Back at our exclusive home bar the McPolanders Taproom, we catch up with Jenn and Jeremie after their field trip to a magical place called Tahiti. Jeremie brings Rum while John is gone, Jenn moderates for females in the industry, Ryan rolls out the classics, Damian gets the last of the Nutella Porter. Apparently fresh fish go great with beer, Czech-cifico is the new flavor on the block this season, on Brew Happy. 

At Level Beer in Multnomah Village we talk shop once again with owner Jason Barbee and Brewer Matt Lawson. With 3 bustling locations, new yeast, more beers and other fun on the way. John is still searching for more scotch, Ryan picks a random tattoo from a gumball machine, and Damian learns about their Staff Brews Program. Leveling up with great ideas for more great beers on this episode of Brew Happy!

An inviting time at Living Haus Beer with owners Mat Sandoval and returning guest Conrad Andrus. From the abrupt end of Modern Times to contract brewing for startups with Gavin Lord and Hetty Alice Brewing, brings life to this new brew house. John is on a scotch safari in Europe, Ryan presents the Brew Happy Fest Bier, Damian opens the last Flemish Kiss. With crisp seasonals, origin stories, Grodziskie styles, and well named cans, we learn about the people behind the beer on this Brew Happy Show!

Brothers Cascadia Brewing is coming to downtown Vancouver, very soon! Exclusive information on that, their newest can release, and more. Ryan gets excited about a new cidery, John previews his next rare Scotch and Whisky tour, Damian gets busy over the weekend and announces a Patreon winner. Local business growth and new brews on this episode of Brew Happy!

We found ourselves in Natalie Baldwin's new office at Wayfinder Beer as she settles into her new role. Celebrating her career from early beginnings at Burnside Brewing, her bittersweet break from Breakside Brewing, to her plans at her new post, and Beef. John educates us on Portland toponymy, Ryan is really into Star Wars music this week, Damian learns about French Pilsners, and Bronwyn recounts their trip to Bend. Find your way to a Wayfinder Beer on this episode of Brew Happy!

Back at Ben's Bottleshop in Vancouver we are able to explore our various options. This week we review the Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies list by the Brewers Association. We revisit non-alcoholic beer as John puts Damian to the test, Ryan goes to the zoo, and other fun things this past week. Saving salmon and waterways on this environmentally friendly episode of Brew Happy!

for over 100 years FH Steinbart has been faithfully serving the homebrew community. All kinds of brews from beer to kombucha, brew kits to draft accessories, they have it all. Joining us is returning guest Brian Haslip to catch us up on events, classes, and talk shop. Ryan catches us up on some geographic history, John has some rare spirits to share, and Damian is a reacquainted with a classic as well as a coolship. 

At the historic Hair of the Dog Brewing location as it transitions to Labyrinth Forge Brewing. We sit down and discuss the past and the future with Alan Sprints, and Dylan VanDetta. John brings a Waterford Whiskey, Ryan reviews the results of Oregon Beer Awards, Damian enjoys a new stout, and Bronwyn the Green Goddess of Portland stops by to brighten our day. A tasteful nod to accomplishment and some fun times with old friends on this episode of Brew Happy!

The last game of the year has brought out the crowd here at Chill n Fill Taproom, a local favorite watering hole, and podcast location. Looks like more food carts to pair up with the beers and other brews. John reveals his middle name, Ryan reveals the name of the Brew Happy Fest bier, and Damian visits some local happenings. More places to get our brew on, and more oranger than yellow on this episode of Brew Happy!

Many blessings from the new Reverend Nat's Hard Cider House on SE 35th & Division. Classic decor, food carts nearby, and a perfect location for a locally celebrated cidery. Ryan recommends the citrus, Damian, and John brings a buttery Scotch. New digs, new ciders, an upcoming Night of a thousand Tepaches and more on this episode of Brew Happy!

Returning guest and master of sales, Tim Ensign, and Production Manager Kevin Haney hosting us this week from Steeplejack Brewing's first of 3 locations. Plenty of new beers and events coming your way this season. John talks winning strategy, Ryan hints at a gift, and Damian enjoys aromatics. Stouts, lagers, and Rye IPAs with Grand Fir tips on this episode of Brew Happy.

This week we celebrate our home brewing community with our special guest Mark Gillette from F.H. Steinbart home brew supply.  Portland Brewers Collective is organizing competitions and events for you home brewers our there. Ryan reports on a drag show at Heathen Brewing, John layers up for some chill beers, and Damian delights in a Scarlet Ale. So much banter and fun facts, on this Brew Happy episode!

