We welcome self proclaimed professional kink finders, Dr. Tiffany, Dr. Kyle and Dr. Cody of Life Force Chiropractic to The BOB Happy Hour bar. Their practice has become a true family affair, and not just the blood and marriage relations they share, but with their patients and team as well.  

What you'll learn:

• Just take things day by day, and even moment by moment if you have to.

What we're drinking:

Fortside Brewing - Vancouver, WA

T-Shirt Time, Pilsner, 6.3% ABV

"Gym, tan, launder and crush #crispibois. That’s what we do around here. So, when we hosted the radtastic crew from Aslan for a brew, we decided to craft something that truly honors this truthful reality. An Italian Pilsner that’s obnoxiously hopped with muscular American hop varieties, T-shirt Time is a double dry-hopped crusher that combines the loud and brash side of American IPAs with the smoothness of pilsner lager. Yeeeaaah... buddy!"

Reuben's Brews - Seattle, WA

Bits & Bobs IPA, 7% ABV, 50 IBU

Mt Tabor Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Helles in a Handbasket, 5.1% ABV, 25 IBU

"Crisp, clean and malty with a balanced hop presence. German awesomeness in a glass."

New Glarus Brewing - New Glarus, WI

Spotted Cow, Farmhouse Ale, 4.8% ABV, 18 IBU

"Cask conditioned ale has been the popular choice among brews since long before prohibition. We continue this pioneer spirit with our Wisconsin farmhouse ale. Brewed with flaked barley and the finest Wisconsin malts. We even give a nod to our farmers."

Chuckanut Brewery - Bellingham, WA

Citra Leaf Pilsner, 5% ABV, 38 IBU

"Citra Leaf Pilsner is a new spin on our classic Pilsner recipe. We took our tried and true Pilsner recipe and repalaced some of the classic European noble hops with a good amount of Yakima Cheif’s new American Noble Citra hops. The American noble hops are only the leafy part of the plant not the lupulin glands. The combination of classic old world noble hops and new world American hop leaf melds together to create notes of grapfruit, guava and a spicy bitterness."

Dru Bru - Snoqualmie Pass, WA

Kolsch, 5% ABV, 24 IBU

"An award-winning German-style...

On The BOB Happy Hour, Kaleb Schad of branding agency Imaginasium, saddles up up to the virtual bar. We talk with Kaleb about his work support small businesses, including his passion projects with local breweries and as a novelist, and the how to look ahead and prepare for life after the pandemic.     

What you'll learn:

• Shore up your digital presence now, you can no linger afford to ignore digital.

What we're drinking:

Backwoods Brewing Company - Carson WA

Mosaic Pale, 4.7% ABV, 50 IBU

"Made with all Mosaic hops, this beer has a delightful floral aroma, and tropical notes of tangerine, papaya and pineapple. Light bodied, and super crushable!"

Old Town Brewing - Portland, OR

Haze of our Lives, Hazy IPA, 6.3% ABV, 35 IBU

"A series of unexpected affairs and juicy character embroil the contents of the can. From flowering drama, and bold finishes, to soft revelations of lingering bitterness, this interwoven basket of flavor will leave your palate in its fatal wake, and your loved ones asking…who did it?"

Copper State Brewing Co. - Green Bay, WI

Chocolate Coffee Peanut Butter Porter (Nitro), American Porter, 5.9% ABV, 42 IBU

"We have no better words than these. Consider yourself blessed in beer. This porter boasts a creamy nitro head to accentuate a silky peanut butter aroma with a hint of dark chocolate, fading to a fresh coffee finish."

Ghost Runners Brewery - Vancouver, WA

Running Up Pils, Pilsner, 5% ABV, 28 IBU

"Inspired by tradition, this German-style Pilsner is crafted with a mult-step infusion mash with old world pilsen malt. We then lager ferment over three different temperatures until the flavor profile is just right.  This light German Lager is packed full of flavor and is perfect accompaniment to the spring and summer. Cheers, and happy lawn mowing!"

Episode Links:

Imaginasium

Kaleb Schad Author

Copper State Brewing Co.

