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Buzzed with Brian
Hosted by Brian Hanson · EN
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! I am your host, Brian...
We talk about beer, the history, and drink it!
Buzzed with Brian is a podcast for beer lovers, and beer novices alike! On each episode, a beer (or two or three...) will receive a review, and a rating. Brian discusses the beer style history, and the brewery where the beer was made. "Brewery Specials" and other special episodes involve guests from the craft beer industry. Guests enjoy a brew with Brian, and chat about their journey with beer and their current role in the industry!
Brian's mission is simple.
1) To educate the audience.
2) Support the local craft beer scene.
3) Open up and enhance the audience’s palate.
4) Excite listeners to get out there and try some new brews!
Thanks, and as always... Cheers beers!
After consuming the content and the beer, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!
https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian
Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, 10/10 would recommend you check this killer band out!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
We talk about beer, the history, and drink it!
Buzzed with Brian is a podcast for beer lovers, and beer novices alike! On each episode, a beer (or two or three...) will receive a review, and a rating. Brian discusses the beer style history, and the brewery where the beer was made. "Brewery Specials" and other special episodes involve guests from the craft beer industry. Guests enjoy a brew with Brian, and chat about their journey with beer and their current role in the industry!
Brian's mission is simple.
1) To educate the audience.
2) Support the local craft beer scene.
3) Open up and enhance the audience’s palate.
4) Excite listeners to get out there and try some new brews!
Thanks, and as always... Cheers beers!
After consuming the content and the beer, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!
https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian
Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, 10/10 would recommend you check this killer band out!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
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Ep. 152 - Style History: Session IPA
3w ago00:25:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! The storied epic of India Pale Ale continues on today’s episode with the little sibling but ever growing in popularity, Session IPA. Weak beer. Mild beer. Session beer. Whatever you want to call it has been around in one format or another for quite some time. Brian is here to discuss something a little less bold in alcohol, but in no way less bold in flavor! So pour yourself something, or a couple somethings, sit back, relax, and enjoy the tales of the Session IPA!Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://stillmankbrewing.com/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, So sessionable you will want to hit play again and again https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOAhttps://www.hopculture.com/best-session-ipas-available-in-most-stores-right-now/https://www.brewersassociation.org/edu/brewers-association-beer-style-guidelines/ Beer Consumed: Citra Juiced IPA by Stillmank Brewing Company (Green Bay, WI)
Transcribe →Ep. 151 - Industry Trends: Hop Extract & Boosted Brewing
Apr 3000:45:39Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! On a recent trip out to the west coast, Brian encountered some new to him beer ingredients from Yakima Chief Hops! Have you ever heard of your beer being Dynaboosted or even HYPERboosted?? On this episode Tim, aka Professor Beer, and Brian talk about these hop extract products coming from Yakima Chief. These relatively new products boast great aromatics, improved efficiency, and higher yield on a commercial brewday. Lucky for them they have two distinct pints with a couple of these new products to showcase. Now, grab a beer and pour one of your own. Bonus point if it is boosted!Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://maplewoodbrew.com/https://www.northparkbeerco.com/https://www.yakimachief.com/commercial-hyperboosthttps://www.yakimachief.com/commercial-dynaboost Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, same old music, new enhanced listening https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: Mr. Hoppy by North Park Brewing Company (San Diego, CA)Juice Pants Boosted Citra by Maplewood Brewing Co (Chicago, IL)
Transcribe →Ep. 150 - Collab Beer! BWB & Working Draft Beer Company
Apr 1600:51:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! The wait is over and episode 150, that’s 1-5-0 is finally here! Drum roll… Brian teamed up with local favorite Working Draft Beer Company to brew a celebratory collaboration beer! The Brew in question is an English Extra Special Bitter by the name of Extra Sticky Britches. You will have to listen to the episode today to hear more about the profile of this beer and its historically clever name. For those listening today and living in the Madison area you are in luck. Now, enjoy the show and head on down to Working Draft Beer Company later today for the freshest collab beer you’ve ever drank! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://www.workingdraftbeer.com/https://www.thirdlakesausageshop.com/ Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, Collaborations make for better friendshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Extra Sticky Britches by Working Draft Beer Co & Buzzed with Brian Collab (Madison, WI)Reality Czeck by Moonlight Brewing Co (Santa Rosa, CA)
Transcribe →Ep. 149.5 - The Peoples Pint: Sockeye Brewing
Apr 200:25:10Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! I know Brian said this would be an off week... but he could not help himself! The podcast continues to crawl toward 150 with another Peoples Pint preview. Aryn is back on the mic with him for a continuation of the last episode as she becomes even more Buzzed with Brian. Much like the last episode, this beer also had quite the journey to the Midwest, hailing from Boise, Idaho! A splendid beer as such is courtesy of friend-of-the-pod, Nick. A big thank you to Nick! Now, crack open a beer of your own and join Brian & Aryn as they dive into the latest pick: Midnight Cuvee from Sockeye Brewing. Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://www.sockeyebrew.com/ Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, half way closer to a BIG breezehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Midnight Cuvee Blend II by Sockeye Brewing (Boise, ID)
Transcribe →Ep. 149 - The Peoples Pint: Cascade Brewing
