Ep. 299 – (12/23/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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A Brew Happy Christmas at John's Marketplace with Damian and Ryan leading the prost, while Bronwyn and John research what season we're on. We discuss some past years highlights and some things to come. Holiday ales and warm hearths on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 298 – (12/17/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Settle into the Rose City Book Pub with Elise Schumock. This introvert friendly bar (new to the Sabin neighborhood of NE Portland) invites you to enjoy a new favorite book with your new favorite beer out of 18 taps. Game nights, weekly entertainment, and late night fare make this a cozy little getaway bar. Ryan is off to the Virgin Islands, John wants to party after Three Mugs' Imperial Red Brut, Bronwyn is grateful for the gardening section, and Damian has a small seat in the children's section. Rocking chairs, book nooks, and sing-a-longs songs on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 297 – (12/10/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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We return to the beer and wine mecca of Portland, Johns Marketplace. With Rick Nickerson from Merchant du Vin, an amazing importer that brings many of your favorite flavors from across the pond. Rick enlightens us about charitable Trappist ales, rarely found Samuel Smith of draft, multigenerational breweries, Framboise, and more! John has the perfect cigar pairing, Ryan brings a barrel aged rye, Bronwyn discovers a fantastic new blend, and Damian appreciates the new bar at Johns Marketplace. Vincent Van Gogh's spicy yeast, Jacobite revolutions, and a huge selection, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 296 – (12/3/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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McMenamins Mondays this week warrants the return of The Warren Report with Warren Wills, plus we hear about how he got poached into a new job avenue. Damian bumps into Warren at the media preview of the St. Johns Winter Ale Fest & Record Show, and discover some big reveals (check out our Puff Piece). There has been a lot of holiday festivities to keep up with lately, and so many tasty seasonals to try out. John reports from Holiday Ale Fest, Damian helps out Three Creeks at Brew Lights, earthy rich tones inspire Bronwyn, and Ryan gets some treats from adventures he missed. Octopus ink, sugar plums, spice and everything nice on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 295 – (11/26/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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We finish out the month strong at one of Portland's newest brewpubs, Ruse Brewing. Founder Shaun Kalis returns to the show to fill us in on all the new changes since his emergence 2 years ago, his new historic location, their collabs on the next 3-Way and other beers, and what lies ahead. Ryan misses out because we had to start early, John is excited to try the new imperial hazy, Damian gets poetic about the oatmeal stout, and Bronwyn loses her mind over a stroopwaffle zwickle pour of Shaun's most recently finished masterpiece. Earthy rich tones, new art and music coming at you on this episode of Brew Happy!
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BONUS – (11/10/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This BONUS episode of The Brew Happy Show is brought to you by the Portland Podcast Festival and the Funemployment Radio Network. We are joined by returning guest Philip Boyle from Coalition Brewing to talk about their CBD beers, pioneering a new facet of the industry. Phil explains how they are made and why they taste so good. Plus a 4th CBD beer you might not know about yet. We talked about it before, now hear the whole show. CBD beers and Brew Happy cheers at this Portland Podcast Festival!