Joe Sanders on Business Over Beer

Copper State Stilt Stepper Hazy IPA

Hinterland Brewing

Powers Comics

#ToastPositive

#BizOverBeerChallenge

On today's episode of the The BOB Happy Hour, KOIN 6 Portland News Anchor Jenifer Hoff saddles up to the virtual bar. Jennifer shares with us her journey from the University of Minnesota where she started as an Interior Design student, eventually getting her degree in Broadcast Journalism and making her way to the Pacific Northwest with stops in Wisconsin and Kentucky. We discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the News Stations' operations and how she and her colleagues are coping with social distancing while still providing the news of the day. 

A few things you'll learn:

• In the face of hardship, know your purpose and focus on getting your job done.

What we're drinking:

Gigantic Brewing Company - Portland, OR

Smackdab Hazy IPA, 6.3% ABV

"Taking inspiration from both New England and West Coast IPA, Smackdab is a hazy beer with a bit of hop bite in the finish, while Citra and Mosaic hops impart juicy tropical flavors."

Hopworks Urban Brewery - Portland, OR

Upstream Salmon Safe IPA, 7% ABV

"Brewed with Salmon-Safe barley and hops from Mainstem and Roy Farms, this PNW IPA has notes of fruit and spice with pine, grapefruit, and pineapple flavors."

Fort George Brewing - Astoria, OR

City of Dreams, Pale Ale, 5.5% ABV

"Juice yeast, for a juicy quality. Plenty of wheat for a hazy mouthfeel. Tropical and citrus on the hops. As hoppy as an IPA, with the ABV of a Pale Ale."

Mt Tabor Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Lamp Post Lager, 4.5% ABV, 14 IBU

"Light, crisp and full of malt flavor. Slight tropical citrus aroma. Clean and refreshing."

Episode Links:

Follow Jennifer Hoff on Facebook

Follow Jennifer Hoff on Twitter

KOIN 6

Women Crush Wednesday

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Sunshine Division

GuideStar

Badger Honor Flight 2013 covered by Jennifer Hoff

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Dayton Flyers

Wisconsin Badgers

Minneapolis Miracle

Don Shelby

Today on the BOB Happy Hour we welcome Instructional Support Teacher, Danae Deppiesse, to our virtual bar. With 20 years in education, Danae is now providing support for elementary school students and teachers as well as to the school districts. She shares with us her first hand experience how schools, teachers implementing emergency remote learning as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Schools are demonstrating many of the lessons for small businesses that we've learned on our Happy Hour Episodes

• Act fast and decisively - The school district had to come up with an initial plan in in about 4 hours for remote learning

What we're drinking:

Monkless Belgian Ales - Bend, OR

Capitulation, Dry Hop Belgian Trippel, 8.1% ABV, 36 IBU

"What do you do when customers say "I love hoppy beers"? Well, if you're any other brewery you might brew 6 different IPA's for them to choose from, but if you're Monkless, you capitulate, and dry hop your classic Belgian Tripel. We took one of our favorite beers, The Trinity, and dry hopped it to add a blast of flowery, citrusy hop aroma."

Brothers Cascadia Brewing - Vancouver, WA

The Chromatic Series - Resonance, Batch #5, Sour Golden Ale, 6% ABV

"3 pounds of peaches per gallon of beer. After a vigorous re-fermentation that consumed the sugars from the peach, we were left with massive amounts of peach flavor and a fun, complex acidity that lingers from the first whiff until long after it’s gone.”

Ghost Runners Brewery - Vancouver, WA

Running Up Pils, Pilsner, 5% ABV, 28 IBU

"Inspired by tradition, this German-style Pilsner is crafted with a mult-step infusion mash with old world pilsen malt. We then lager ferment over three different temperatures until the flavor profile is just right.  This light German Lager is packed full of flavor and is perfect accompaniment to the spring and summer. Cheers, and happy lawn mowing!"

Maryhill Winery - Goldendale, WA

Pinot Gris

"Rich nectarine and pear notes mingled with honey. Crisp fruit flavor is delivered at the front of the palate, while a slight creamy texture fills in the finish."