Now with over 500 episodes under our belt, the best place to celebrate is The Beer Mongers new location on SE 11th Ave. We are joined by beer fan Don Shite, Craft Beer Scribe Warren Wills, and the OG Beer Monger himself, Sean Campbell. Ryan nearly gets through the Brew News, Damian enjoys the best cellared cider of all time, and John gives away one of his rare beers. With special thanks to Rob's Pretzel Palace for the tasty pretzel burgers. Sitting in our usual booth, trading beers, raffling off prizes, and sharing a Brew Happy time on this 500th episode!

We end February here at Pono Brew Labs, but even if Stout Month comes to an end, we just can't put them down. On the heels of the SheBrew ProAm and the Festival and other events coming up, we are already filling up our March calendar. Ryan has musical mash-ups, Damian admires some glassware, John has to prioritize. So much to plan for including our own anniversary party, coming up on this Brew Happy podcast.

Well Stout month is going well for Damian as his fridge fills with more stouts than he can drink. But the crew arrives to help, and review some of these fine libations. Ryan adds botanicals, John reveals his favorite whiskey, Damian deals with some interesting flavors. Nothing short on taste when it comes to this stout hearted episode of Brew Happy!

It's Stout Month that we love for Valentine's Day. To celebrate Stout Month (February) a pick of two from an all star line-up. We each have 7 different Abyss Series as well as an Oud Bruin from Ecliptic, Tough Love from Crux, a holiday beer and others to choose from. John raves about the latest at Function PDX, Ryan is feeling the love, and Damian has to decide which stout is loveliest of all. Pairing up with your favorite brew has never been so lovely on this episode of Brew Happy!

With events like SheBrew, Stout Bout, Zwicklemania, Dark Arts, and others coming up, it's impossible to make them all. John gets excited about zwickles, Damian savors Stout Month, and Ryan goes from sour to stout in 2 beers. Stout Month is kicking off in Brew Happy style on this week episode!

Vice Beer is the place to go in Vancouver. Owner Mike Perozzo tells us about the latest collabs and local lore with Pizza Schmizza, Jim & Patty's Coffee, Stemma Brewing, Kings and Daughters, Threshold, and more. Damian is holding on to stout season, Ryan has a real estate realization, and John loves downtown Vancouver. Come North of the river for all sorts of Brew Happy fun on this week's episode.

John and Ryan travel to Chuckanut to drink the new Italian Pilsner and barley wine while Damian is away. Lots of excitement over the news segment as a show favorite steps back into the brewing spotlight. John gears up for the Super Bowl while Ryan awaits the Brew Happy fest beer to be done, on this episode of Brew Happy!

The Brew Happy Fest Bier is in the works on the McPolanders' brew deck. Hear more about that, and another beer they made with Ninkasi owner Jamie Floyd as we plan more brew fun for the brew year. John proclaims his love for peat, Damian gets excited about the return of the Nutella Porter at Breakside, and Ryan changes up the program. Making beer made fun with hot scotchies right here on this Brew Happy episode!

Vancouver gets a taste of the Warren Report at Final Draft Taphouse. Plus the always supportive Cody Gray from Vancouver Brewfest surprises us with a Cloud Shaker and his latest projects. Damian tracks down the long awaited return of the Nutella Porter at Breakside, John plays basketball, and Ryan raps with owner Mike Bolt about the weird weather and the latest keg of Via Beer. Things are getting better and bigger since COVID, and there's plenty to be excited about this year on this Brew Happy Show!

We bring in the New Year at home with our friends, and you the listener. Ryan gets a new sound effect, John brings the Dramfool, and Damian starts the year Wee Heavy. New beers, new spirits, and new sounds, for the New Year on this episode of Brew Happy!

McPolanders have us all over for holiday cheers and beers. Damian explains his annual Turkey stuffed with beer, Ryan how long to age a beer, John has a special treat, and John exchanges gifts. Nick offerman and other gems on this episode of Brew Happy!

We convene at McPolander private taproom as we gear up for the holiday weather together. Damian talks about head, Bronwyn brightens up Breakside, Ryan realizes not every bottle should opened, and John gets in the spirit. Perfect pairings of spirits, beer, music and cheer on this episode of Brew Happy!

