Buzzed with Brian

Buzzed with Brian

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  • Ep. 023 - Style History: Shandy

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    Summer is heating up, so cool off with the refreshing Shandy episode! That’s right Brian dives into where this style came from and what exactly the word Shandy means. This episode also features two great beers, from two big breweries in small towns; Toppling Goliath Brewing Company (Decorah, IA) and Potosi Brewing Company  (Potosi, WI). 

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

    After you consume 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
    https://www.tgbrews.com/
    https://www.potosibrewery.com/

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel

    Musical Score: North Breese, mix up your playlist, as you mix your beer!
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
    History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these four sites...
    https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
    https://www.hopculture.com/
    https://www.markdredge.com/post/history-shandy-and-radler
    https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/word-history-of-shandygaff-or-shandy

    Beer Consumed: 
    Camp Shandyshore Lemon by Toppling Goliath (Decorah, IA)
    Steamboat Shandy by Potosi Brewing (Potosi, WI)

    22 min
  • Ep. 022 - Brewery Special feat. Mobcraft Beer

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    “Anotha One” – Henry Schwartz, Co-Founder and President of Mobcraft Beer, on deciding how many beers to feature… Or is it just another Brewery Special Episode?! Henry was an absolute delight to sit down and discuss the past, present, and future of Mobcraft Beer while the taproom was bustling just below us. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Henry for coming onto the show!

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

     

    After you consume the content of this taproom special, 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
    https://www.mobcraftbeer.com/

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, Born in Madison, and residing in Milwaukee now, just one of many things they have in common with Mobcraft Beer
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

    Mobcraft Beer Consumed: 
    Low pHunk Radberry 
    2018 Existence 
    Crush: Passionfruit Orange Guava 

    44 min
  • Ep. 021 - Ballpark Special feat. The Madison Mallards

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    On this very special episode Brian was honored to sit down with Conor Coloia, the Chief Operating Officer, of the Madison Mallards. The Mallards are a Madison summertime staple. They operate as one of the college wood bat summer teams within the Northwoods League. On this episode, Conor discusses the Mallards history, highlights the ballpark space, and of course Brian and him enjoy the official beer of Madison Mallards together! That beer is the Home Run Hazy Mango Session IPA partnered with/created by another Madison staple, The Great Dane Brewpub! Grab some peanuts and cracker jacks, a Home Run Hazy, and get yourself out to The Duck Pond sometime this summer!

    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
    https://northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/
    https://www.greatdanepub.com/

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, An American pastime favorite like baseball!
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

    Beer Consumed: 
    Home Run Hazy Mango IPA by The Great Dane Pub (Madison, WI)

    16 min
  • Ep. 020 - Style History: Hefeweizen

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    After an excellent Brewery Special last week, Brian takes a deep dive into some beer style history. The German Hefeweizen style has so much to offer as the history is seeping out of this episode. Brian also drinks down a yeast forward beer from Raised Grain Brewery in Waukesha, WI. Listen up, crack a beer, and don’t blink… otherwise you may miss a surprise!

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

     
    After you consume 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
    https://www.raisedgrainbrewing.com/brewery


    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, Their tunes are as timeless as the German Purity Law of 1516!
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
    History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these three sites... https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
    https://www.hopculture.com/
    https://learn.kegerator.com/

    Beer Consumed: 
    Summer Vice by Raised Grain Brewing (Waukesha, WI)

    22 min
  • Ep. 019 - Brewery Special feat. Dead Bird Brewing

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    It is the pod's third Brewery Special! Brian is very excited to bring to you the material from a wonderful Sunday afternoon sitting down in Milwaukee’s Dead Bird Brewing. A big thank you to Owner/Brewmaster Nick Kocis for making the recording day a blast! As they sat in the taproom, Nick told the tales of his journey with beer, the creation of his brewery, and of course enjoyed a couple of their beers. You may also remember their Gotdambier from Ep. 017. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Nick for coming onto the show!