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Ep. 294 – (11/19/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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We are at one of our favorite spots and joined by Preston Weesner to give us a heads up on Holiday Ale Fest. Preston tells us about this unique 5 day festival, celebrating some of the best exclusive seasonal ales this region has to offer, how drinking beer at this festival helps children, as well as insider information about what to expect at this family friendly event. Ryan finds out about Ale Fest App, John brings a surprise seasonal to share, Bronwyn looks forward to coconut beers, and Damian finds out about the new crowler cans to go. Exclusive info about the best fest for the holiday season, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 293 – (11/12/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Tonight we journey to the Pearl District of Portland at The Big Legrowlski beer bar, music venue, and growler fill station. Head Bartender Alexandra Schmittlein misses her bowling league to talk to us about how they've grown since 2014, trivia, beer, and music pairings coming up by local talent, and what's next. The crew follows up on a successful show at the Portland Podcast Festival. Ryan has a new segment, Damian gets to hear more about beer in Europe, John talks travel with Alex, Bronwyn reveals her planty side. Pendleton sweaters, edelweiss, and anal lice on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 292 – (11/5/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Another McMenamins Mondays leads us back to our favorite Annex Bar to talk with local artist Jake Giddens about his latest work with the Portland Mercury as well as his recent design work for The Brew Happy Show. Not to mention his passion for cider, beer and helping us with our feature segment at the Portland Podcast Festival coming up this Saturday. Bronwyn bears a brazzberry beret, Ryan is only kidding, John speaks of his trip to London, and Damian talks art. Magazine covers and Mondays right, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 291 – (10/29/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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McMenamins Mondays come twice this month and this time Edgefield's history provides a spooktacular episode filled with fun stories and some tasty seasonals. The new Head Brewer Nathan Whitney, and returning guest Will Gather tell us about their latest creations, and give us an exclusive private tasting of their next releases, including the Lord Gourd, the new Bottleshop Birthday Beer #3, and the new Lord of Misrule. Damian learns about flaming barrels, Bronwyn gets excited about kettle sours, Ryan emulates Damian, and John pairs a barrel aged cigar with a barrel aged beer. Complex flavors, ghost stories, and beers so good it's scary, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 290 – (10/22/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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In the Pearl District of Portland we are drawn to recent addition to Portland's Brewery Blocks outer rim, and Backwoods Brewing's newest location. This rustic pub's food menu is as delicious as their draft list, a full bar featuring their very own spirits, handcrafted furnishings, and other crafty things. Tom Waters tells us about his family and recent creations, Jason Ogden reminisces about the first time he met Tom, Ryan reminisces about the first time he met Jason, Damian needs to take better notes, John goes to London, and Bronwyn loves Backwoods soap. Log yards and Dreamsicle dreams on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 289 – (10/15/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Here we are on Mt. Tabor looking for little folk, at Brewed by Gnomes to discover what magical herbs Shay Hosseinion uses to make beer. Gnomes on Tabor @ Tabor Bread is a magical way to spend your morning. With herbal and medicinal delights carefully curated by the mystical little people themselves. Damian's mind is blown with the Sno-Fo, fo' sho', Bronwyn goes To-Mo Arigato, John has a Huneysuckle Hazy, Ryan becomes a believer with the Hawt of Darkness. Doctor recommended, Gnome approved, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 288 – (10/8/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week you will be enlightened by the humble and unique Leikam Brewing, a community supported brewery where Theo and Sonia Marie Leikam makes the only Kosher brews this side of the country. This darling little nanobrewery has some magnificent Maccabees beers made with love and cardamom available in crowlers. Ryan learns a lot about Judaism, John reports on a bunch of tasty festivals, Bronwyn gets her bonds over plant cuttings with our guests, Damian gets tongue tied over the Mob Barley Imperial Stout. Home sweet home with flame-throwing Rabbis on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 287 – (10/1/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Kicking off the 1st we return to 23rd Avenue Bottleshop to chat with 10 Barrel Brewing's award winning Head Brewer, Whitney Burnside, whose instincts for beer came natural to her very early on. With hand picked Belgian beers and great stories to share with her fellow crewmen, Kevin Candelaria, Jared Maroni, and Gabe Lazard bringing up the rear with some knowledge bombs about the Cicerone program, some cocktail fun, and recent GABF wins! Bronwyn has to work, John almost misses the whole show too, Megan joins us to talk shop and food pairing with Whitney, Clay falls in love with the yeast profile in Orval, Ryan thinks he's Jack Sparrow, and Damian nerds out with Whitney about Belgians. 