New beers are on the rise, at Fracture Brewing's new taproom on SE Stark. We lounge with owners Nee and Darren Provenzano over their new drink menu and expanding seating. Damian is ready for stout season, John storms the field, and Ryan gets geographical. Sure to enjoy the light and the dark this season with spirits and beers to shout and cheer on this Brew Happy Show!

The crew catches up at Chuckanut's P-Nut location in SE Portland. Some new beers are out and we have to try them. Damian and Bronwyn report in on some new local brew stops, Ryan plans for the Holidays, and John brings gifts. Plenty of festive brews to enjoy on this episode of Brew Happy!

A spirited return to Vault 31 Bar, just across the river in Vancouver, WA. We visit with owners and Patreon subscriber David and Chrissy. They are gearing up for more gaming events, beers, cocktails, and a new weird food menu they can't wait to tell you about. John storms the field, Ryan gets all of the blue and leaves the pink at the bottom, and Damian names drinks. Old games, new games, and even Old Gregg on this Brew Happy podcast!

Well it's that time of year when more seasonals are coming for the feast day we all love. Chill n Fill is a great spot for filling our pregame glasses. John is back from Key West, Bronwyn boasts a dessert beer, Ryan has a new stache, and Damian meets a local fan of Chill n Fill. Plenty of stories, beers and events to talk about, on this Brew Happy Happy Show!

Double trouble this week, as we hop from Chill n Fill with our featured guests Teri Fahrendorf founder of the Pink Boots Society, with board member Sonia Marie Leikam from Leikam Brewing the only Kosher brewery is the U.S. Then back to Level Beer's original Brewpub "Level 1" with Patreon member Ryan Finn, and lush greenery brought to you by Green Goddess Botanic, Bronwyn Landis. We eagerly await new breweries, new beers, and new events! All coming up soon including one on the 27th so check this episode of Brew Happy!

In the Slabtown District of NW Portland, we gather at Breakside Brewery to hang out with our Patreon subscriber Ryan Finn, and shower him with gifts. Bronwyn joins us as she tends to the lush foliage, Ryan plots more Patreon moments, John discovers someone new to share whiskey with, Ryan mashes it up on the music pairings, and Damian recalls hosting the Oregon Brew Crew's delayed 40th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Award winning breweries and community members to celebrate on this episode of Brew Happy!

We are having a spooky time at Ben's Bottleshop. All dressed up to  see Halloween out and drinking a little bit of the sweet stuff. New things on the horizon, Ryan wants a new theme song, Bronwyn sees Hocus Pocus at the symphony, John goes to a party, and Damian tells us what he likes about costumes. Plenty of music, mystery and plans ahead on this episode of Brew Happy!

At the ever blossoming P-Nut Taproom by Chuckanut Brewing we get a taste of award winning beer, while we plan for Halloween. We bump into Warren from Craft Beer Scribe, Ryan takes a music request, John brings a Offerman offering, and Damian enjoys a Japanese lager. Hear about some of the newest changes at this Brew Happy location!

The Beer Mongers, a local favorite beer spot, has officially moved, one block away over to 11th St. After 13 years open over 4,700 days in a row, we couldn't wait to check out the new digs, and owner Sean couldn't wait to tell us all about the new changes, improvements and show off the new space. Come celebrate with The Beer Mongers and get Brew Happy!

Continuing at McPolanders with our review of GABF and some gift giving. Ryan makes cocktails and tastes a Mountain Toad, John brings the whiskey, and Damian recounts the Sam Adams brunch with  Dogfish Head, the New Belgium tour Many other stops including O'Dell, Strange Brews, Golden City, Snow Bank, High Hops, Left Hand, and more. Interviews from Walking Stick, Von Ebert, Alesong, and Highland Park at the tail end there. Plenty of coverage on this episode of Brew Happy!

Our trip to GABF 2022 was a huge success! How exciting to see so many new breweries. At McPolanders Brewpub we review and catch up on their recent trip to Greece. Ryan covers the Festival, and Damian recounts his experience, John is just getting started. (Part One) Award winning coverage on this episode of Brew Happy! 

At Pono Brewing, the crew gets together to pregame before the annual pilgrimage to Denver for the Great American Beer Festival 2022. Plenty of brew news just in, updates on our favorite picks, and the latest beers. Watch out Colorado for this Brew Happy adventure!

Back at the studio we regroup. Reviewing beers from Breakside, Culmination, and Fort George. Spirits reveal Tobermory and Bunnahabhain. John reveals some things about the beer scene in Reno, Damian reports on Hood River, and Ryan tells us something good. Breweries and Distilleries to talk about and enjoy on this episode of Brew Happy! 

