum location to tell us about retirement and share the last of his world famous cider. Dan Munch from Widmer joins us to talk hops. Josh brings it back to the pineapple. Damian enjoys the last taste of history, and Bronwyn gets a berry good beer. Fresh hops, aged cider, and celebrating a global sensation on this episode of Brew Happy!

Multi-talented Beer Writer John Foyston join us in his own little corner of Beer Mongers pub to talk beer styles, history and motorcycle maintenence. Josh finds a steam beer to review. Damian gets another taste of his favorite digestif. Oktoberfest and fresh hops in a cozy corner on this episode of Brew Happy!

In Milwaukie you can migrate to 1847 Taphouse and enjoy over 30 taps, 11 food carts, and sunny patio. Ryan Kiernan from Truck Melanoma is handing out sunscreen and raising awareness. Beer buyer Tyler Wood has the deets on the best menu picks and upcoming events. Josh gets wild about Kolschfest at Mayfly, and Damian finds a dark treat on draft. Sun and fun on a 3rd floor sky lounge on this episode...

Award winning hotspot, The Beer Mongers has been a goto spot since 2009. Owner Seam Campbell is here to tell you why this place has been open over 6,000 days in a row. Fresh hopped beers for Josh, Damian raises a glass for his Dad, and we learn what makes a pub thrive. Serving up a pint of fun for everyone on this Brew Happy podcast!

This week Steve Woolard shares some craft beer history with us as we travel from Little Beast to Allgood Brewing. Joined by Owner Derek Allgood, we learn about some benchmarks in beer and taste the adventure. Josh and Damian drink some new beers and learn about the old days. Places to for you to go and beers for you to know on this episode of Brew Happy!

At Everywhere Beer bar in SE Portland we meet up with the new Lotic Beverage crew from Vancouver, Chris, Levi, and Matt. To salute beer legend Alan Sprints. Dan Munch brings the mangnum, Josh brings the joke, and Damian learns a new word. A river of beverages flowing right to your glass on this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we are back to Function PDX with beer from Societe Brewing. Adele behind the bar tells us the best part about the pub and the menu. Josh gets wild at Living Haus, Imperial Bottleshop, and nearly all of the Breakside locations. Damian drops the schedule for the rest of the month. Lots to love and drink on this Brew Happy podcast!

We got up this morning to a delicious brew we had to share. Meet Jim Varney from Wavelength Coffee Roasters out on the east coast. Learn about the new way your morning beverage gets made, and the best ways to enjoy it. Bronwyn tries to buy the whole line while Damian scrambles for a second cup. Start your dat the best way on this episode of Brew Happy!

In the heart of SE Portland near a tiny extinct volcanoe is Threshold Brewing. A Polish brewpub bustling with music events, great beer and tasty zappies. Owners Jarek and Sara Syzmanski talk about the growth of the Montavilla neighborhood, ample street patio, and introduce some new talent. Josh learns some travel tips, and Damian thinks up some beer names. Join the culture and learn some new words...

The world famous Horse Brass pub turns 50 this week and we couldn't miss it. Publican Jerry Fechter invites us to the new Pony Room to review some great beers and fond memories. Josh learns about the first 3-way IPA, Damian plays clip from the archives, Dan Munch drops some beer knowledge, and Bronwyn has the best fish n chips in the country. Cream Ales, Punk bands, and fine corinthian leather on...

Returning guest and publican, Dave Flores has quite the pedigree behind some of the best craft bars in Portland. This week Follow us from Function PDX where Westbound and Down is featured this month, down the street to Baerlic Brewing. Josh gets wild about TPK Brewing, and Damian enjoys some lore. From hazy pales, dad beers, and a list of great beer bars to go to on this episode of Brew Happy!

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...