Buzzed with Brian

Welcome 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 2025 

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A familiar voice joins Brian on the mic in this episode. Welcome back Tim Virnig, BJCP Certified Beer Judge/Lead Beertender at Garth's Brew Bar, and all around great human being. Fans of the pod know that when Tim is on the mic, an abundance of knowledge will be shared. This time, Tim and Brian talk about all things Non Alcoholic beer and even stack up a full abv pils against an NA one. Now, grab a beer, NA or otherwise, and raise a glass of your own! 

Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

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https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/

https://www.dovetailbrewery.com/

https://gobrewing.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, the wind that follows modern trends.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Beer Consumed: 
LoMo IPA - Garth's Brew Bar Collab by Phase 3 (Lake Zurich, IL)

Sunbeam Pils by Go Brewing (IL)

Pils by Dovetail Brewing (Chicago, IL)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Happy June everyone, and thank you to everyone that helped nominate me back in February to be back in the running for Best of Madison's Best Podcast of 2025! In the month of June you may cast ONE vote for each category that suites your fancy. There is no time like the present, so click the link below, find the "Arts & Entertainment" tab, scroll down to "Podcast", and select Buzzed with Brian. I appreciate all of you that listen to the podcast and I have been happy to bring it back out to you all for 2025. Now, go vote, and responsibly grab a beer of your own to enjoy! 

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Cheers Beers

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, the best band in the world! Probably.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Sometimes, you’ve got to cross the pond to experience beer at its freshest. This past winter, Brian did just that! He took a pre-holiday trip to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. While Brian didn’t bring back any Carlsberg (you can get that stateside...), he did eat and drink his way through the city in true beer-lover fashion. Listen in as Brian recaps the trip and shares an esoteric Danish styled 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!
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https://giantjones.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, the best band in the world! Probably.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Beer Consumed: 

Gammeltol by Giant Jones Brewing Co (Madison, WI)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Hop heads, this one's for you. In this episode, Brian dives deep into the bold and bitter world of the Double IPA. From its West Coast roots to its explosive impact on the craft beer scene, Brian shares the story behind how this amped-up style came to be, and why it still packs a punch today. Brian features the iconic Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing Company, tasting his way through what makes this beer a legend. Whether you're a longtime fan of the style or just curious what puts the “double” in Double IPA, this hop-fueled history lesson is for you! 

Cheers Beers! 

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https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, Double hopping all the way to the top!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
 

History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these sites...
https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a37826454/pliny-the-elder-beer/

https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/8fyS37LPLo/#:~:text=Vinnie%20Cilurzo%2C%20now%20owner%20and,IPA%20cannot%20be%20far%20behind.

https://beerpaperla.com/vinnie/

https://www.brewer-world.com/difference-between-ipa-double-ipa-and-triple-ipa/

https://www.brewer-world.com/difference-between-ipa-double-ipa-and-triple-ipa/

https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/22/22A/double-ipa/

Beer Consumed: 
Pliny the Edler by Russian River Brewing Co (Santa Rosa, CA)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

In the spirit of the spring season, Brian is thrilled to present the Weizenbock! Consider this episode the next chapter in the series on Bock-style beers. Tune in as Brian breaks down the unique characteristics of this often-overlooked style—spoiler alert: weizenbocks may not always be a lager… This week also features a new beer from a throwback fan-favorite brewery out of Green Bay, Noble Roots! Now, grab a Weizenbock of your own choosing, sit back, 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!
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https://www.noblerootsbrewing.com/home

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, they’ll be “bock” some day!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
 

History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these sites...
 https://learn.kegerator.com/weizenbock/#:~:text=But%20interestingly%2C%20the%20Weizenbock%20we,true%20forerunners%20of%20the%20style.

https://www.craftbeer.com/styles/german-style-weizenbock

https://legacy.bjcp.org/docs/2015_Guidelines_Beer.pdf

 Beer Consumed: 
 Weizencrest by Noble Roots Brewing Co (Green Bay, WI)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Brian is back and ready to hit your palate with some serious beer knowledge! Joining him on the mic is returning all-star guest Tim Virnig — a BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Lead Beertender at Garth's Brew Bar in Madison, and an all-around great guy. In this episode, Brian and Tim dive into the world of common off-flavors in beer: what they are, how they happen, and how to avoid them — so you can steer clear of bad brews. Yes, they (unfortunately) sample a few off-flavored beers, but don’t worry, Tim redeems the tasting session with a delicious one from Starkweather Brewing Company. Listen in, grab a beer of your own, and be prepared to level up your beer knowledge!

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!
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Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, They would never drink an off flavored beer!
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Good (not off flavored) Beer Consumed: 

Atwood Amber by Starkweather Brewing Company 

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

A familiar voice joins Brian on the mic in this episode. Welcome back Matt, the sound engineer and editor of the show! Matt and Brian talk about the recent changes in the Milwaukee craft beer community, while pouring one out for them... Listen in as they provide insight on these changes, reminisce about good times in the taprooms, and share a couple of beers that will soon never be seen again. Grab a beer, and raise a glass 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!
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Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, a wise man once said all good things come to an end
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Beer Consumed: 
You Macchiato My Dreams Come True by MobCraft Beer (Milwaukee, WI)

Padishah Exxtra 2024 by MobCraft Beer (Milwaukee, WI) 

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

There is certainly a lot of beer in the Midwest, and most of it usually flies under the radar of beer writers and snobs alike. Chicago is one of those places jam packed full of delicious beer that is worth the trip to seek out. Brian has been fortunate enough to get down there quite a bit in the past couple of years. In spirit of that Brian wanted to highlight a couple lager heavy breweries, Dovetail and Off Color! 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!
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https://www.offcolorbrewing.com

https://www.dovetailbrewery.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, once met Fall Out Boy at a bar in Chicago
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Beer Consumed: 
Crispy Beer for Pizza by Off Color Brewing (Chicago, IL)

Festweizen by Dovetail Brewing Co (Chicago, IL)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Style history is back! In this episode Brian was thrilled to get back to the roots of this podcast and hit the books. Listen in on as he outlines the history behind the Baltic Porter and features a beer from Off Color Brewing that followed him home from his most recent trip to Chicago. Now, grab a Baltic Porter 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!
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https://www.offcolorbrewing.com

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, blowing ships of beer across the Baltic Sea! 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these sites...
https://www.craftbeer.com/styles/baltic-style-porter

https://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/brewers-information/2024-gabf-competition/beer-styles/

https://brewhq.ca/blogs/academy/baltic-porter-a-brief-history?srsltid=AfmBOooOZLFHkk6FS3cwuM_W_pR-Yq2Kkds4rQ6IIkRkJNTat9TUjfMh

https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/9/9C/baltic-porter/

https://allaboutbeer.com/article/baltic-and-imperial-porter/

Beer Consumed: 
Beer for Power Plays by Off Color Brewing (Chicago, IL)

Welcome (back) to Buzzed with Brian! 

Brian is excited to get the pulse going on the podcast again! After a brief hiatus he hops back on the mic to provide an update and what to expect moving forward. Naturally he cracked open a beer to enjoy on the episode for old times sake. Sit back, relax, and raise a beer to the latest episode of 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!
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Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, a gentle breeze that won’t blow the roof off
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Beer Consumed: 

Porter by Yuengling Brewing Company (Pottsville, PA)