10 Barrel packs in and packs out with some MFS on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 286 – (9/23/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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We gather this week at favorite Green Dragon/Rogue East to talk about festivals and other beertastic adventures. Josh Jennings comes out from Three Mugs Brewing out in Hillsboro to talk about what beer fans can expect at this year's Fresh Hops Fest at Oaks Park. Plus we get into some GABF review regarding some of our friends that brought home awards. John has news from his beer travels in the desert, Ryan catches us up on his Hawaiian beercation/honeymoon, Bronwyn spends her birthday chasing Seattle pints and plants, and Damian falls in love with a fresh hopped red ale. Fresh hopped beers, pumpkin beers, clean water and GABF winners on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 285 – (9/17/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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In Camas, WA we trek to find Grains of Wrath Brewing. Returning guest Michael Hunsaker leads us on a tour of his brewery, as well as his taplist, and this metalhead doesn't mess around. Fresh Hop IPAs for their Simcoe EGA release, some of your favorite Lager styles, and their barrel aging has only just begun. Ryan is out on his honeymoon, John has a mug of hops in his hand, Clay brings beers from the Midwest, Damian gives away a Cantillon, and Bronwyn is off to wrok. Heavy Metal, Vienna Lagers and friendship on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 284 – (9/10/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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The Brew Happy Crew takes you across the Columbia River to Washington at Ben's Bottleshop to throw back brews with a full panel of Brewer/Owners to talk about about farmhouse ales, wild yeast, and family brewing; including Justin and Jocelyn Leigh from Dwinell Country Ales, and returning guests Alex Ganum from Upright Brewing, and Charles Porter from Little Beast Brewing. Ashley Jhaveri from Zzoom Media joins us for North Bank Beer Week and Brewing Bridges Collab. John Paul is so excited he forgets his cigar pairing, Ryan runs off to gets a mic cord, Damian geeks out on a Belgian-style Coffee Porter, Bronwyn misses out. Some wild and amazing beers from a table full of talented brewers on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 283 – (9/3/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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For September's McMenamin Monday we are back at the Annex Bar to catch up on all the latest Brew News and events coming up this month, they enjoy a new porter on nitro and a very rare blonde belgian ale! Plus we talk about the upcoming Brew Happy beer being brewed by Funhouse Brews with a little help from our friends. Ryan's getting hitched, Bronwyn gets down with some Brew Happy birthday wishes, John returns from the Festival of Dankness with a full report, and Damian gets a gift beer from John. Nitro beers, upcoming nuptials, and new favorite flavors, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 282 – (8/27/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Back at the Upper Lip the crew raises a glass to Bill Murningham, Co-Owner and Beer Buyer for both Bailey's Taproom and The Upper Lip. Bill is leaving with his wife for sunny California. Also present is Fred's Bottleshare, always a fun way to broaden your palate, the Brew Happy Crew chip in a couple of brews. An excited Damian and Bronwyn got to cover the Annual Brewer's Cup Cornhole Tournament in tandem with Funemployment Radio, Ryan raves about a stout, and John slides in at the tail end for some IPA love. Sharing fun new flavors, fond farewells, and Cornholes on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 281 – (8/20/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week at Portland hot spot Deschutes Brewery to talk with Jake Harper and Joey Pleich about some collabs, new sours, Brut IPAs, hazy releases Known for their barrel aging Jake enlightens us on how sours are made and differences between Traditional and Kettle Sours. Bronwyn eyeballs a salmon safe beer, Damian falls in love with a rye maibock, Ryan brings an Alameda beer for Jake, John enjoys a new hazy IPA. Rye Maibocks, Trees of Doom, a new Hazy on the block, Vancouver BrewFest recaps, and so many different beers, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 280 – (8/13/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Field trip this week to McMinville! On the heels of Vancouver BrewFest, the crew goes West, to speak with the best. Heater Allen's, Head Brewer Lisa Allen, and Allegory Brewing's, Charlie Van Meter are here to tell you that small towns can make big beer. Ryan takes a head healing hiatus, John comes back from California, Bronwyn meets a fan, and Damian is surprised by a sour. Collabs, fresh hopped Bruts, and Sandy Paws, on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 279 – (8/6/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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.We love hanging at McMenamins Annex Bar, and this week we have some special events coming up to talk about. With Vancouver Brewfest just around the corner, the crew talks about their plans for their booth and invite you to joing in the fun. Ryan gets impromtu interviewed by Damian, John has more