Ep. 194 – (12/26/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, after winning victorious at a regional pool tournament, we get to catch up with Herb Apon, Head Beer Wench at Loyal Legion Beer Hall. We learn about the backstory of a classy new beer bar with more drafts than you can shake a stick at. Ryan is still out sick, beer fan Bronwyn swings by to check us out again, John gets fired up about Ninkasi's new IPA Variety Pack, Damian pulls double duty again, and nearly makes contact with Loyal Legion's historic haunting. Ghosts and plenty of beers to choose from on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 193 – (12/19/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, after conquering a seasonal bug, we finally get author Lucy Burningham to talk about her new book, 'My Beer Year'. If you've ever considered getting involved in the Cicerone program, than this is the book for you. Hear about this and other things this amazing woman has written! Ryan and Amber are both out sick, Damian takes the reigns again as producer, John enjoys the pot luck Christmas dinner at Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery (the Pub formerly known as Green Dragon). Curl up with a good book and some dank holiday beers on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 192 – (12/12/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, Clay Staley returns from General Distributors Inc. to tell us some breaking news about some new beers and new breweries. Listen in as we pump him for insider information. John Paul gets excited about a Yeti, Ryan tries out some Christmas music, and Damian about some exclusive information about a special beer being delivered to McNally's Taproom out in Hillsboro. Plenty of beers to distribute on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 191 – (11/28/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, Katherine Reyes from TR3S Creative comes on the show to talk about how much fun it is to specialize in brewery branding, as well as food pairings with some tasty treats she brought! Amber has the night off to do some moving, Ryan reels at some new beers, Damian is still shell shocked about the Rogue Ales' plan to rebrand Green Dragon as another Rogue pub, and John Paul is denied the zwickle. Plenty of beers paired with trail mix to taste on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 190 – (11/21/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, Trevor Thurston from the High Street Home Brew Club comes by to talk about the St. Johns Winter Beer Fest coming up in a few weeks. Ryan delivers bad news about the Green Dragon's demise, Damian avoids getting stumped by Levi on another blind tasting, Amber and John enjoy the Black Widow Porter sent by McMenamins, and more. Plenty of pulled pork and beers to taste on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 189 – (11/14/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, we get our co-host Amber back, but Ryan is away having adventures out East. Damian pulls double duty hosting and sound production, John reports on some of his weekly adventures in beer, Amber learns the ropes there at the Green Dragon. Plenty or rockin' old tunes and good stories on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 188 – (11/7/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, Clay Staley from General Distributors Inc. (GDI, the oldest distributor in the country) steps is as co-host. Special guests Abram Goldman-Armstrong and Morgan Miller return to Brew Happy from Cider Riot! The hottest new Cidery has some rare seasonals to share as well as some enlightenment about cider production. John peaks Abrams interest with a cigar/cider pairing, Ryan uncovers the Abram/Moran origin story, Damian is stoked about some rare vintage cider, and Clay comes complete with his own Brew News about some of the newest breweries to check out from GDI's portfolio .Plenty or rockin' new ciders and old friends on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (187 – 10/31/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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Booooo Happy Halloween Spooktacular! We bring out the old Wheel of Craft Beer to give away some prizes to some very colorful patrons. Damian gets rid of some growlers, John brings tiny cigars, Ryan goes above and beyond with decorations, and new co-host Amber Shizamber brings along Rob, Brew Happy fan and local Portland legend known as Free Throw Guy. You know him from NBA Trailblazer Games where he helps to psych out the opposing team with distractions. Plenty of seasonal to discuss, with and without pumpkins, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (186 – 10/24/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Aiden Currie from Swift Cider to tell us how he came up with the inspiration behind his distinct label and humble beginings. With two of his flagship units and two more very special rare releases, Swift Cider sure shows their A-game. John Paul brings a couple of brew-friends from the cigar realm, Ryan broadens his palate, Damian discovers some new things about cider sourced apples, and guest co-host Nastacia Voisen from Portland Radio Project dips her toes in the brewniverse and enjoys some tasty Swift Ciders. Brew