This week we reexplore Level Beer's original location and production facility (Level 1) on NE 148th.  Joined by Bronwyn The Green Goddess Botanic, as we admire her indoor wilding motif at Level's greenhouse patio. Ryan knows Nick about Brown Ale, Joh

For JP's birthday we have a special surprise from a far away land. From New Zealand, the owner/brewer for Behemoth Brewing, Andrew Childs. Also joining us is Portland's favorite Kiwi, John Lovegrove to talk about the tail end of his Pono release. Damian plays some special hits, John reviews the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria B.C. Plenty of adventure, groovy tunes, and even better beers to learn about on this episode of Brew Happy!

Bronwyn the Green Goddess Botanic returns at Level 3, the 3rd location for Level Beer and other fun times. Her indoor wilding continues to spread throughout Portland as she pairs plants with her favorite breweries. John has his fresh hopped beers all picked out, Damian gives midwest brewery Indeed Brewing a try, and Ryan has the onehanded DMB fever. New music pairings, fresh hops, and friends on this episode of Brew Happy!

Back at Vice Beer in Vancouver as we learn about life and death with Mike Perozzo and Cameron Johnson. Ryan revels in a Jeff Goldblum revival, Damian learns about Lukr faucets, and John wants more fresh hops. Nostalgia and Jurassic beers on this episode of Brew Happy!

Monday night Bingo with Mike Bolt at Final Draft Taphouse is the latest rage across the river in Vancouver. We continue to celebrate some of our favorite beer styles from their selection and learn more about their collabs. John retires to the studio for a quick spirit segment, Ryan plays matchmaker, and Damian enjoys pizza. Kim croons about her spectacles, and we swoon for their new hats, here on this episode of Brew Happy!

The McPolanders are setting a record for hospitality. As we begin winding up for GABF we also discuss some local activities and the latest beers. Damian dreams of a beer series, Ryan reminisces about fallen idols, and John runs off to grab a selection of spirits. Ex Novo recollections, and Great Notion expectations on this episode of Brew Happy!

At Ex Novo Brewing's 8 Year Anniversary Brewers Dinner, the crew snags a few moments with Mark Rubio and Aaron Copland. They describe their love of beer and where they make it. To 8 more years with Ex Novo. Prost!

After the Oregon Brewers Festival we gather at headquarters to share with you and Ryan some of our favorite picks. Johns covers the beginning of the festival, while Damian brings up the rear, and Ryan rings in some real rad tunes to pair with. Find out the favorites to pursue from the brewery's best, to a glass held by you, on this episode of Brew Happy!

We return to Von Ebert's Pearl District location in downtown Portland, to meet a well established member of the beer community and Head Brewer, Sam Pecoraro. Just one of 4 locations, of this award winning local brewery, as we try and discuss some of their best creations, and their plans for the future. Ryan stirs up a possible collab, Damian helps name a new pilsner, and John brings the peat. Secret sky lounges, innovations, and damn good beer on this episode of Brew Happy!

John returns from Vegas in time for Portland's latest cultural event, Fuji to Hood! Damian brings a brings a Buffalo beer that bombs, Ryan revs up some rockin tunes, and John brings the news. Luck be a lager on this episode of Brew Happy!

The hottest new taphouse in the SW Hills, Cascadia Taphouse's new Heights location. Owners Jesse and Rich want to invite the community to make themselves at home. Ryan gets down with Diamond, Damian harkens back to obscure 90s TV, and John brings a single malt spirit. Celebrating local business, entrepreneurs, and artists on this episode of Brew Happy!

Its festival season here in the Pacific NW and JP is not messing around. He is out there getting valuable experience to report back to us on a recent A1A BBQ event and the last day of Hair of the Dog. Bronwyn is back, Ryan brings us back to the 80s, Damian breaks the news, John plans an ambush. Tropical, berry, and dessert beers are of interest on this episode of Brew Happy! 

John Paul is back from Scotland, on the first say of Summer, with some treats to show off. At Chuckanut's P-Nut location we talk beer and share stories from afar. Damian learns about a new way of eating oysters, Ryan gets news on Beer Mongers, and Brian Cox pops in for a cameo. Drams full of fun and Scottish delights, here on this Brew Happy episode!

