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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. 156 - Travel Recap: Southeast Asia
1w ago01:08:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! Sometimes, you have to hop on a long flight to experience beer at its freshest. At the very least, enjoy it in a completely novel way! This summer, Brian did just that. Brian and his wife accepted the jet lag and flew to Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore for their honeymoon. This episode has it all, from Bia Hoi on the city streets, to Thai beer in an alleyway, from bespoke speakeasys to cocktails atop sky scrapers and everything in between! Listen in as Brian & Aryn recap their trip and share yet another big beer from Giant Jones Brewing! Now, grab a local beer of your own choosing and enjoy this week's episode!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://giantjones.com/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, setting sail to the South China Sea and beyond!https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: Someone to Someone by Giant Jones Brewing Co (Madison, WI)
Transcribe →Ep. 155 - The Beer that Made Milwaukee Famous
3w ago00:46:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian!Schlitz! “The beer that Made Milwaukee Famous!” This weeks episode pays homage to one of the historical Milwaukee beers that has officially come to an end. Months ago Pabst announced its discontinuation of the Schlitz label and at present day almost all of the taplines in the wild have run dry. Brian recaps a brief history of Schlitz, the rise, the fall, the rebirth, and the closing! Accompanying the history is a Schlitz from the last batch brewed by Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona, WI. Now, sit back, relax, 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.https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianSchlitz BeerWisconsin Brewing CompanyHost & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, setting its sales on the beer that made Milwaukee famous https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: Schlitz by Wisconsin Brewing Company officially licensed by Pabst Brewing Company
Transcribe →Ep. 154 - Special Guests: The Gin Pennant
Jun 1800:56:55Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian!Special Announcement! If you have not already done so, do not forget to cast your vote to make Buzzed with Brian Madison's Best Podcast of 2026. Click the link, select Arts & Entertainment, and scroll down until you see Podcasts: https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/This week, Brian steps outside the usual beer-focused format to welcome two cocktail-forward guests who, if you know, you know, are staples of Madison's mixology community. Brian is joined by Martin and Jen, the hosts behind The Gin Pennant, an invite-only passion project that transforms their home into a cozy, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge. Over a couple of beers, they talk about the inspiration behind their unique gatherings, the joy of creating memorable experiences, and their love of classic cocktails (and jazz vinyl). Along the way, Martin mixes up two Gin Pennant favorites, the “Juste Le Bout” and the “Irish Setter” making this a fun conversation for beer lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates good drinks and great hospitality. 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! Make sure you also follow @theginpennant on social! https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brianhttps://www.russianriverbrewing.com/https://radixfermentation.com/ Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, so classy you will be drinking cocktails toohttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing Co. (Santa Rosa, CA)Sticks & Stones by Radix Fermentation (Milwaukee, WI)Cocktails Consumed: Juste Le Bout by The Gin Pennant (A Ramos Gin Fizz Rif)Irish Setter by The Gin Pennant (Think St. Paddy’s Day in Chicago)
Transcribe →Ep. 153 - Homebrew vs. Commercial Brew Taste Test
Jun 400:27:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to Buzzed with Brian! Special Announcement! If you have not already done so, do not forget to cast your vote to make Buzzed with Brian Madison's Best Podcast of 2026. Click the link, select Arts & Entertainment, and scroll down until you see Podcasts: https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/Now onto today’s show… Brian was finding inspiration by perusing his beer fridge (as he typically does). He stumbled upon an unmarked bottle of homebrew that for the life of him he could not recall what it was. Naturally, he opened it and decided to record a podcast about it. Then he released he had a fairly comparable commercial brew, and two beers is always better than one! 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_brianHost & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, they too enjoy a random brew https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOABeer Consumed: A Mysterious HomebrewBarrel Berry by Mobcraft Beer (Milwaukee, WI)
Transcribe →Ep. 152 - Style History: Session IPA
May 1400:25:16Tap 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)
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