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The Brew Happy Show is a weekly show about beer. Hosted by Damian DeBuiser and his happy crew as they interview brewers, beer fans, pub owners, and entrepreneurs, that all come together because of their love of different brews. Learn about travel destinations, new products and other beverages along the way. Music, Cigar, and Food pairings, plus many other things that go great with your next favorite brew. Now all they need is you! In the United States, you must be over 21 years old to fully ...
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PROST! It's not just a way to celebrate, it's a place for it to happen. Owner Dan Hart tells us about it's inception, standards, and rewards for their customers. Surrounded by food carts on their cozy patio we got to enjoy suds in the sun with some of the best beers you're likely to find in Europe. Plan your next trip one pint at a time on this epi…
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We had to drop in on Everywhere Beer again due to a power outage in NE Portland. Luckily we got a spot to sit and plenty of beers to share with you listener. Join us for a round or two as we recap a 2 day Kiwi adventure with a John Lovegrove interview featuring all of the Breakside Brewery, Rogue Ales, Pelican Brewing, In n Out, and Mo's Chowder lo…
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Old Town Brewing has been a champion of their home town of Portland since their inception in the early 2000s by our guest, local owner Adam Milne. From their haunted downtown pizzeria with Shanghai Tours, to their recent union with Baby Doll Pizza, this award winning brewery is reaching out to bring in the community for all kinds of fun events, gam…
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Function PDX celebrates 8 years all month and we are here to raise another glass as they have raised our spirits time and again. Josh, and Bronwyn are here to tell you all about the exciting options from many of the friends they've made along the way as Damian prepares for his beer adventure for the coming weekend. Featuring beverages by Wayfinder,…
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Well it's time for homebrew talk with Mark and Josh this week. The best place to do that is FH Steinbart Homebrew Supply. Whether you're ordering online or grinding your grain in the store, there is a good deal brewing just down the next aisle. Not to mention brews on tap to demo the equipment so you can see firsthand how it all works. The oldest h…
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Our favorite host location turns 8 this month. Join us at Function PDX for their 8th anniversary, featuring beers by Fieldwork, Wayfinder, Cerebral, Beachwood, Finback, and more! Josh explains decoction for the hombrew crowd and Damian brings a delicious gift from Gigantic Brewing donated from a local beer club. Sharing the love, and many years of …
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Everywhere Beer has been flirting with Portland for some time, and now it's official. We reported on this new spot with an old spot with a new face, from Southern California. Meet Katie Blakely, the GM and fun face of Everywhere Beer from Orange, CA. Sampling their crisp array of Lagers and IPAs as we enjoy our chat, along with some sours and seltz…
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Portland's favorite Kiwi returns, for a taste of Denver and Brooklyn, at Function PDX in NW. Josh and John go over taste profiles we explore our experience with the same lager. John Lovegrove is an expert at making the most ouf each trip, setting records along the way with over 70 stops in one day. Hear more about travel and beer options as we are …
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This week we meet up with our new co-host Josh Huerta at Chill n Fill. Join us as we learn about dry lagers, hear about our friends in beer, upcoming international travel, and explore all the food carts and entertainment at our expansive host location. Make plans with us this week for your next adventure in the beverage industry on this episode of …
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This week recurring guest and Patreon supporter Jeremie Landers joins us for some Brooklyn beers from Finback Brewery at NE Function PDX location. Damian boasts about his bounty of tiki shirts, Bronwyn gets a mood ring with her beer, and Jeremie brings treats from Straightaway Cocktails. Lots of different beers from across the country, beers clubs,…
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In SE Portland one of the best spots to go is Proper Pint. This week we are joined by Emily Greene from the OLCC (Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission), to enlighten us about this statewide organization and their role in our beverage enjoyment. From liquor, to cider, from pub to speakeasy. So many questions answered on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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Summer is brewing and looming over us is the great Grand Fir Brewing, helmed by the amiable Head Brewer, Whitney Burnside. Hear all about her brewography, accolades, and rise to success, as well as plans for expansion. Including more tanks, a new location in Oregon City, and the exlusive, Bitter Root Club. Many beers to discuss, food to enjoy, and …