adventures to tell, and Damian has some plans to rap about. Amazing music including G Love and Special sauce on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 278 – (7/31/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Top of the feckin morning at Feckin Irish Brewing Co. In Oregon City, you won't find many breweries having more fun that this Irish brewpub, with Mark Maher and Marcus Thompson brewing a line of Irish Ales, on Axe- Throwing, Live Music, Irish beer, and an update on their new Smokehouse! John is an expert at axe-throwing, Ryan craves quail with an Irish accent, Damian falls in love with a horchata porter, and Bronwyn boasts about her Welshness. Fun with the water department and fermenting storm drains on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 277 – (7/22/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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On the heels of the Final Draft Taphouse's 1 Year Anniversary, owners Kimerly Johnson and Mike Bolt reflect and share some of their favorite times and new horizons. Joining us to chat is Michael Perozzo from Zzoom Media and Chris Crabb from CrabSoup to talk about North Bank Beer Week, Vancouver Brewfest, Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF), and more! John, gives out some really long cigars, Ryan gets excited about so many different beer festivals, Bronwyn has Oreos in her beer, Damian declares another Blackout Stout Night!, The Word of the Day is “RAD” on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 276 – (7/16/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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North Portland gem, Stormbreaker Brewing, at their newest location in St. Johns with award winning brewer Rob Lutz. We learn about what it takes to get second location going, renovations as well as some improvements and new beers along the way. John is away in Vegas, Ryan is interested in axe-throwing, Damian obsesses over the Juicy Lucy again, Bronwyn enjoys the best Van Damn beer on the menu. Reused wood, elbow grease, and Juicy Lucys on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 275 – (7/9/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Tonight at The Proper Pint Taproom we catch up with returning guest, Growler Werks owner Shawn Huff about his amazing uKeg and newest additions to his line-up. With a new look and a few new home brew friendly features we learn more about this diverse beer dispenser. John discovers pinball at Portland Craft Beer Festival, Ryan might switch to a new growler, Bronwyn drops blueberries, and Damian does a “uKeg-stand”. New beers, uKegs and uPints on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 274 – (7/2/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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July's McMenamins Monday kicking off back at Ringlers Annex Bar (McMenamins Crystal Hotel) where the crew talks about Cider Season, Edgefield Inaugural Brewfest, the Portland International Cider Cup Awards, Blues Festival on the Waterfront, Cider Summit, and more. John has a picnic at Edgefield, Ryan wins an award for Best Dressed, Bronwyn has a spicy cider and news to share, Damian works out a new schedule for the month of July. Awards, ciders and road trips planned on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 273 – (6/25/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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A unique brewery, days from opening it's doors. West Coast Grocery Company Brewery (WCGCoB) a name with history and new beers of mystery. Learn about this fantastic new beer and food location in Central Portland, owner Charlie Hyde, his hot corner spot, and when they are going to open! Clay raves about Wolves & People, Ryan loves a new color scheme and invents a new radio station, Bronwyn gets good shots of a brewery in progress, John has 2 pairings for the price of one, and Damian finds a new watering hole. A nice Grisette and Fuzzy Balls fun on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 272 – (6/18/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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At Rogue East we say goodbye to one of our favorite bartenders, Max. Plus we have some news about some of the most hopping events for you beer fans to get hopped up on. Hear about Beer Week, Portland International Beerfest, Homebrew Con, Brewers Choice Awards, GABF, and more. Max gets a gift, Ryan delves deeper into the ciderscape, John joins the Masters of IPAs, Bronwyn is excited about GABF, Damian gets breaking news about the demise of Uptown Market and the rise of Binary Brewing. Beer festivals, bike jousts, and fun on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 271 – (6/11/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Kicking off Craft Beer Week from The Upper Lip we check in with our friends from the New Breweries & Cideries Showcase downstairs at Bailey's Taproom, presented by New School Beer. The Brew Happy Show covering from The Upper Lip and interviewing a few brewers from up and coming breweries popping up in the area; Grains of Wrath Brewing, Allergory Brewing, Von Ebert Brewing, and more. Ezra articulates the distinction between cocoa nibs and cocoa juice, John is excited about axes and sweets, Ryan gets excited about the North Bank line-up at Loyal Legion, Natasha celebrates Cicerone level 2 status, Bronwyn is refreshed by a mystery beer, and Damian doesn't bring enough presents. The newest breweries and cideries for Portland Beer Week on this episode of Brew Happy!