Revisiting the McPolanders Taproom is always a good idea, especially after Memorial Weekend and a beer adventure in San Francisco. A SheBrew follow up and future festivals from our friends, Ryan is amazed by an Amaro, and Damian delivers a tale of brews and buffoonery. Remembering the past and raising a glass to Pride and Patreon subscribers, as we plan the Fluffernuffagus on this Star Wars themed episode of Brew Happy!

This week we nestle in to the Whiskey Room at Steeplejack Brewing, to enjoy some of their best beers. For our Spirits segment, we learn about Whiskey Wednesdays, Fernets, Pisco Sours and other tales from Ian McLachlan, the Most Interesting Bartender in Portland. Ryan plans for OBF, and Damian gladly glugs another Grodziskie, and much more on this episode of Brew Happy!

After a weekend of Fredfest and other tasty brews, the crew gets together to see John off before he goes to Scotland again. Damian falls in love with another beer style, John agrees about the best Alt, and Ryan reports a Kiwi beer by Pono. Plenty of new beers, old beers, and birthday wishes on this episode of Brew Happy!

As downtown Portland continues to open up, we return to Backwoods Brewing, one of our favorite hotspots. John gets started early, Ryan plugs Shirts on Tap, and Damian gets to enjoy one of his favorite stouts. Trips to be planned and Streetcars nearby on this Brew Happy podcast!

So many trains go by, here at the P-Nut Room at Chuckanut Brewing's SE Portland location, we secure the private event room once again for your enjoyment. Ryan goes golf again, John does the whiskey segment early, Damian has news about Kings and Daughters Brewing. Tavour and other promo codes, as we anticipate a fest or two on this episode of Brew Happy!

The crew reunites at Chill N Fill to trade stories and recent discoveries. The Reverend Damian is back from the East with a peek at the craft beer presence there. Ryan declares the anniversary of the the Rick Roll, Damian has worn off the jetlag, and John joins in with some sweet treats and Belmont Station tribute beers. Music, travel, cigars, and other reasons to mark the calendar, on this episode of Brew Happy!

The long awaited return of the Oregon Beer Awards ceremony at Revolution Hall! Great turnout and personally covered by Damian, we discuss some of the winners and beers that make them famous. Ryan regulates the latest happenings, and John classes it up with Johnny Walker Green Label, and Pipe Dreams, the latest from the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. We celebrate our friends and neighbors here on this Brew Happy episode!

Getting their fill at Chill n Fill is easy but not while livestreaming apparently. Learn how to win a Playstation 5 with Tropic Chronic, and don't forget to to party with Pono Brewing party at The Golden Cat Lounge while you wait for the Oregon Beers Awards. Level Beer's patio goes green, Damian gets an Xbox, and Ryan wants to start a Wrestling podcast. Em Sauter's new book, vaping beers, and Stoup Distro on this episode of Brew Happy!

In Vancouver is a haven for game nerds, called Vault 31. Relive the nostalgia while you explore various platforms and beverages! Also joining us is Sean from Post Low apparel encouraging you to look good on the links before getting your game on. Damian discovers a patio behind door #1, Ryan has words with his brother, and John inspires a new drink. Community, and good sportsmanship are fashionable on this episode of Brew Happy! 

We are back in the basement of Just Paid Rent Studios, with some spirits, beers, and news from above. Ryan celebrates John Williams birthday a month late, Bronwyn gets rewarded with beer, John has Red Breasted Whiskey again, and Damian discusses the closing of one of Imperial Bottleshops (NE) locations. Lots of theatrical music pairings on this episode of Brew Happy!

Just a bunch of nuts here at Chuckanut's P-Nut Taproom. This week we say good bye to another popular brewpub. Hale's Ales will be closing up their doors, simply due to retirement. Bronwyn is back to tell us about her latest plant care in our favorite taprooms. Ryan reels in some appropriate music pairings, John has some spirits, and Damian enjoys one of his favorite stouts. More hilarious hijinx, and a Green Goddess on this episode of Brew Happy!

In the Bodega Cellar at West Coast Grocery Brewing Co. we are tucked away with Charlie Hyde and his barrels. We learn about his latest news as we get Rick-Rolled by Ryan, John brings the Bowmore, and Damian enjoys Dragon's Milk. Peat, collabs ,and other brews on this episode of Brew Happy!

The gang is back together again. In the snow! We gather at Chill N Fill to say goodbye to Modern Times and Hair of The Dog. Ryan and Damian learn to pronounce Parabella, debate the best chocolate beers, and learn about Ganesh. Dragon's Milk barrels, Love Potions, and Sexual Chocolate and Collabruary to discuss on this episode of Brew Happy!