friends a plenty and Swift Ciders to choose, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (185 – 10/17/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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Brew Happy has mobilized, again. This week we trek across the Columbia River to Vancouver to visit Ben's Bottleshop. We get to talk with owners, Tim Augustine and Ben Christly about their humble origins and how they've helped revitalize this area of town with their great new spot. John finds a new fresh hop beer, Ryan stumps us with his growler fill pick, and Damian finds out about local craft beer legend that recently passed away, and we honor him with a toast. A new friends and a magnanimous selection of bottles, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (184 – 10/10/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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Well this past week was amazing! The whole crew went out to Denver, CO, for Great American Beer Festival. We got to see some old friends, make some new ones, and we tried so many different beers! Damian and John are seasoned veterans of this event, but how did Amanda and Ryan do? With so many events and so many beers, hear how we managed, which beers stood out, and highlights from the awards ceremony. Follow up with us on this episode for GABF excitement in Denver, Colorado. New beers, popping cherries, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (183 – 10/3/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, last minute emergency means Old Town Brewing won't be on, but Warren wills is here to save the day with another 'Warren Report'. Ryan is protective of the soundboard, Damian has a deck of cards, Amanda does stand-up, John Paul is excited about our itinerary. Pregame episode for Great American Beer Festival, in Denver, Colorado. New friends, and GABF, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (182 – 9/26/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Nick Greiner from upcoming German Brewery Rosenstadt (Damian looooves their Kolsch). Learn why you should check out their Specialty German styled beers, complete with German ingredients. Hear about their new Festbier which will be out next week and their new Altbier coming soon. John brings the perfect cigar, Ryan falls in love with a lager, Damian anticipates a porter, and Amanda doesn't get to hear about the People's Pig. Some German origin stories, and Tar Tar encounters, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (181 – 9/12/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Ft. George's Tim Ensign comes to use with some of the sexiest beers this side of the Mississippi. Tim tells us why Ft. George is a must see location for those visiting Astoria. John gets excited about the fresh hopped beer Tim brought, Damian loses his mind about the Cavatica Stout (again!), Amanda has a gentle sweet idea, and Ryan shakes his head about “G” flavored antics as well as cigar measurements. Some tasty treats and grand plans, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (180 – 9/12/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have one half of a brother duo of cider makers, Mike Thierfeld from Woodland Cider, one of the newest cider makers available in Portland Metro. Find out where they are having a tasting near you. Plus John Paul brings an exclusive beer, Ryan returns from his auditory adventure, Amanda obsesses over her stapler, and Damian falls in love with a tart. New music and new ciders, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (179 – 9/5/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we visit with Jeremy Turner and A.J. From Ancestry Brewing. With their new taproom down in Sellwood opening it's no surprise this self distributing brewery is gaining ground and hitting the taprooms with some delicious new flavors. Ryan is out on the road, Damian finds a pickle beer again, John laments that other new breweries don't have as many beers on tap as Ancestry, and Amanda is stoked about a rare 2 Towns Ciders Damian gifted her! Explosive stories and rare ciders, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (178 – 8/29/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Warren Wills, Assistant Editor from American Craft Beer under the (Brewers Association) as well as Orchestra Software (makers of software for breweries), is here to visit and give us a fresh perspective. Ryan has a new game, John is fired up about fresh hops again, Amanda discovers a new cider club, and Damian can't seem to stop making unintentional jokes. The first fresh hopped beers and Wonka friends on each episode of Brew Happy!, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (177 – 8/22/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we tie up some loose ends on some things we missed on our Ninkasi trip as well as Vancouver Brewfest. We just can't stop gushing about our wonderful trips. Plus John brings weird foreign beer from the deli, Ryan celebrates his first field report, Damian is exhausted from editing new commercials, Amanda can't stop laughing at these silly boys. Deli beers and Green Dragon cheers, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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(Bonus Episode!)