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(SPECIAL EDITION!)
Ep. 270 – (6/9/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This is a special bonus 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 making their first splash on the brew scene, Donny Raisanen Jr. & Jim Weinman from Bine Valley Brewing, Ryan Holt from Old Stand By Brewing, Ratchet Brewery's Brewer/Owner Dan Miletta, and one of McMenamin's best, Jen Kent from Thompson Brewery location. We are at the 21st Annual Barley Cup Brewfest. We have an all star Salem line-up here and lots new breweries and new delicious beers to talk about. We discuss the brewers, the breweries, the challenges, and the beers competing in this yearly competition between local McMenamins locations and non-McMenamins locations alike. We get the scoop on the competitors and their never before seen creations on this episode of Brew Happy !
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Ep. 269 – (6/4/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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In June we kick off McMenamins Monday at the McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottleshop on with returning guest Douglas Remington now representing Mother Earth Brew Co. From a brewery spanning the Pacific Northwest and beyond with an unbelievable seasonal line-up that includes beer fans of all tastes. Ryan reports in from the Fruit Beer & Wine Fest media preview, John is off to see a show, Bronwyn experiences peanutbutter bliss Colorful bottles and cans, and soaking wet soundboards on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 268 – (5/28/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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The Upper Lip expands their menu and gets a new bar! Clay Staley is back with another “Staley Stance” on what food not to pair with your beer, as well as a collab event with the Def Tones. John is off for game seven, Ryan gets excited about pork and it brings out his inner demon, Bronwyn talks about Alesong, Cognitive Surplus, and Marriott commodities, Damian gets pleasantly surprised by a cider. Tacos, pizzas, ciders, and more taps on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 267 – (5/21/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we talk about some product dynamics. Beer seller and Publican Sean Hiatt of The Proper Pint discusses supply, demand, and personal touch. Beer distributor Kolin Lieshman from Day One Distribution discusses how important relationships are to building a well balanced portfolio. Beer tech talk and catching up with Warren Wills as well as a long overdue “Warren Report”. Damian brings Florida treats from Cigar City, John enjoys some Bridge City Pizza, Ryan releases the Brew Happy playlist on Spotify, and Bronwyn gets more than she bargained for with a Moonraker special release. Chuckanut for your mouth, another dose of Bridge City Pizza, and more on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 266 – (5/14/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Cigar Happy on this episode. John isn't the only cigar slinger that loves beer. This week, Terence Reilly and Jeremy Wolfson from Casa Fernandez Cigars, joins in to enlighten us with surprising parallels between tobacco and hop production. Ryan is astonished by tobacco guardians, John gets the best of both worlds, Bronwyn ciders down, Damian prepares to fly away. Cigar event discounts for Brew Happy promo's, Bridge City Pizza, and more on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 265 – (5/7/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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McMenamins Monday in May kicks off with some new awards, new cans, and new locations. Rich with banter the Brew Happy Crew shares in the successes of our local heroes of World Beer Cup, and gets their grub on at McMenamins Annex Bar. John wants to know what's up with Thirsty Sasquatch, Bronwyn is excited about World Beer Cup, Ryan has news from Molten Falls Cidery, Damian is hot for chicken. Hedgehog houses, Live Nudes, Nashville news and more on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 264 – (4/30/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week is Brew Happy Crew appreciation. Damian brings some tasty treats from work to share with you and the crew, plus some tasters from the bar makes for a cornucopia of cans and one bottle. Ryan does trivia, John swoons over eclectic IPAs, Bronwyn becomes Thanos, and Damian tries out Facebook Live. Decadent, Monkless, Barbe, and more on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 263 – (4/23/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Oregon's first CBD beers here at Coalition Brewing, and with a new patio to boot! Pioneering new beers can be hard. Philip Boyle returns to tell us the scoop on their new line up, and the back story on a new creation. Damian finds Waldo, Ryan brings word from Ben's, John's out this week with his back, and Bronwyn is excited about wold and bear. Hop sleep, dog biscuits, prosts and birthday wishes on this episode of Brew Happy! Drink up.
