Buzzed with Brian
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! I am your host, Brian...
We talk about beer, the history, and drink it!
Buzzed with Brian is a podcast for beer lovers, and beer novices alike! On each episode, a beer (or two or three...) will receive a review, and a rating. Brian discusses the beer style history, and the brewery where the beer was made. "Brewery Specials" and other special episodes involve guests from the craft beer industry. Guests enjoy a brew with Brian, and chat about their journey with beer and their current role in the industry!
Brian's mission is simple.
1) To educate the audience.
2) Support the local craft beer scene.
3) Open up and enhance the audience’s palate.
4) Excite listeners to get out there and try some new brews!
Thanks, and as always... Cheers beers!
After consuming 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
Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, 10/10 would recommend you check this killer band out!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
We talk about beer, the history, and drink it!
Buzzed with Brian is a podcast for beer lovers, and beer novices alike! On each episode, a beer (or two or three...) will receive a review, and a rating. Brian discusses the beer style history, and the brewery where the beer was made. "Brewery Specials" and other special episodes involve guests from the craft beer industry. Guests enjoy a brew with Brian, and chat about their journey with beer and their current role in the industry!
Brian's mission is simple.
1) To educate the audience.
2) Support the local craft beer scene.
3) Open up and enhance the audience’s palate.
4) Excite listeners to get out there and try some new brews!
Thanks, and as always... Cheers beers!
After consuming 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
Host & Producer: Brian Hanson
Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel
Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel
Musical Score: North Breese, 10/10 would recommend you check this killer band out!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA
Episodes
145 episodes
Ep. 142 - Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer 2025 (FoBAB) Recap
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian had company along with him on the mic this week! A familiar voice as he was joined by his now wife (applause), Aryn. Together they recapped their most recent trip to the Festival of Wood and...
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Ep. 141 - Underberg, Everybody's Favorite Digestif
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian had company along with him on the mic this week! A familiar voice as he was joined by Tim Virnig, "Professor Beer". This time, Tim and Brian discuss a fan favorite niche item in the beer adjacent ...
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Ep. 140 - Style History: Slow Pour Pils
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for. This includes waiting 5-10 minutes for a perfectly poured beer. You will get just that with a slow pour pils! On this episode Brian discusses the...
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Ep. 139 - The Peoples Pint: Fresh Hop Homebrew
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The People’s Pint is back! This episode Brian is ready to serve up a brew he helped make to you all! Remember, beer is better when we share it. This was the second year Brian has been growing his own ca...
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Ep. 138 - Style History: Fresh/Wet Hop Beer
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Fall brings a bountiful harvest, and hops are no exception. This time of year brings many beers that were lucky enough to have freshly picked hops steeped in the whirlpool. You should start notic...
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Ep. 137 - Style History: Marzen vs. Festbier
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Its finally feeling like fall here in the midwest! Oktoberfest in Munich began back on September 20th and is wrapping up this week; however, there are still plenty of festive beers out there to d...
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Ep. 136 - Style History: Dark Czech Lager
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian is back with more Czech lager goodness, but this time, he’s taking you to the dark side! Building off the last episode, he's diving into the history of the Dark Czech Lager. Get ready for some sto...
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Ep. 135 - Style History: Czech Pilsner
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! For Brian, this episode has been a long time coming. If you know him, you know the Czech Pils is probably his all-time favorite beer style. It’s a style so iconic, it single-handedly birthed countless i...
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Ep. 134 - The Peoples Pint: Highlander Beer
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The People’s Pint is here! This episode marks the official rebrand of the former audience submission series... because beer is better when we share it. Got a recommendation or a brew in hand? Let’s get ...
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Ep. 133 - Industry Trends: Fancy Faucets & Beer Pours
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian was back out in the wild with his microphone this week. He made a pit stop at Stateline Distillery and was joined by the now named "Professor Beer" aka Tim Virnig, BJCP Certified Beer Judge/Lead B...
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Ep. 132 - Style History: Altbier
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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Ep. 131 - Industry Trends: Non Alcoholic Beers
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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Vote Buzzed with Brian as Madison's Best Podcast 2025
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 f...
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Ep. 130 - Travel Beer Review: Copenhagen
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...
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Ep. 129 - Style History: Double IPA
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...
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Ep. 128 - Style History: Weizenbock
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 charact...
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Ep. 127 - Off Flavors in Beer 101
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...
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Ep. 126 - Industry Trends: Milwaukee Beer Scene Update
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 co...
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Ep. 125 - Travel Beer Review: Chicago
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 th...
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Ep. 124 - Style History: Baltic Porter
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 bee...
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Ep. 123 - State of the Pod!
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...
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Ep. 122 - Brewery Special feat. Tin Roof Brewing
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian remains on the road for this episode, as he is still hanging out in Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana. From one brewery to the next, Brian found another great guest for the show! Joining...
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Ep. 121 - Brewery Special feat. Rally Cap Brewing Co
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian hit the road for this episode. He found himself traveling south down the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, the state capital of Louisiana. Naturally beer was at the top of the to do list. Joining ...
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