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

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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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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April 10, 2025 54 mins
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 by pFriem, and California collabs, here on this Brew Happy Show!
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March 26, 2025 60 mins
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 episode of Brew Happy!
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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 selcted tasters. Interview with owner Joe Fuscardo and more on this Brew Happy podcas...
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March 5, 2025 52 mins
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 episode of Brew Happy!
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February 27, 2025 58 mins
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 brown IPA, Bronwyn recalls Zwicklemania, and Damian drools over the menu. More than a m...
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February 20, 2025 63 mins

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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February 18, 2025 67 mins

Well it's trivia night at the local Double Mountain pub in North Portland, and that means fun, food and great beer. Bronwyn goes down the taplist, Damian notices a barleywine at an upcoming event, John talks about Evolve Brewing. Plenty of prep for the cold snap on this episode of Brew Happy!

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February 5, 2025 81 mins
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 warm weather fun, and clowning around on this episode of Brew Happy!
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February 4, 2025 58 mins

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 about his latest trip to Great Notion, and Mark brews up some fun. Learn more about th...

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