Buzzed with Brian

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

The beer fridge had another dent put in it this week! Brian continues on the tradition of reviewing audience submitted beers. This episode’s trio of beers comes from Brian’s biggest superfan, Aric Mikkelson. The beers traveled from Rhombus Guys Brewing Company all the way from Grand Forks, ND. Listen in to hear more about the brewery and what Brian thought of the beer. Sit back, relax, and raise a pint to Aric for bringing this beer to the show! 

Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

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Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, Not considered a geometric shape
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Rhombus Guys Brewing (Grand Forks, ND) Beer Consumed: 
Iconic Blonde Ale 
Illusion Amber Ale
Greenway IPA

A quick note. It's officially that time of year to nominate Buzzed with Brian as one of Madison's Best podcasts. Last year thanks to all you loyal fans the pod finished on the podium with a third place! The nomination period will last all of February with daily voting allowed. Follow this link to cast your vote and keep Buzzed with Brian in the running for gold!

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Brian kicks off year three of the pod by getting back to his roots with a little style history! The lager train is still going strong in Brian’s beer drinking journey. The Kellerbier is a niche lager style with German roots. The beer Brian selected to go with the history today was a special one, as he had a personal hand in making it! Now, grab a slightly hazed lager of your own choosing and enjoy this week’s episode! 

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!
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https://www.copperstate.beer/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, first episode of year three, still rocking hard!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these sites...
https://learn.kegerator.com/kellerbier/
https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/9SPxNok38s/
https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/7/7C/kellerbier/
https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/kellerbier

Beer Consumed:
Fellers Keller by Copper State Brewing (Green Bay, WI)

A quick note. It's officially that time of year to nominate Buzzed with Brian as one of Madison's Best podcasts. Last year thanks to all you loyal fans the pod finished on the podium with a third place! The nomination period will last all of February with daily voting allowed. Follow this link to cast your vote and keep Buzzed with Brian in the running for gold!

https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2024/gallery?group=475706

Another year wiser, and many beers later, Brian made it another trip around the sun. All the loyal fans continued to show up on each Thirsty Thursday release, and Brian is incredibly grateful. On today’s celebratory episode Brian reflects on the past year, shares some highlights, and hints at ideas to come! Naturally he opens a special beer to mark the occasion too. Find your favorite party hat, grab a specialty beer of your own, and celebrate the second anniversary with Brian!

Thank you for listening this year, 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!
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https://www.mobcraftbeer.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, Ringing in two years of the pod with the best music!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Beer Consumed:
Sixth Anniversary Double Barrel Aged Stout – MobCraft Beer (Milwaukee, WI)

A quick note. It's officially that time of year to nominate Buzzed with Brian as one of Madison's Best podcasts. Last year thanks to all you loyal fans the pod finished on the podium with a third place! The nomination period will last all of February with daily voting allowed. Follow this link to cast your vote and keep Buzzed with Brian in the running for gold!

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Welcome to Buzzed with Brian!

The second anniversary of Buzzed with Brian is nearly here, so Brian “accidently” started his celebration early with a line up of BIG BIG beers. I mean, just check out the list below! Former guest of the pod and Madison homebrewer, Fab De Souza, was plotting a fun night of barrel aged beers. Fab recruited his friend Derek, long time Barrel Society Member of 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. to procure the line up. Big shout out to Derek for the hospitality and educating the two of us on the Barrel Society Membership. Now enjoy this off the cuff episode and raise a beer to Fab and Derek for coming on the show!

Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

A quick note. It's officially that time of year to nominate Buzzed with Brian as one of Madison's Best podcasts. Last year thanks to all you loyal fans the pod finished on the podium with a third place! The nomination period will last all of February with daily voting allowed. Follow this link to cast your vote and keep Buzzed with Brian in the running for gold!

https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2024/gallery?group=475706

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://3sheepsbrewing.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, a barrel full of good tunes
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3 Sheeps Brewing Beer Consumed: 
Chardonnay BA Belgian Style Blonde Ale 
The Wolf – Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged 
The Wolf – 2018 BBA with Raspberry and Coffee
The Wolf – 2019 Mint Chocolate
Veneration Belgian Quadrupel
Deeply Rooted Barleywine

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Brian has a first for the show, a little update from one of the local Madison breweries. Peter Schroder, Co – Owner/Founder & Head Brewer, is approaching his second anniversary. Peter catches up with Brian on the show today as he provides the update on everything Starkweather. 2023 was a big year for Peter! It was full of award winning beer (& chicken wings). Peter also discusses the upcoming week long 2nd anniversary celebration. Visit Starkweather between 2/6 – 2/11 and you will enjoy the “Shout Out Stout” celebration. There will be up to 10 guest taps, alongside Starkweather beer, giving a dark and barrel aged beer theme. Now, sit back, relax, and raise a beer to Peter for coming back on the show!

Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

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https://starkweatherbrewing.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, no updates necessary, still providing top notch music
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Starkweather Brewing Beer Consumed: 
Atarashi Biru – Japanese Rice Lager 
123123 – Blonde Ale 

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

The blind taste test is back! Joining Brian is friend and former guest, Duffy Eberhardt, to see if they can conquer this latest challenge together. Brian was able to acquire two cans of the same beer, Orange Sunshine, from Illuminated Brew Works out of Chicago, IL. Catch is, one is the old orange zest adjunct, and the other is the new source says Rick Julien. Rick is the sales manager for Illuminated. He says he is excited about how just changing the source of one ingredient can vastly change the beer! Now, listen in to see if Brian and Duffy could spot the difference! 

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.ibw-chicago.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, Old Breese, New Breese, Always a strong sounding Breese
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Beer Consumed: 
Orange Sunshine Saison by Illuminated Brew Works (Chicago, IL)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Brian keeps the local streak alive and pays a visit to Black Rose Blending Company. Joining Brian on the mic was Founder/Owner/Brewer, Kyle Metz. Those familiar with the Madison, WI beer scene will know that Kyle took over the former Funk Factory Geuzeria. Kyle tells the story of his craft and where he fits in the niche market of mixed culture fermentation and wild/spontaneous ales. Sit back, relax, and raise a beer to Kyle for coming onto the show! 

Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

After you consume the content of this brewery 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!
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https://www.blackroseblendingco.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, A blending of musical fusion.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA 

Black Rose Blending Company Consumed: 
Islands – Gin Barrel Aged Wild Ale

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

Happy New Year to all the loyal Buzzed with Brian fans out there. New year, new episode format? Why not! Brian would like to introduce you all to “Industry Trends”. In these episodes Brian picks a hot topic related to the craft beverage industry and dissects it for you. With “Dry January” in mind, in this episode he talks about the recent upward trend of Hop Water! Now, grab a non-alcoholic beverage of you own, and enjoy this week’s episode!

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!
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https://lagunitas.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese a refreshing group of musical talent!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these sites...
https://nielseniq.com/global/en/insights/education/2022/hop-water-a-new-non-alcoholic-beverage-trend/
https://www.hopculture.com/non-alcoholic-hop-water/
https://allaboutbeer.com/why-hop-water-is-great-for-breweries-and-consumers/

Beer Consumed: 
Hoppy Refresher by Lagunitas Brewing Co (Petaluma, CA & Chicago, IL)

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

It may be the last episode of 2023, but oh boy, is it a good one! Brian kept it local traveling to Sun Prairie, WI to pay a visit to Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen. Joining Brian on the mic was Co-Founder/Owner, CJ Hall and Head Brewer, Bill Morgan. CJ tells the story behind Full Mile, while Bill tells the tale of his illustrious career in craft brewing. Bill knows award winning beer! Featured on the episode today was a silver medal winner from this years Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer. Sit back, relax, and raise a beer to the CJ and Bill for coming onto the show! 

Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  

After you consume the content of this brewery 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!
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https://www.fullmilebeercompany.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, Taking you the distance to go the entire mile!
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Full Mile Beer Co & Kitchen Beer Consumed: 
La Strada – Italian Style Pilsner 
Ghost Teeth - Hazy IPA
Palace of Gold – Wine Barrel Aged Brett Beer 
Collusion 2023 – Bourbon Barrel Aged 5th Anniversary Stout

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! 

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is sharing big beers with all they hold dear. No matter what you may celebrate, December is a fun month for craft beer lovers. The winter solstice brings dark days, cold nights, and bold beers to drink. Brian decided to open another version of a Christmas Ale to share with you all this year. Long time fans may recall Ep. 053 that covers the history of the style in greater detail. Go back and give it a listen if you want the history. Enjoy this episode to learn more about Eagle Park Brewing Company out of Milwaukee, WI and the bourbon barrel aged Belgian style Quadruple they released this month. Now, don your cozy apparel, and grab a Christmas Ale to enjoy! 

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!
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https://www.eagleparkbrewing.com/

Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, This Christmas, last Christmas? Either way, still rocking!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
History/Style Credits: Many leather bound books, my noggin and these sites...
https://www.craftbeer.com/beer-styles
https://www.brewer-world.com/the-frosty-history-of-christmas-beers-a-tradition-that-finds-its-roots-in-viking-culture/
https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/brewery-spelunking-eagle-park

Beer Consumed: 
Last Christmas BBA Quad by Eagle Park Brewing (Milwaukee, WI)