The Brew Happy Show

The Brew Happy Show

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 enjoy the fruits of the beer lover's labor. Enjoy and Listen Responsibly.

Episodes

September 7, 2025 73 mins
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 locations. Also get to know our bartender Adam and hear how he honed his expertise. Pla...
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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, games and private functions for all ages. Head Brewer Todd Britt and Sales Director Tom ...

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August 25, 2025 74 mins

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, Fieldwork, Cerebral, Grains of Wrath, Drekker and more. Lots of travel, tasting opti...

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August 18, 2025 39 mins
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 homebrew store on the longest running podcast about brewing, right here on Brew Happy!
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August 10, 2025 52 mins
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 flavors from across the States on this Brew Happy!
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July 30, 2025 55 mins
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 seltzers. Buddy bars, expansion, and Buddy bars here on this episode of Brew Happy!
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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 joined by Patreon Sponsor Ryan Still from Lazy Days Brewing. Finback lagers are popul...
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July 17, 2025 51 mins
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 Brew Happy!
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July 16, 2025 72 mins
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, and a surprise visit from an old friend on this episode of Brew Happy!
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July 1, 2025 51 mins
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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June 25, 2025 65 mins
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 space to explore on this episode of Brew Happy!
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June 18, 2025 65 mins
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. Learn about the beers, and enjoy the refreshment on this episode of Brew Happy!
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June 9, 2025 78 mins

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 legends as we drink in the nostalgia. Join us on this delicious journey on this Brew Happy...

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June 4, 2025 74 mins
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 Jeremie for their continued support, as we raise a glass to our listeners on this episode ...
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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 homebrewing on this episode of Brew Happy!
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May 19, 2025 40 mins
The crew pop into Grand Fir Brewing for a delicious good time. Whether you are after good food or great beer you will be able to count on this SE spot in Portland. Hear all about head brewer Whitney Burnside and our review on this award winning gem, on this Brew Happy podcast!
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May 13, 2025 47 mins

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 Brewing location. Plenty of Vancouver love and awards to celebrate on this episode of...

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May 5, 2025 24 mins
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 farewaells and some of the best beers in town, on this week's episode of Brew Happy!
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April 27, 2025 56 mins
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 loves beignets, and John tries a rum raisin beer. Join us for lip smacking good beers...
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April 15, 2025 84 mins

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 celebrate the best beers and the places that bring them to you on this episode of Brew Ha...

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