Mar 1900:30:32Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! The People’s Pint is back! This episode Brian is joined by his partner Aryn, to talk about a beer that traveled across the US. Remember, beer is better when we share it. The beer comes from (unfortunately) now closed Cascade Brewing Company out of Portland, Oregon. A pick as divine as such is courtesy of friend-of-the-pod, Nick, who was determined to get this beer in our hands! This may also be the oldest beer ever drunk on the pod, having been packaged in 2018! Now, crack open a beer of your own and join Brian & Aryn as they dive into the latest pick: Roadside Chai from Cascade Brewing. Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://cascadebrewing.com/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, better shared with all your friendshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: Roadside Chai 2018 by Cascade Brewing Company (Portland, OR)https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/craft-breweries-close-but-losing-cascade-brewing-hurts/
Transcribe →Ep. 148 - Industry Trends - Cask Ales and Beer Engines
Mar 500:44:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian was exploring out in real life this week with his microphone. He made a pit stop at the original Vintage Brewing Company on Madison's west side. There he was joined by "Professor Beer" aka Tim Virnig, BJCP Certified Beer Judge/Lead Beertender at Garth's Brew Bar. Fans of the pod know that Tim dropped yet another knowledge bomb for this episode. This time, Tim and Brian talk about all things British Cask Ale. From ingredients, to the history, and the super neat beer engines that pour these beers! Now, grab a beer or cask pour of your own! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://vintagebrewingcompany.com/madison/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, driving their own engine to pour out some rockhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: Brian - Ionic Bond Baltic Porter & Tippy Toboggan by Vintage Brewing Company (Madison, WI)Tim - Ionic Bond Baltic Porter & Sister Golden Kolsch by Vintage Brewing Company (Madison, WI)
Transcribe →Ep. 147 - Buzzed with Brian 4th Anniversary
Feb 1900:40:35Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! It is that time of the year again, the Nomination Phase for the Best of Madison is back! Thank you to all that have voted in the past and and thank you to all that will cast their ballots in the future. Follow the link below, click "Arts & Entertainment", scroll down until you find Podcast, and type Buzzed with Brian! You can do this each day this month to help push me onto the ballot later this year! https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/gallery?group=535264 Buzzed with Brian officially turns FOUR! Who would have thought this little ole' podcast about beer would make it this far?? Brian is certainly thankful for all of the loyal fans and listeners over the years. Who can forget about all the great guests, and delicious beers! Tune in as Brian reminisces about the highlights from the past year and shares a beer worthy of a grand ceremony. Now, pour yourself something bold, barrel aged, and full of joy.. and enjoy the show! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://badgerstatebrewing.com/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, worthy of a big celebration!https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Whiskey Business 2024 Buffalo Trace Barrels by Badger State Brewing (Green Bay, WI)
Transcribe →Ep. 146 - Style History: Doppelbock
Feb 500:26:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! It is that time of the year again, the Nomination Phase for the Best of Madison is back! Thank you to all that have voted in the past and and thank you to all that will cast their ballots in the future. Follow the link below, click "Arts & Entertainment", scroll down until you find Podcast, and type Buzzed with Brian! You can do this each day this month to help push me onto the ballot later this year! https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/gallery?group=535264 Brian is back to deliver the goods on one of beer’s boldest and most storied lager styles. Born in German monasteries as “liquid bread,” doppelbock was brewed to sustain monks through long periods of fasting and cold winters. Rich, malty, and deceptively strong, this historic style has stood the test of time and continues to inspire brewers around the world. So pour yourself something dark and delicious, settle in, and enjoy the show.Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://kcbier.com/biers/winterbock/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, grab a dark strong beer to shield yourselfhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOAhttps://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/makers-information/gabf-competition/styles/https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/9/9A/doppelbock/https://www.craftbeer.com/styles/german-style-doppelbockhttps://www.beeradvocate.com/articles/6523/salvator/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.dw.com/en/celebrating-beer-thats-strong-enough-for-german-monks/a-37831775?utm Beer Consumed: Winterbock by KC Bier (Kansas City, MO)
Transcribe →Ep. 145 - Style History: Gruit
Jan 2200:30:44Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! Are you asking yourself, “What exactly is a gruit?” Well, Brian is here, as always, to deliver the goods on beer history. This ancient style predates hops and once dominated brewing across medieval Europe. While Gruit nearly disappeared over time, it has recently seen a small resurgence within the modern craft beer movement. To highlight the style, Brian features an excellent modern example from Kansas City, Missouri. So get ready to travel way back in time, grab a beer of your own, and enjoy the show!Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://tornlabel.com/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, a historical presence everyone should know https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOAhttps://www.hopculture.com/what-is-a-gruit/?utmhttps://grokipedia.com/page/Gruit?utm Beer Consumed: The Witch by Torn Label Brewing (Kansas City, MO)
Transcribe →Ep. 144 - Industry Trends: Beer Cocktails
Jan 800:33:36Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! Happy New Year! In the spirit of something new, let’s keep the industry trends rolling. Now, all of the loyal Buzzed with Brian listeners may not be familiar with mixing their favorite beers into a cocktail; however, Brian is ready to inspire a little at home creativity! In the past year we have seen beer utilized as both an adjunct and key component to mixed beverages. Listen in as Brian tries his hand at a “Beericano” for the very first time. Now, grab a beer abd a few other random ingredients of your own and get to mixing! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! After you consume the content of this episode, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you’re pretty neat if you did! https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, the wind carrying you to new beginnings! https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Drink Consumed: Beericano Cocktail a la Yuengling Lager
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