Women in Beer is a fun February topic that includes a new program called Mashing barriers. Here to tell you about it is Madeleine McCarthy from host site Von Ebert, Casey Helwig from sponsor Imperial Yeast, and Sonia-Marie Leikam from Oregon Brewers Guild. All returning guests joining us at Leikam Brewing for some beers and informative conversation. Diversity and opportunity on this episode of Brew Happy!

Back at Brew Happy Headquarters, the boys are playing in the basement again and this they are unsupervised! They crack and old Deschutes Abyss from 2017, and a Rogue XS Imp YSB, and treats from the only American beer brewed by monks. News of whiskey peaches from Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, Spirits to share. Ryan learns the difference between a pagota and a bodega. Damian delves into his cellar. John goes to see Cheap Trick in Vegas. Good friends, holy places, old beers, and a smelly Dingle, on this episode of Brew Happy!

The P-Nut is the place for meeting friends over drinks and we came to play. Ruby Jammin collab by Great Notion and McMenamin's, the Stuffed by Claim 52, plus some secret spirits. John breaks out a super sherry, Ryan pops in and out via Zoom, Mark pops in at the end sporting a new F.H. Steinbart hoodie, and Damian wants one. Plenty of 80's music pairings and movie trivia here on Brew Happy!

This week we are back at Chill N Fill, to relax, reflect, and check out what's on tap. This week we talk about some of Seattle's favorite beers. Damian is excited about a new Patreon subscriber, Ryan is still remote viewing the show, and John celebrates poet Robert Bird with a peated sherry cask whiskey. Key Lime Pie at the Tiny Bubble Room and more on this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we talk apples to apples with Kolin Leishman from Bull Run Cider. Posted up at Chuckanut Brewing's P-Nut taproom it's on draft and Bryant is back to tell what else is pouring. Ryan regales us with his cider savvy, John brings Bruichladdich, Kuleana, and a peated Scotch surprise, and Damian sips a stout. Plenty of ciders, spirits, and stouts on this episode of Brew Happy!

SheBrew is back at McPolander's Taproom. With over a month away from this exciting event, Shannon Scott and Christine Garcia fill us in with Jenn and Jeremie hosting the fun. John brings a strong selection of spirits, including an Italian Whiskey, Damian remembers Henhouse at Function PDX. Barley wines, exotic spirits, and working women on this episode of Brew Happy!

The New Year is here at Chill n Fill, we are saying goodbye to some of our friends that didn't make it, and hello to new friends making their debut while we enjoy fudge. Damian learns the difference between the Highlands and the Lowlands. John is confused by "Dry January", Ryan reviews some new releases. Glengoyne and other treats form afar and comfy onesies, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Bryant Cox at Chuckanut's P-Nut Taproom, is helping us bring in the New Year. We have new plans, new beers, and even new spirits to try. John hints at Scotch Fudge, Ryan does away with an old segment in favor of a new one, Damian relates to a fellow transplant, Bryant enjoys Edradour straight for the cask. We know where good beer is on this episode of Brew Happy!

Just in time for Holiday fun, the crew gets together at Chill n Fill again, this time for more Holiday fun. John laments working through the holiday, Ryan reaches for a reserve beer, and Damian dives right into some seriously succulent seasonals. Revision, Chuckanut Brewing, Alesmith, Baerlic, Firestone Walker, and more. Expecting snow as we warm our hearts with cheer on this Brew Happy podcast!

We last brought the show to a tiny space in April of 2015 to welcome them to the neighborhood. Now, they have survived and thrived. The only thing bigger than their selection is the room you'll have to stretch out while you quench your thirst. John isn't done with Hazy's for the year, Damian looks forward to Ruse Brewing opening nearby, and Ryan gets some new tunes to pair with your next favorite beer. Join our gift exchange on this episode of Brew Happy!

Damian is back from Florida, after carefully documenting his journey on the Instagram, with brewpubs, before coming back for a 3 level tour at Level Beer! John laughs at the boys, Ryan has a broken adapter, Damian brings back gifts from Florida. We focus on Florida flavors like Big Top Brewing, Cooper Point Brewing, Pareidolia Brewing, Mash Monkey Brewing on this episode of Brew Happy!

After hours in Vancouver at Final Draft Taphouse, owners Mike and Kimberly always prepare a perfectly curated draft list. Curb your thirst and hear about the latest in popular beers, and Mike's obsession with humming birds. Ryan and JP ruminate about cigar pairing pitfalls, and Seawolf whiskey. Resurrected distilleries, and mushroom confessions on this episode of Brew Happy!