Episode Links:

Wisconsin Jumps Around

#BizOverBeerChallenge

On this edition of The BOB Happy Hour, we had some miscommunication and time zone confusion with our scheduled guest so we - The Hat, The Hair, and The Head (TH3) - chatted amongst ourselves about how COVID-19 is impacting us and how we are coping during these challenging times.  

What we're drinking:

Matchless Brewing - Tumwater, WA

Legacy System, Pilsner, 5% ABV

"Sometimes the old system has something special that doesn’t need to be replaced. Big malt character from Weyermann Pilsner, Rahr Old World Pilsner and Weyermann Carahell malts are balanced out with moderate bitterness and floral hop character from a combination of Sterling and Saaz fermented cold with Rocky Mountain for a smooth finish."

Barlows Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Mischief & Disorder, Hazy IPA, 7.5% ABV

"We've created a new hazy IPA with Norwegian-origin Kviek yeast that ferments quickly at much higher temperatures than most ale yeasts. This hazy is juicy, fruity and impossible to see through with flavors of pineapple, papaya, peach and melon. No fruit was used in this beer. "

Brothers Cascadia Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Helles Lager, 4.5% ABV

"A traditional light lager hailing from Munich Germany, we were inspired to tackle this particularly complex beer. From the highest quality ingredients to the extended lagering time, we made every effort to create a crushable lager that is as exciting as it is drinkable."

Matchless Brewing - Tumwater, WA

Hop About Down Under IPA, 7% ABV

"Made in collaboration with Brewmaster’s Taproom in Renton. Tropical hop stylings from Australia's Ella, Galaxy and Vic Secret meet a rich malty body from Bairds Pale and Gambrinus Honey Malts. Bright crispy bitterness and deep golden color."

Episode Links:

Business Over Beer

BizOverBeer on YouTube

Business Over Beer with Abby Spyker #TravisForPresident

Common Core Math

Business Banking Officer Brandon Sanders of Banner Bank stops by The BOB Happy Hour to talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on his community bank and how he is supporting small businesses.

A few things we talked about:

• Brandon sheds light on some of the programs available for small businesses

Small Business Highlight:

Barlows Brewery - Vancouver, WA

705 SE Park Crest Avenue, Suite D430

Vancouver, WA 98683

360-719-2043

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm-8pm

What we're drinking:

Barlows Brewery - Vancouver, WA

Tiger King IPA, 7.1% ABV

"With notes of nectarine, orange, papaya. This IPA is brewed with Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops giving it complex layers of hop candy, fruity citrus, and dankness."

Ecliptic Brewing - Portland, OR

Vega IPA #6, 6.5% ABV, 45 IBU

"A tropical twist on a Modern Style IPA with hop notes of grapefruit, pineapple, mango, melon, and passionfruit. Featuring Vic Secret, Strata, Galaxy, Mosaic, and Amarillo hops, pale malt & our house ale yeast."

Brothers Cascadia - Vancouver, WA

Bold As Love, Pacific NW Style IPA, 7% ABV, 

"We didn't hold back anywhere with this IPA, especially in the large additions of Mosaic, Amarillo and Simcoe hops in the boil and the fermenter. Its balanced body sets the perfect stage for this hoppy delicacy."

Victor 23 Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Skyjacker IPA - 6.5% ABV, 60 IBU

"Flagship IPA that has a clear golden color and aroma of citrus and pine. The beer is balanced and hoppy with a dry finish."

Episode Links:

Contact Brandon for your business banking needs: 360-513-9783

Banner Bank

Matthew Lambright on Mechanics

FDIC Insurance Calculator

Learn more about Ben as 2007 Banker of the year and his golf game

On this episode of The BOB Happy Hour, Caitlin Wilson of In Light Hyperbarics joins us at our virtual bar to discuss impacts to her small business in the age of COVID-19 and to discuss her passion for the using the body's natural healing ability. 

This episode should be used for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation for or against any specific medical treatments. Please contact your health care provider and/or In Light Hypebarics directly to see what therapies, if any, might be appropriate for you or your specific situation.   

A few things you'll learn:

• It's healthy and better for your business to take more down time; fill your cup up and recharge, that's the only way to heal.