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It's Portland Beer Week as we enjoy another Texas brewery at Function PDX NW location, Meanwhile Beer out of Austin features their colorful menu at the Pearl District location. Damian participates in the Portland Beer Games at Level Beer with Lazy Days Brewing and other favorites. Bronwyn picks out a couple of high ABV picks to top off the evening.…
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This month as Function PDX beers from Texas are available. Joining us this week is beer industry celebrity Josh Huerta to enjoy some beers with us by Celestial Beer Works. Some of you know him from the Fat Josh Show, or from his years of delivering some of our favorite brews, and now he takes us on a journy down memory lane with tales of brew legen…
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Well it's been too longer since we've been to the most exclusive speakeasy in the Pacific NW. The McPolanders Taproom is hosting us this week, and we get to hear about the latest from Straightaway Cocktails, and some home brew fun. Fitz Magic rejoins the team for this one with some Brew News and a story of stitches. Special thanks to Jenn and Jerem…
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Meet Jeff Hoffman from FH Steinbart, the oldest homebrew supply store in the country. Join us for a pint of Outer Range Brewing selections at Function PDX in NW Portland. Learn about some of the new things going on at the store, and taste the difference between products with their new draft taps, and other products you can enjoy. More than just hom…
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Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company is starting us off this month with some tasty treats at Function PDX NE on Alberta. Paired off with Outer Range whom we'll get into later, OMFB has really impressed us with some of their hefty beers. We get into World Beer Cup, Ben's Bottleshop, some new Breakside action, and of course the long awaited Everywhere B…
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At Level Beer's big brewpub spot, Level One, we enjoy an intimate session in their private barrel room. This week we had to nerd out with our menu favorites, and talk about some other local spots we like to enjoy. This short show is dedicated to our long time friend and Top Field Reporter, John Paul, hands down our greatest supporter. Fond farewael…
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Pure Project has been around, and now they have come to the Pacific NW to serve up their recently brewed beers at Function PDX. This week we review the latest at their Pearl District location. JP is back from New Orleans with some interesting things to report about the scene there. Damian goes over the latest the menu and in the Brew News, Bronwyn …
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Oregon Beer Awards is a prestigeous event held every year at Revolution Hall, where the best of the beer biz is celebrated. Join us as we consolidate the coverage with commentary as we follow along with Maddy McCarthy and her colorful interview style and special words by Ben Edmunds. Groove into the season of beer with Damian and Bronwyn as we cele…
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It's National Beer Day and we had to have some Radiant Beer at Function PDX. Always a fun time at their Alberta location to check out their Beer Cave for some cans to take home. Damian gets excited about Puffin Koozies, Bronwyn know her history, and John is back from Italy with some travel tips you can use. Fun with pronunciation, puppies, new pub …
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Creature Comforts are easy to find at Function PDX. This weeks Damian flies solo with some tasty brews and thirst quenching news while he reviews a few. Learn more about whats happening at this fun location for the rest of the year, while you make your plans to discover new beer. Plan your month ahead with the Basement Beer Club and more on this ep…
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At the Awesome Beer Bar in North Portland's St. Johns district we introduce a new spot for you to enjoy. With the Craft Beer Scribe, Warren Wills himself, giving us the inside scoop on the latest beer trends and some taplist selections from Day One Distribution. Damian drops a little background on the bridge. John takes it easy with some carefully …
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We bust into March with some beer travelin without leaving our seats at Function PDX in NE. With ISM Brewing we span the country as we raise our glasses and hear more about this growing brewery. John is hopped up on a Red Ale, Bronwyn goes for a Blonde, and Damian warms up to a Schwarz. Creature Comforts and coast to coast selections on this episod…