Ep. (176 – 8/21/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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We have a special bonus episode of Brew Happy featuring Ryan Fitzgerald as he does some hard hitting field reporting at the 2016 Vancouver Brewfest, a ton of interviews and a lot of great info on some wonderful people in the brewniverse. This is a long one with a lot of info and wonderful people to tell you about what you're missing in Vancouver, Washington. Washington beers and Fitzgerald cheers, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (175 – 8/15/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week is pretty exciting, Brew Happy goes on the road in an amazing double play as we cover both the Vancouver Brewfest and Ninkasi Brewing's 10th Anniversary! Portland celebrity Nik Sin, owner of the delicious Lonesome's Pizza, comes to rock out with us, plus Brew Happy fan Bacon Dan. John Paul is fired up about all the fantastic beers he had, Ryan does some field reporting on Vancouver beer, Amanda earns the name 'Buzzsaw', Damian is still reeling from his first fantastic adventure to Eugene, OR. Vancouver beers and Ninkasi cheers, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (174 – 8/8/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week We explore the space over at the new Double Mountain Location. We've been talking about it for weeks now, and they can't get rid of us! Amanda gets all dolled up, Ryan talks too much, John has a cornucopia of cigars to pair, and Damian pigs out on pizza, again! Guests Bacon Dan brings a Canadian and Jason Huey tells us what's up with Double Mountain hops. New beers, host locations and pizzas on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (173 – 8/1/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week more news of Double Mountain's newest location opening here in Portland, Oregon's SE Woodstock district, and with so many of our friends from Green Dragon are making the migration, we have the inside scoop! First hand reports from Brew Happy fan Bacon Dan. Plus John is fired up about Oregon Brewers Festival, Amanda is back and excited about cider cocktails, Ryan is stoked about our new '#blackoutstoutnight' t-shirts, plus news from Mark Gillette from Portland Brewer's Collective. New shirts and taprooms on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (172 – 7/25/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Lee Hedgemon from LOLA (Ladies of Lagers & Ales) comes as a guest co-host with news about Mead Day at F.H. Steinbart's coming up on August 6th and to introduce our special guests, Rebekah Golden from Bee Thinking with returning guest, Brooks Cooper from Stung Fermented to talk about how it's all done when it comes to Mead. Ryan gets turned on about bee keeping, John Paul is out in Vegas sweeping Poker tables, while Amanda works late, Damian gets some tough love about Winnie the Pooh, plus we are joined by former Green Dragon GM Jason Huey and Brew Happy fan Bacon Dan fresh from training at Double Mountain with an exclusive update about the new Woodstock location in SE Portland. You won't hear this stuff anywhere eles, this is an extra educational episode. Queen Bees and marvelous Meads on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (171 – 7/18/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Will Minderhout and Dewey Weddington comes to us with some news from Boardman Oregon's hottest brewery, Ordnance Brewing. These guys have some beers that will blow you away! Amanda wants to be Buffalo Bill and discovers a blueberry she can drink, Ryan likes where his new mic is positioned, Damian and John get fired up about the upcoming Great American Beer Fest, and another “Pick of the Week from McMenamins 23rd Ave Bottleshop. New brews and explosive new flavors on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (170 – 7/11/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we return from our 4th of July weekend last week. John Paul gets fired up about something, Amanda and Ryan are back in action, Mark gives us the skinny on the Home Brew club scene, Damian steals truffle fries and introduces new weekly picks from McMenamins new 23rd Avenue Bottleshop. Ryan comes up with some interesting trivia as Amanda suffers from glitter poisoning and some special birthday announcements. New brews and new announcements on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (169 – 6/27/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Kolin Lieshman back from NW Cider Brokers to supe up Cider Week. Amanda is out sick with diareticulitis, Ryan gets stuck in traffic, John finds beer in a cidery and Damian is doing double duty on the board. Kolin hooks it up with some amazing brands from his extensive catalog at NW Cider Brokers. Damian finds a new favorite cider, yum! We got ciders to taste and the return of old friends on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (168 – 6/20/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, it's Portland Cider week so we thought we'd kick things off with a different location. At Bushwhackers Cidery we met up with the very lovely Ashley Sorenson, the Portland sales rep for 2 Towns Ciderhouse! Such delicious flavors, Amanda was beside herself with magnanimous delight, John Paul barely made it to the show, Ryan was satisfied with his selection as he raves about his meat candy, and Damian admires the new can on that Marion Berry. Don't miss this back story on one of cider's best brands. We got ciders to taste and new friends to make on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (167 – 6/13/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, Ken Klus from Redwood Mechanical couldn't make it, but luckily the Green Dragon is always teeming with brew talent! Firestone Walker sent Keenan Delehanty to have a tap release of 10 delicious beers! Plus Damian brings gifts for the crew, Amanda gets excited about ciders, John is fired up about basketball finals, and Ryan brings his own brand of humor. But don't worry, plenty of beers to talk about. We got beers to taste and new friends to make on this episode of Brew Happy!