Small Business Highlight:

Taps Growler House

1900 NE 162nd, Ste D112

Vancouver, WA 98684

360-433-9924

Monday - Sunday 11am - 8pm

Delivery available for orders over $30 within 10 mile radius for $5 fee.

What we're drinking:

Melvin Brewing - Alpine, WY

Melvin IPA, 7.5% ABV, 80 IBU

"It’s all about the right hops, at the right time. This is how Melvin Grew Up. Fruity, Intense, but not bitter like the rest of them. As long as you don’t take advantage, we think this is the hoppiest relationship you could ask for."

Brothers Cascadia Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Helles Lager, 4.5% ABV

"A traditional light lager hailing from Munich Germany, we were inspired to tackle this particularly complex beer. From the highest quality ingredients to the extended lagering time, we made every effort to create a crushable lager that is as exciting as it is drinkable."

Loowit Brewing - Vancouver, WA

Druid - Player's Handbook Series, Mikshake Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV, 30 IBU

"The Players Handbook Series is back for a 5th release, this time delivering the magic of tropical African-origin hops. African Queen and Southern Passion hops are paired up with Kveik yeast in a milkshake hazy IPA to deliver an intense, full bodied, low bitterness hop experience of unparalleled charisma!"

Full Sail Brewing - Hood River, OR

Amber Ale, 6% ABV, 31 IBU

"Our Amber is a sweet, malty, medium-bodied ale with a spicy, floral hop finish. It’s brewed with 2-row Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malts. And we hop it with Mt. Hoods and Cascades."

Episode Links:

In Light Hyperbarics

BNI

2001 Space Odyssey

Dr. Sonners explains Hyperbaric Oxygen as it relates to COVID-19

The BOB Happy Hour goes global when Copywriter - Marketing Coach - Teacher - Speaker, Rachel Kurzyp, joins us at the virtual bar from Melbourne Australia to discuss business and marketing strategies, especially during this time of uncertainty with COVID-19. 

A few things you'll learn:

• Ask yourself simple questions: Why do I exist? What are my clients struggling with? Has that changed since corona virus? What can I do to serve my clients?

Small Business Highlight:

Loowit Brewing Company

507 Columbia St.

Vancouver, WA 98660

360-566-2323

Pub Hours: Monday - Saturday 4pm - 8pm, closed Sundays

Food and beer available for carry out and for delivery through Postmates

What we're drinking:

Loowit Brewing Company - Vancouver, WA

Siuoxon Kolsch, 4.9% ABV, 20 IBU

"Very crisp and clean German-style Kölsch made with Hallertau Blanc, Crystal and Sterling hops. This beer is named after the beautiful Siouxon Roadless Area and Siouxon Creek in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest."

Fort George Brewing - Astoria, OR in collaboration with Grains of Wrath - Camas, WA

Fanzine IPA, 6.7% ABV

"A piney bitterness backs up the heavy hop additions, with grapefruit and other citrus notes. Mild sweetness from the malt bill lingers with a taste of orange juice."

Ghost Runners Brewery and Kitchen - Vancouver, WA

Running Up Pils, Pilsner, 5% ABV, 28 IBU

"Inspired by tradition, this German-style Pilsner is crafted with a mult-step infusion mash with old world pilsen malt. We then lager ferment over three different temperatures until the flavor profile is just right.  This light German Lager is packed full of flavor and is perfect accompaniment to the spring and summer. Cheers, and happy lawn mowing!"

Australian Vocab Lesson:

Sculling - Chugging

Knuckle Down - Buckle Down; Bear Down

Sole Trader - Sole Proprietor

The Chemist - Pharmacy, Drug Store, Pharmacist

Mum - Mom

Dodgy - Nasty, Offensive, Shoddy, Second Rate

Episode Links:

Rachel Kurzyp

Online Productivity Training from Rachel

Free Content Creation Guide from Rachel

They've Gone to Plaid

The Attention Economy

PIVOT!

Fish & Chips: Australian vs. New Zealand...

Today on The BOB Happy Hour, Jessica Williams of On The Rise Solutions visits the virtual bar to talk about her passion for supporting women in business and how she is managing her business in this time of uncertainty.  