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Ep. 262 – (4/16/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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One of the Top 5 trending breweries in Portland Metro, Von Ebert Brewing hits the ground running after a revamp. Owner Tom Cook shares that some tough changes and settles rumors about a new location, while Head Brewer Sean Burke gets excited about which beers to come. Damian comes up with a new podcast, Ryan won't play polka, John loves Vancouver Brewfest, Bronwyn defends man-buns. Golf, beer dispensing sprinklers, and fine Corinthian leather on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 261 – (4/9/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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Oregon Brew Crew is back with Brian Haslip to tell us about some tasteful events, recent brews, and OBC membership perks. Clay Staley is back for another “Staley Stance” on taproom employee etiquette. Ryan is far out with the music selection, John reveals some new beer finds, Bronwyn goes crazy for cookie monster, Clay has the word on hazy hops and Florida hi-jinx, Damian acquires his favorite beer. Lots of Hunahpu and catnip tea on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 260 – (4/2/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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McMenamin Mondays @ Ringlers Annex Bar with Drew Phillips from Crystal Brewery. Such fantastic samples and exclusive info. Not to mention kettle sours, and Irish enchantments. Drew introduces ancient music ettiquette, John misses out on Sabertooth Kush, Ryan enjoys Lankum, Bronwyn supports Fido's, Damian discovers new beers, Nitch brings a Monkless Belgian. McMenamin passport stamp secrets and musical mayhem on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 259 – (3/26/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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We finally get back to Rogue East (Green Dragon) to talk home brew with Mark Gillette from Portland Brewers Collective (PBC). Also joining us our usual bartender Max takes the night off to spend some time with us as we find out all the haps on the hops, here in the Pac NW. Mark drops some knowledge about a hoppy yeast and metalt, Bronwyn discoovers the Hop Bank, Max shows us the hand gesture for pretzels, Ryan has a new job, John talks trade agreements, Damian gets a surprise Rogue whiskey tasting. Hop yeast and hand gestures on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 258 – (3/19/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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After a week off (due to illness) we reconvene at Proper Pint Taproom with Lucas Banks from Running Man Distribution. Lucas gives us his top 5, and what's hot on the distribution docket. We relax in hand made custom furnishings, pizza pairings with beer, and more Brew News. John and Ryan compete for which Juicy IPA is best, Damian loves Special Brownies from Coalition, Nitch shares her art work, Bronwyn discovers Triple Stack by Great Notion. Bridge City Pizza and Baby Metal on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 257 – (3/5/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week McMenamins Monday this month kicks off as the Edgfield's sprawling location invites the crew to hang with talented brewers Will Gather, Matt Bergfield, Dave Kosanke, and Shane Kono in the brewery, and discuss the some barrel aged beers for next year, us other goodies. Matt and the boys enlighten us on the collective efforts of McMenamins brewers as well as unique seasonals, one-offs with a cult following, and the advantages of having on-site bakery, winery, and distillery. Also, Clay joins the Brew News segment with another “Staley Stance”. Damian struggles to remember the Lompoc Blackout Stout fest, Bronwyn gets recovers from SheBrew with a key beer, Ryan wants to do a banana kolsch, Clay eats chowder with his hands, and John comments on the Oregon Beer Awards. A brewery chock full of good friends and great beers on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 256 – (2/26/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we talk about SheBrew at the McPolanders Taproom & Guesthouse with organizer Jenn McPoland, graphic guru Christine Garcia, and Human Rights Campaign coordinator Shannon Scott. There's a lot of talented ladies making beer, and SheBrew is having a party about it, so don't miss out on these beers. Bronwyn leads a great interview, Ryan picks out some great tunes for a music pairing, John reports on the Hilsdale