This week Ryan and JP prepare for Turkey days ahead. Posting up at Ben's Bottleshop in Vancouver, you know there will be plenty of beers to talk about. The new Baerlic location is popping off, and spirits to be had on this episode of Brew Happy!

Rev Nat invites us over to his new big production space, and treats us to a veritable cornucopia of fruit ciders. From cherries to pineapple, collabs with Westward Whiskey, seasonal releases like Abbey Spice and his Tent Show features. Ryan nerds out about cider, John brings Bas Armangnac, and Damian gets Tepache, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Warren Wills returns with another Warren Report. Checking in on businesses, industry changes, and how the last few months have panned out for our favorite brands. Damian explains a dongle, Ryan has a Tavour code, John brings in the Octomore, Artful Dodger, and a Peruvian surprise. Talk of Steeplejack, Hopworks, Chuckanut, Binary Brewing, Ecliptic, Alvardo St, Humble Sea. All to the tune of Streisand and The Boss, on this episode of Brew Happy!

When South Seattle needs something tasty, they go Full Throttle Bottles, and publican, Jon Olken is here to tell you all about it. Ryan steps it up with the tunes, Damian has fun with his Northern friend, John brings Funkano Japanese whiskey from sherry cask barrels, Guyanan rum, and cask strength Edradour, to try on the show. Plus, brew news on Hopworks, cider relocations, collabs, and more on this Brew Happy podcast!

This week we ascend to Level 3 with Level Beer owners Shane Watterson and Jason Barbee. Their 3rd location has just opened and we share the fun. We hear about their cask engine, talk biscuits and Scotch Ales, as we are joined by brewer Matt Lawson. Hear about fuzzy releases and burgundy alike. Mustaches and video games among aromatic and substantial selections on this Brew Happy podcast!

At Culmination Brewing the crew gets together for another tasting. John is excited about some sherry cask Clynelish, Ryan has some interesting choices for music, Damian talks about some of his latest beer adventures. Beers by Culmination and spirits by the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Mark Gillette returns with another Homebrew Update, helps the crew with some tasting, and hints at some brew sessions coming up at the store. Bronwyn brings a pumpkin kerfuffle, Ryan stores things in his head, Damian reviews the new Skagit/Block 15 collab, John adds peat to a sour beer, again.  Vilanova, Prairie Brewing, 450 North Brewing, and secret selection from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, on this Brew Happy podcast!

The youngsters are getting older, but Damian and Ryan have yet to mature. But the beer has. John is late to the party but has a lot of Birthday spirits to help celebrate, from the ever elusive Scotch Malt Whiskey Society. Hear about what they got into, see it on social media. Washington beer rview, more adventures in beer, and a Facebook meltdown, on this Brew Happy podcast!

This week, Damian and Bronwyn share their latest adventures in Washington beers during her birthday week! Impressive new locations, and popular staples alike are celebrated. Revisiting Freeland Spirits, The Beer Mongers ESB, and Culmination Brewing, and some of Washington's coolest beer spots. Plenty of travels tips and Fresh Hops on this Brew Happy podcast!

It's North Bank Beer Week, and we are excited for our friends across the river, Brewing Bridges and other events.  John enjoys some Freeland and Lindores spirits, Damian and Ryan compete in feats of strength, and fresh hops for all. Beers from Culmination, Paradox, Little Beast, and a Beer Mongers ESB here on this Brew Happy Show!

This week we visit the McPolanders Taproom, where some new things are brewing. We celebrate GABF winners as we review Ryan gets sentimental, John has another Fresh Hop Outbreak, Jeremie gets a gift, Damian gets a new hoodie. John's birthday adventure, lagers, and award winning beers on the episode of Brew Happy.

This week we introduce Damian's brother, Brian Collins. Visiting from SoCal, on a whirlwind tour of the PacNW. Share their adventures from Centralia to Hood River to Astoria and more. Brian broadens his beer palate, Damian wins at corn hole, John has sad news, and Ryan learns about the Honey Beer Festival. Juice Box, Gorges, pFriem, Solera, and Fort George Brewing, all on this episode of Brew Happy!

Fresh Hopped beers are coming! We have news, with events, beer and cider releases, and more places to go get them. Plus a clip about Great Notion. Ryan is out sick, John wants fresh hop reds and pale ryes, and Damian has two whiskeys wrestle on his tongue. Orange wine barrels, whiskeys, and fresh hops on this episode of Brew Happy!