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(SPECIAL EDITION!)
Ep. (166 – 6/11/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This is a special episode of Brew Happy. Brought to you by McMenamins, and hosted at their Thompson location just off Liberty Rd in Salem, OR. We are joined by special guests, Justin ego from SAW, Sean Martin from Gilgamesh, Laura Bringelson from Calapooia, Jen Kent McMenamin's Thompson location, and surprise guests Josiah from 7 Brides and returning to the show after some adventures in brewing, Jason Rowley from Gilgamesh formely of Uptown Market. We are at the 19th Annual Barley Cup Brewfest. We have an allstar Salem line-up here and lots of delicious beers to talk about. We discuss the brewers, the breweries, and the beers competing in this yearly competition between 6 local McMenamins locations and 6 non-McMenamins locations. We get the scoop on the competitors and their creations on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (165 – 6/6/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, we get a visit from Clay Staley from General Distributors Inc., the oldest beer distribution company in Oregon (Since 1933!). These guys love craft beer and Clay tells us why he's a great fit for this historic company, and earns himself a new nick name. Plus John Paul brings a delicious treat for us to sample, Ryan works on his interview skills, and Amanda and Damian work their way through some herbal snacks provided by one of our fans and still manage to do the show! Beer deliveries and magic cookies on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (164 – 5/23/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, as we await the fate of the Green Dragon's eventual changes, the Brew Happy crew gets a little hang time for their Memorial Day. Amanda cracks herself up doing the Brew News, John Paul is fired up about something, Ryan is poking at some new buttons on the sound board and Damian manages to drink 3 whole beers on the show. Tasty brews and funny news on this episode of Brew Happy.
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Ep. (163 – 5/23/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, despite some scheduling hiccups, we finally have Jeremie and Jenn Landers to talk about their new spot McPolanders Taproom & Guesthouse! This beautiful couple has teamed up to prove the love of beer is real and here in Portland in May. We'll learn about some of their favorite beers and their brew-mance. Plus, they brought beer! Amanda finishes up her role in The Heidi Chronicles, John puts Amanda's purse in a garbage bag, Barley Brown's becomes a buzz word, and Damian has top secret breaking news about the future of the Green Dragon. Secrets and McPolander home brews a brewing job this episode of Brew Happy.
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Ep. (162 – 5/16/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, Amanda and John have a Widmer experience, Ryan gets his own mic, and Damian fumbles through the news. We get a visit from special guests, Erik Russ and Josh Huerta from Pono Brewingto tell us about one of Portland's newest gypsy breweries. No one said it was easy opening a brewery, but Pono has been hitting big with great beers through collaborations with their friends. Including a tea beer and Pineapple!
Great beers and elusive brewers on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (161 – 5/2/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week John Paul from Paul's Cigars is back with a big smile on his face (Blazers won! Playoff season so pretty important.) Amanda's away again for rehearsals for her role on stage. Subbing in for her is the beloved Portland icon, the one and only Unipiper (seriously, Goggle it!), Brian Kidd! He loves unicycles, sci-fi, playing bagpipes (yes, all at once), and he's excited to talk about a beer release in his honor, named after him too. Our featured special guests are Chris and Karl from Hillsdale's very own Boarfish Home Brew Club. This 10 year old club can get pretty competitive, and you'll be amazed at some of the brews these guys delve into!