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SheBrew returns for their 10th year and we had to celebrate at our favorite place with the best home brew experts around. At Beer Mongers we enjoy a finely currated taplist with Mark from FH Steinbart, America's oldest homebrew store. Jenn and Jeremie McPolander tell us all about the latest lineup for this years all female festival. John wants a br…
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Rounding our this month's California dreams with Beachwood Brewing and more from Shred Beer Co. At Function PDX in NW we hit the John recalls a recent Vice Beer, Bronwyn enjoys a blonde, and Damian finds in international music pairing. Watching our ABV while we promote some groovy tunes and some Hall of Famers, on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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This week we learn about Shred and Beachwood, both out of California, at Function PDX. We couldn't wait to get back from our trips and compare notes about these great brands and our most recent travels. Bronwyn shows up for bready floral notes, John covers his latest Vegas report, Damian reports on Walking Tree and Big Top from Florida. Plenty of w…
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Nitro coffee at FH Stienbarts is just one of the many treats you can sample when you pick up your brewing supplies. More involved in the community and events than ever, make sure you stop by for the next competition and talk with Mark Gillette. Ryan learns about the American Homebrewers Association parting from the Brewers Association. John talks a…
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We heard Leikam Brewing in East Portland had a nice game night going on so we thought we'd check in. Magic the Gathering in full swing as we enjoy the sky lounge and some tasty brews. Bronwyn tries out some french toast, Damian has something fun to listen to, and John brings back the cigar pairing. Big glasses, great locations and new flavors on th…
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The end of the year and we close out at the studioe with a bottleshare. We have some good ones from breweries of the past, and timeless flavors we hope to see in the future. Damian navigates a tongue twister, John returns to a tasty beer, Bronwyn teaches us about a new game, Ryan realizes he will miss us. New beginings and fond farewelss on this ep…
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Getting our game on at Vault 31 for our annual Patreon Appreciation Party! Featuring special guests Lee from Barreled Bee sticking with honey news, David from Vault 31 has space for more burgers, Ryan from Lazy Days Brewing goes wild, Jeremie from Oregon Brew Crew with messeges of love, Jenn with the latest from SheBrew, and StraightAway Cocktails.…
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As we prepare for an upcoming appreciation party for our Patreon supporters, we take a moment at the studio to reflect on our inventory. We couldn't resist sharing some stouts. Bronwyn starts with a cider before going dark, Ryan leans into a bourbon barrel aged stout, Damian tastes some tiramisu, and John brings some special spirits. High and low A…
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Veterans Day is best celebrated in a fun place thats green. Level Beer has just what we need, and a barrel room for private parties. Ryan has a bruise, Damian learns about a new beer spot, Bronwyn tries the hop water, and John has a Backwoods beer in a new place. Hear about some of the best places to get your brew on this weeks Brew Happy!…
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From Elk Grove Illinois we have Mikerphone Brewing beer at Function PDX this whole month of November. Patreon appreciation teasers as well for those who support the show. Damian has some Abyss to unload, John collects dirt, and Ryan gets excited about a dark beer. East side beers in the Pacific NW right here on this episode of Brew Happy!…
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Well the decorations are up, and the spirits are lurking around the corner. Light your lanterns and get your candy dishes out. In the meantime we have a few beers we found behind the decorations we'd like to share. Ryan smells his elderberries, Bronwyn is tempted by some Vancouver treats, Damian delights in a darker drink. Spooky stories, seasonal …
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Gathering at Level Beer's 3rd Portland pub, on Sandy Blvd, we get the best food trucks, beers and and pinball machines. Damian sticks up for sports, John updates us on his latest fresh hop hunt, Ryan reveals giant balls, and Bronwyn returns to an old neighborhood pub. All kinds of delicious events, and beverages throw down on this episode of Brew H…
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Bronwyn's Birthday is a perfect day for fresh hop beers at Function PDX in the Alberta Arts District. With tasty treats by Ghost Town Brewing brought to us by Yakima Chief Hops. Ryan discusses last weeks missing show from Proper Pint, Damian plans a Patreon party, John finds more fresh hops, and Bronwyn has her cake and eats it too. Plenty of party…
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