A lot of new breweries popping up on the horizon, and we are excited! We have a tasting featuring some really great beers by Ex Novo, Mountains Walking, Flatland, Backwoods, and more! John brings a speyside whiskey and something from Bull Run, Damian hints at some collabs coming around the corner, Ryan goes on a classic rock bender with Foreigner. Whiskey gets paired with a beer again, and beer stops are coming back on this episode of Brew Happy!

Well it's National Rum Day, and you know JP has brought the sauce, the man has a subscription for his spirits, find out what he brought! We learn how Angels get their share, as we prepare for Burger Week in Portland. Damian has SEATAC stories, Ryan spreads misinformation about Brandon Lee's wife, and John explains the world to us all. Garlic IPAs, Boysenberries, vocab, and movies, on this episode of Brew Happy!

Jeff Alworth joins us again at Culmination Brewing, to talk about some of his favorite beer spots, and discuss big business impact in craft beer markets. Also, joined by Tomas Sluiter who tells it like it is when it comes to beer. Damian gets nostalgic, Ryan gets excited about collabs and expansions, and John does whiskey 7 days a week. Wonder twins, Sake Slushees, and creme brulee, on this episode of Brew Happy!

The crew enjoys trading beers back and forth and this week is no different.  This time Ryan is home with a sick baby, so Damian and John dangles special spirits in front of him.  Damian hits up a beerhouse for the first time in a while, John brings some smokey spirits from Vegas Ryan goes Rad Pop.  Sales experience, babysitting, and pastry stouts, not all in that order, on this episode of Brew Happy

Downtown is officially open in Portland! Check out some things the crew is excited about as they venture out, and Steeplejack is on the short list for this week. Damian checks out some of his local spots, John is after the freshest of beers, and Ryan reports in on seltzer. Saisons, Rice Lagers, Seltzers, and Dixie dedications on this episode of Brew Happy

After a nice long Memorial vacation the crew reunites to celebrate the Culmination canning line kick-off.  John returns from Denver with news of beers.  Then John and Damian team up for a 3-Way with Fort George at the Tiny Bubble Room, and Ryan phones it in so he can hear awesome 80's tunes while he talks cider and community.  Plenty of adventures, goats, carrot cake, and hoppy beverages to share on this episode of Brew Happy!

The Oregon Beer Awards kicked off in a very unusual way this year.  We also celebrate some more women in brewing that are getting a long over due recognition.  Plus some of the juicy beers are getting more appealing.  Damian tries to get "un-serious", John starts tapping into the fresh hops, Ryan has fun with some new buttons on the board.  Spirits, new beer releases, celebrated beers, and celebrated women, on this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we crossover into spirits with our guest Andrew Tice from Westward Whiskey. You know some of their work as House Spirits Distillery, the makers of Aviation Gin. But with a new focus on Whiskey, the crew enjoys learning about cooperage, sour dough whiskey, and how to tell when it's ready for consumption. Tomas Sluiter joins to talk about their recent collaboration, John is back from Vegas, Ryan appreciates kind words from afar, and Damian enjoys a 9 year cask. Belgian trips, new seltzers, whiskey clubs, and more, on this episode of Brew Happy!

We enjoy some Away Days Beer, as we celebrate the unboxing of  Culmination Brewing's new canning line as the concrete dries on the new trench drain, and the kitchen is reopening as "Miami Nice", with Vegan Cuban cuisine.  Seating is opening up across the country, and more beers are cranking out.  Let's dish about some new spots opening, as we enjoy some more beers, and spirits.  John brings "the Dragon", Damian enjoys some BBL-aged Goose Island beer, and Ryan imagines a bar in his future garage.  Penguin mascots, Cider Summit preppers, and All American beer week, here on Brew Happy!

Kolin Leishman, returns from Bull Run Cider to tell us about how the cider industry has been doing in Forest Grove, after their latest bottling run.  Ryan plays a guessing game, John brings the cask strength, Damian gets down with some strawberry rhubarb.  Jonah Gold, 7 Seeds, Easy Orchards, low and slow on this episode of Brew Happy!

We catch up with Tomas Sluiter from Culmination Brewing about his new canning line, new staff, new beers, and some of his latest projects.  Ryan smells an old woman's feet, John brings some more whiskey to share, and Damian tries eucalyptus whiskey.  More local beers, some abroad, and future kolsch promises, on this episode of Brew Happy!