Brewfest, Clay has a pop-up food event to share, SheBrew shares a Lyft code, and Damian tours the darkest beers on draft. Fantastic females and home brewed ales on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 255 – (2/19/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week in NW Portland, Sasquatch Brewing's newest location in conjunction with New West Ciders. Head Brewer Ryan Nicolai and Assistant Brewer Madeleine McCarthy lead us through their journey making great beer AND cider. Ryan N. has a new member of family, Maddy has a crush on Stevie Nicks, Damian drinks How Now, John wins a new trivia game, Bronwyn anticipates glitter in her beer, Ryan F. gets cancer from purple nurples. Discounts for mentioning us on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 254 – (2/12/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week, we head into SW Portland to John's Marketplace to meet up with Three Creeks Brewing's newest regional sales rep, Felicia Reninger. She brought us a bottle of Frontier Justice, a Rye Whisky Barrel Aged Coffee Stout. Ryan is over whelmed by beer, John wants a tin sign, Damian rebounds from Stout Bout. Dark beers and popular music pairings in this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 253 – (2/5/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we kick off McMenamin Monday for February. After last week's shocking news, we get our bearings straight for the rest of the month, and prepare for the 5th annual Stout Bout! Ryan laments the loss of a Fraiser cast member, John is bummed about a missing hoppy beer on the taplist, and Damian is excited to bring the crew out to Edgefield for next month's McMenamin Monday. Flip-flop beers and Stout Bout near on this episode of Brew Happy!!
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Ep. 252 – (1/29/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week Clay Staley fights traffic after a particularly disconcerting day working for General Distributors Inc. We are caught aloof by news of this long time champion of craft beer being assimilated by Columbia Distributors. Ryan eats his words and winds up buying Clay's beer after all, John recounts his coverage of the Coffee Beer Invitational, Bronwyn has to work late, and Damian spies Pliny the Elder on the tap list. Corporate takeovers and new delicious beers on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 251 – (1/22/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we visit Zoiglhaus and congratulate Alan Taylor on his big win at GABF for his Pils. We learn about yeast blending and water emulation, plus even more about one of Portland's most talented brewers and the 3 breweries he operates. Bronwyn has to work late, John enjoys a German beer, Damian falls for a WeizenDoppleBock. and Ryan can't wait to put a sausage in his mouth. German beers and technical terminology on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 250 – (1/15/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we head towards the airport to check out Level Beer in East Portland with Shane Watterson. Not only are they close enough to snag a beer before/after a plane flight, you can advance your gaming strategy. Ryan misses the brewery tour, John enjoys the spacious heated patio, Bronwyn explodes over the Chocolate Dynamite, Damian gets to reminisce with one of his favorite brewers. Tasty beers and achievements unlocked on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 249 – (1/8/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week we visit Imperial Bottleshop's new NE Alberta St location with veteran brewer Charles Porter, to talk about his new venture, Little Beast Rare Beers. Known for his ability to harmonize multiple yeast strains, Charles reveals why he's wild about yeast. Ryan falls in love, John favors a dry sour, Bronwyn talks cheese with Brenda, and Damian talks about some new breweries to look out for from NewSchoolBeer.com's list. Sexy sweet and dry sours and happy endings on this episode of Brew Happy!
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Ep. 248 – (1/1/2018) The Brew Happy Show
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This week the crew gets all misty about their New Years plans and resolutions. A brief review on NewSchoolBeer.com's list of closing brew locations, and 2018 beer release calendars. Ryan drinks all of his beer, John forgets to bring cigars, Bronwyn avoids spoilers for Star Wars, and Damian is excited about upcoming Stout Bout. New Year celebrations and farewell to some brew destinations on this episode of Brew Happy!
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