A Unipiper pack of pickled home brewers, and great new brews on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (160 – 4/25/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Amanda pops the cork on a breaking story about the acquisition of Henry's Tavern, we have Duke Geren from Bison Brewing subbing in for John Paul (while away at a pretty important Blazers game), and this week's Special Guest, the Multi- Award Winning home brewer Rodney Kibzey on the show Rodney has competed in various home brew competitions, but is known best for his 2007 win at the annual Samuel Adams LONGSHOT Home Brew competition.
Good people, and award winning home brewers on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (159 – 4/18/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have we have the cheeky and very Irish, Philip Boyle from Coalition Brewing with us to tell us what's new from one of Portland's favorite breweries. Jason Huey pops in with some tasters for Damian to try, right off the bat, Amanda is off doing Theater, Ryan steps in on co-host duties, a little, and John Paul surprises us with a special guest from the cigar world!
Good people, and smoking hot brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (158 – 4/11/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have returning guest Mark Gillette from Portland Brewers Collective (PBC) to tell us about some upcoming preparations and events as National Home Brew Day approaches in May. Amanda and Damian struggle with words, Ryan reveals a secret and John Paul is at it again with his shenanigans!
Good people, and home brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (157 – 4/4/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Sales Manager Joe Cohen, and Founder/Head Brewer/Production Supervisor, Matt McClung from Schooner Exact. We learn a little about the history of beer in our neighboring state of Washington, and get to try delicious beverages during a special Meet the Brewer Event at the Green Dragon Double win for us!
Good people, and Washington brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (156 – 3/28/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Tim Hohl from Oregon City's Coin Toss Brewing, a historically themed brewery. We'll be talking to him about his new line-up and how sometimes when you make a wish, they DO come true. Especially if you're wishing for a glass of delicious beer while you're at Coin Toss. We also forego the usual brew news in lieu of some updates from the field by our Brew Happy crew. Damian returns from Florida bearing gifts, find out what John Paul's been up to, Ryan sports some new suspenders, and Amanda finds a beer she likes!
Good people, and new brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (155 – 3/14-21/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This is a special mobile podcast from Damian St. Patrick's Day Vacation! Damian flies South and travels from Sarasota to Ft. Hollywood, Florida. Find out about Beer legislation in Florida, and why there are some great local beers you might be missing out on. Interviews with Veteran Head Brewer Vincent Pelosi about historic Sarasota Brewing Co.'s brewpub, and rising star of South Florida, Funky Buddha Brewery's Brewer Mike White. Damian tries a few beers at each place. Plus some new custom features to let you know about some of Damian's favorite places to get craft beer when traveling in the panhandle, and local music pick by Zowie Demmon.
Sunny skies, and funky brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (154 – 3/7/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Mark Gillette and Tim Kimener back from Portland Brewers Collective (PBC). Tim shows off his sweater vest again as he educates us on some of the finer points of dryhopping a home brew. Amanda is out healing up from a sore throat, Producer Ryan takes advantage of some extra mic time, and we have America's favorite Kiwi, John Lovegrove, pop in to give us the down low on all the commotion at the Green Dragon (Russian River, BJCP, and Ordnance Brewing?). Plus we get to try some great home brews!
Good people, and home brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (153 – 2/29/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Jon Reid from Point Blank Distributing to talk about some of the breweries in their portfolio, and some important info about one of their favorite charities to work with! Damian recovers from a head cold, we hear some news from the Oregon Beer Awards, learn about a Brew Happy crew meetup at Ben's Taproom in Vancouver, and Amanda gets flirty with a new flavor. Plus a big secret is revealed at the end.
