This week Amanda pops the cork on a breaking story about the acquisition of Henry's Tavern, we have Duke Geren from Bison Brewing subbing in for John Paul (while away at a pretty important Blazers game), and this week's Special Guest, the Multi- Award Winning home brewer Rodney Kibzey on the show Rodney has competed in various home brew competitions, but is known best for his 2007 win at the annual Samuel Adams LONGSHOT Home Brew competition.

This week we have we have the cheeky and very Irish, Philip Boyle from Coalition Brewing with us to tell us what's new from one of Portland's favorite breweries. Jason Huey pops in with some tasters for Damian to try, right off the bat, Amanda is off doing Theater, Ryan steps in on co-host duties, a little, and John Paul surprises us with a special guest from the cigar world!

This week we have returning guest Mark Gillette from Portland Brewers Collective (PBC) to tell us about some upcoming preparations and events as National Home Brew Day approaches in May. Amanda and Damian struggle with words, Ryan reveals a secret and John Paul is at it again with his shenanigans!

This week we have Sales Manager Joe Cohen, and Founder/Head Brewer/Production Supervisor, Matt McClung from Schooner Exact. We learn a little about the history of beer in our neighboring state of Washington, and get to try delicious beverages during a special Meet the Brewer Event at the Green Dragon Double win for us!

This week we have Tim Hohl from Oregon City's Coin Toss Brewing, a historically themed brewery. We'll be talking to him about his new line-up and how sometimes when you make a wish, they DO come true. Especially if you're wishing for a glass of delicious beer while you're at Coin Toss. We also forego the usual brew news in lieu of some updates from the field by our Brew Happy crew. Damian returns from Florida bearing gifts, find out what John Paul's been up to, Ryan sports some new suspenders, and Amanda finds a beer she likes!

This is a special mobile podcast from Damian St. Patrick's Day Vacation! Damian flies South and travels from Sarasota to Ft. Hollywood, Florida. Find out about Beer legislation in Florida, and why there are some great local beers you might be missing out on. Interviews with Veteran Head Brewer Vincent Pelosi about historic Sarasota Brewing Co.'s brewpub, and rising star of South Florida, Funky Buddha Brewery's Brewer Mike White. Damian tries a few beers at each place. Plus some new custom features to let you know about some of Damian's favorite places to get craft beer when traveling in the panhandle, and local music pick by Zowie Demmon.Sunny skies, and funky brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we have Mark Gillette and Tim Kimener back from Portland Brewers Collective (PBC). Tim shows off his sweater vest again as he educates us on some of the finer points of dryhopping a home brew. Amanda is out healing up from a sore throat, Producer Ryan takes advantage of some extra mic time, and we have America's favorite Kiwi, John Lovegrove, pop in to give us the down low on all the commotion at the Green Dragon (Russian River, BJCP, and Ordnance Brewing?). Plus we get to try some great home brews!

This week we have Jon Reid from Point Blank Distributing to talk about some of the breweries in their portfolio, and some important info about one of their favorite charities to work with! Damian recovers from a head cold, we hear some news from the Oregon Beer Awards, learn about a Brew Happy crew meetup at Ben's Taproom in Vancouver, and Amanda gets flirty with a new flavor. Plus a big secret is revealed at the end.Good people, and fruit fermented brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we have Monty Herron, staff columnist for PQ (Proud Queer) Magazine to talk foodie with us. He really loves writing about food and even loves pairing up ciders and beer with it. You can find him on page 8 as well as the cover of the latest January/February issue, The Singles Edition! That's right, this guy is single and looking for a great guy. But this week we have him all to ourselves as we talk about this past Valentine's Day and catch up with John Paul about his AC/DC concert in Denver!Good people, and foodie critics on the this episode of Brew Happy!

This week we have Kolin Lieshman from NW Cider Brokers to talk about Amanda's favorite beverage with us. You wouldn't believe the number of great ciders these folks have in their portfolio. So many different fruity flavors Amanda might flip her wig! Bartender Jason Huey drops of some delicious brews for Damian, and John Paul has a special box pressed cigar that is perfect for pairing with ciders.Good people, and fruit fermented brews on the this episode of Brew Happy!