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  


    After you consume the content of this taproom special, 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
    https://deadbirdbrewing.com/

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, I hear their rock tunes could melt the face off a turkey
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

    Dead Bird Beer Consumed: 
    Cripes Sake
    Murder by Crows

    39 min
  • Ep. 018 - Style History: Cream Ale

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    Brian stays on a roll with these double beer features! So what exactly is a Cream Ale? How much dairy do they pump into one beer? If any at all?! Listen on this weeks episode as Brian discusses the history behind this style and features Noble Roots Brewing from Green Bay, WI and Indeed Brewing from Minneapolis, MN. 

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  


    After you consume 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
    https://www.noblerootsbrewing.com/home
    https://www.indeedbrewing.com/


    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, They once played in front of an entire pasture of cows.
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
    History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these three sites... https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
    https://www.hopculture.com/
    https://learn.kegerator.com/

    Beer Consumed: 
    Blueberry Cream by Noble Roots Brewing (Green Bay, WI)
    Pistachio Cream by Indeed Brewing (Minneapolis, MN)

     

     

    22 min
  • Ep. 017 - Style History: Kolsch

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    This episode goes out as a big appreciation to Brian's Chief Editor, Sound Engineer, and overall very dear friend Matt Schabel. Matt's love for the Kolsch style is a tale as old as time. Learn about the history of the Kolsch style this week, and enjoy the two beers Brian has featured !

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

    After you consume 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
    https://deadbirdbrewing.com/
    https://minocquabrewingcompany.com/


    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, This episode is for them and the love they have for Kolsch
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
    History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these three sites... https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
    https://www.hopculture.com/
    https://learn.kegerator.com/

    Beer Consumed: 
    Gotdambier by Deadbird Brewing (Milwaukee, WI) 
    Biden Beer by Minocqua Brewing (Minocqua, WI)

    20 min
  • Ep. 016 - Style History: Berliner Weisse

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    Warmer weather is coming through at last, it feels right to feature the delightfully tarty, and crushable Berliner Weisse style. This week Brian enjoys a fan submission beer! Thank you Michaela Rabas for suggesting the FROG Weiss from Third Space Brewery in Milwaukee. Accompanying that beer Brian has the Spiced Pear edition of Vennture Brewery’s Bruv series. Pull up that lawn chair, enjoy some sun, and drink a beer with me this week! 

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

     
    After you consume 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
    https://thirdspacebrewing.com/
    https://vennturebrewco.square.site/

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, A band so good they will become your favorite with one listen.
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
    History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these three sites... https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
    https://www.hopculture.com/
    https://learn.kegerator.com/

    Beer Consumed: 
    Frog Weiss by Third Space Brewing (Milwaukee, WI) 
    Spiced Pear Bruv by Vennture Brewing (Milwaukee, WI)

    21 min
  • Ep. 015 - Brewery Special feat. Delta Beer Lab

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    Brian brings you his second Brewery Special! Brian had the chance to sit down with Pio of Delta Beer Lab in Madison, WI. Pio is the founder and Chief Beer Officer at Delta. You may recall their Bock we featured in episode 011. As they sat in the canning room, Pio told the tales of his journey with beer, the creation of his brewery, and of course enjoyed another one of their beers! Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Pio for coming onto the show!

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  


    After you consume the content of this taproom special, 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
    https://www.delta.beer/

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, I hear they may have some vinyl coming out!
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA 

    Delta Beer Lab beer consumed: 
    Sal's Pale Ale 

    25 min
  • Ep. 014 - Style History: Mexican Lager

    Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

    Happy Cinco de Mayo! Brian has a very festive beer lined up for this episode, and you will be living your best life as you drink it! Brian enjoys Mejor Vida from The Brewing Projekt out of Eau Claire, WI as he discusses the history of the Mexican Style Lager.  

    Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

    After you consume 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
    https://www.thebrewingprojekt.com/   

    Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
    Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
    Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
    Musical Score: North Breese, You don’t need to have a lime to be able to enjoy their music!
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
    History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these three sites... https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
    https://www.hopculture.com/
    https://learn.kegerator.com/

    Beer Consumed: 
    Mejor Vida by The Brewing Projekt (Eau Claire, WI)

    16 min

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