Good people, and fruit fermented brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (152 – 2/22/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Kolin Lieshman from NW Cider Brokers to talk about Amanda's favorite beverage with us. You wouldn't believe the number of great ciders these folks have in their portfolio. So many different fruity flavors Amanda might flip her wig! Bartender Jason Huey drops of some delicious brews for Damian, and John Paul has a special box pressed cigar that is perfect for pairing with ciders.
Good people, and fruit fermented brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (151 – 2/15/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Monty Herron, staff columnist for PQ (Proud Queer) Magazine to talk foodie with us. He really loves writing about food and even loves pairing up ciders and beer with it. You can find him on page 8 as well as the cover of the latest January/February issue, The Singles Edition! That's right, this guy is single and looking for a great guy. But this week we have him all to ourselves as we talk about this past Valentine's Day and catch up with John Paul about his AC/DC concert in Denver!
Good people, and foodie critics on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (150 – 2/8/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Brian Morton from BrewCraft with an exclusive announcment about a nifty new invention for home brewers. That's right, it's white, it's light, it's a brand new carboy called the Genesis Fermentor! Amanda has sexy cider selections, Damian shows his gift for gab, and our guest is relieved to have such a great time!
Good people, and carboys a brewing on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (149 – 2/1/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have Mark Gillette from the Portland Brewer's Collective (PBC) to start us off this month with home brew happenings, and Damian gets filled in on what he missed after MCing the 3rd Annual Stout Bout! Apparently the crew met up and dropped in on a few other events in Portland this past weekend. Amanda talks about her concussion, John preps for another adventure, and Mark shares a delicious home brewed cider that he brought just for Amanda!
Good people, and ciders a brewing on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (148 – 1/25/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have first time guest Abram Goldman-Armstrong from a local rising cidery, Cider Riot!. Long time local, and friend to the brewing industry, he's a Timbers Army poster boy, and Widmer tour guide, you've probably seen Abram at festivals and event all over town. He is very informative on many things cider, historical, home brew, and punk. We learn why 2 liters are best for the rebellious cider lover and some local hi-jinks will be afoot, and Damian is going to MC the Stout Bout! So much cider this week, so for you cider lover out there, don't miss out. This week's music pick was suggested by our guest: Skimmity Hitchers
Good people, and punk rock a brewing on the this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (147 – 1/18/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we have a jam packed episode! Returning, we have Nikki Ganong, writer of the Field Guide to Drinking in America back on the show, and guess who she bumped into during a surprise Meet The Brewer night at Green Dragon? One of Colorado's best, from Trinity Brewing we have Jason Yester! Plus John Paul brings us a surprise 2015 Abyss tasting from his secret stash of horded beer goods. Lots of discussion on some beer specifics from Trinity and Niki and Jason hash out some of the pitfalls of alcohol laws from state to state and how they affect the ability to bring you good beer! Music pick for this week is called 'A Midget Stole My Motor Scooter' in honor of Kyle Scott former member of local bandmolly BANG!
Good people, and music a brewing on the each episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (146 – 1/11/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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Last week with the Portland Brewer's Collective (PBC)we reviewed 3 home brews made exactly the same, but with different yeasts. That yeast was Imperial Organic Yeast. So this week as a special treat we have Andrew Halladay as our guest speaker to tell us about the company he works for and the important role yeast plays in creating beer. Also John Paul returns with news from Vegas, Green Dragon GM, Jason Huey brings us a surprise vertical tasting, and Amanda puts out a desperate call to action from out fans, for some underwear.
Good people, and Grow Huts a brewing on the each episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. (145 – 1/4/2016) The Brew Happy Show
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The first featured brew guest of the year is a frequently returning guest, Mark Gillette and this time joined by Tim Kimmner both from the Portland Brewer's Collective (PBC). They not only come to tell us tales of the upcoming Stout Boutcontest, and also brought 3 home brews made exactly the same, but with different yeasts. We learn some crucial differences about how different ingredients can affect the flavor of beer.
Good people, and good pubs a brewing on the each episode of Brew Happy!
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