A few things you'll learn:

• Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction; Act now, do not wait for the perfect moment that will never come.

What we're drinking:

Stickmen Brewing Co. - Lake Oswego, OR

Madame Molly, Irish Red Ale, 5.3% ABV, 18 IBU

"Named after the ghost that, stories say, inhabits our Lake Oswego building. She has been quiet since we have taken over and we can only assume she has finally been put to rest by our efforts. A clean ale that nicely balances the malt and hops to deliver a traditional Irish style red. This one is dead on..."

Fort George Brewery - Astoria, OR

The Optimist, 6.2% ABV

"Sometimes it’s hard to look on the bright side; let The Optimist keep your spirits aloft. Simplicity being the ultimate in sophistication, the brewers use a very concise recipe in this India Pale Ale to showcase the providential union of barley and hops. With its radiant golden body, a lively buoyant head, and auspicious floral aroma, your glass will always be half-full while drinking The Optimist."

Ghost Runners Brewery and Kitchen - Vancouver, WA

Running Up Pils, Pilsner, 5% ABV, 28 IBU

"Inspired by tradition, this German-style Pilsner is crafted with a mult-step infusion mash with old world pilsen malt. We then lager ferment over three different temperatures until the flavor profile is just right.  This light German Lager is packed full of flavor and is perfect accompaniment to the spring and summer. Cheers, and happy lawn mowing!"

Buoy Beer Co. - Astoria, OR

Czech Pils, Pilsner, 6.2% ABV, 35 IBU

"Bright traditional taste. A classic pilsner with roots in the great beer heritage of the Czech Republic. Our Czech-Style Pilsner features Saaz hops supporting layers of rounded malt flavors. As right today as it was a few hundred years ago. From a place that’s weathered a few trends in its time; here, history never gets old."

Episode Links:

On The Rise Solutions

Imperfect Feminist Podcast

On The Rise Summit

Hollyhock Retreat Center

Here Comes The Sun

Agile Manifesto

Scrum.org

Scrum Alliance

Massage Therapist and Spray Tan Artist Kelly Zahniser stops by The BOB Happy Hour bar to discuss how she is handling the COVID-19 quarantine in such a hands on business.  

A few things you'll learn:

• If you can't operate your business, work on continuing education, learn more about your industry to become a more well rounded business owner or learn a new marketing technique or social media platform to better promote your business.

What we're drinking:

Crux Fermentation Project - Bend, OR

Battlestar IPA, 7.8% ABV, 65 IBU

"For Battlestar, our boundless pursuit of the perfect IPA took us halfway around the globe before sending us straight out of the solar system in search of a supreme balance of hops, malt, and inspiration. Dry-hopped with Galaxy and Mosaic hops, this galactic india pale ale delivers intense tropical and citrusy flavors suitable for faster-than-light travel, casual projection, or just kicking back with friends here on Earth."

Coldfire Brewing - Eugene, OR

St. James IRA, India Red Ale, 6.1% ABV, 60 IBU

"Named after ColdFire’s own patron saint, this malty, biscuity red ale is balanced by generous additions of dry hops. St. James took home the 2017 Great American Beer Fest Silver Medal for the Double Red."

Deschuttes Brewery - Bend, OR 

Fresh Squeezed IPA, 6.4% ABV, 60 IBU

"A juicy citrus and grapefruit flavor profile. As if fresh Citra and Mosaic hops were squeezed straight into the bottle."

Angry Orchard - Walden, NY & Blue Moon Brewing Company - Denver, CO

Angry Moon - Crisp Apple Hard Cider with Blue Moon Belgian White, 5% & 5.4% ABV, respectively

Crisp Apple: "Bright, crisp apple flavor, just like biting into a fresh apple. It is a perfect balance of sweetness and bright acidity from culinary apples and dryness of traditional cider making apples, resulting in a complex, yet refreshing, hard cider."

Blue Moon: "A wheat beer brewed with Valencia orange peel for a subtle sweetness and bright, citrus aroma."

Episode Links:

Amazing Touch Gift Cards

Kelly Zahniser on Instagram

Urban Spa Salon

Business Over Beer Happy Hour