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 woul

Buzzed with Brian is a arts podcast hosted by Brian Hanson, with 160 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brian Hanson hosts Buzzed with Brian, a arts show with 160 episodes published.

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  Ep. 157 - Industry Trends: Brand/Line Extension

  Aug 20, 202642 min

  Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Line extension? Brand extension? What exactly may that be you ask? Brian hops on the mic with “Professor Beer”, aka Tim Virnig, to have yet another great discussion on this industry trend. If you have noticed your favorite craft brewery taping into other types of craft beverages, that would be an example of brand extension. If you have seen them creating new variants of an established core/flagship beer, that would be an example of line extension. As more of this is in the market a most wonderful four pack of beer from Phase Three Brewing slid across Brian’s drinking hearth! Listen in on the episode to hear the reviews and learn a thing or two. Now, grab a beer and pour one 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! https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/ Host & Producer: Brian Hanson Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel Musical Score: North Breese, expanding their brand to always fit the listeners need https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Pixel by Phase Three Brewing (Lake Zurich, IL) Pixel Populus by Phase Three collab with Brujos Brewing (Portland, OR) Pixel in the Machine by Phase Three collab with Parish Brewing (Broussard, LA) Pixel Demoliri by Phase Three collab with Messorem (Montreal, Canada)

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  Ep. 156 - Travel Recap: Southeast Asia

  Aug 6, 20261h 8m

  Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Sometimes, you have to hop on a long flight to experience beer at its freshest. At the very least, enjoy it in a completely novel way! This summer, Brian did just that. Brian and his wife accepted the jet lag and flew to Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore for their honeymoon. This episode has it all, from Bia Hoi on the city streets, to Thai beer in an alleyway, from bespoke speakeasys to cocktails atop sky scrapers and everything in between! Listen in as Brian & Aryn recap their trip and share yet another big 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! https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian https://giantjones.com/ Host & Producer: Brian Hanson Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel Musical Score: North Breese, setting sail to the South China Sea and beyond! https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Someone to Someone by Giant Jones Brewing Co (Madison, WI)

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  Ep. 155 - The Beer that Made Milwaukee Famous

  Jul 23, 202646 min

  Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Schlitz! “The beer that Made Milwaukee Famous!” This weeks episode pays homage to one of the historical Milwaukee beers that has officially come to an end. Months ago Pabst announced its discontinuation of the Schlitz label and at present day almost all of the taplines in the wild have run dry. Brian recaps a brief history of Schlitz, the rise, the fall, the rebirth, and the closing! Accompanying the history is a Schlitz from the last batch brewed by Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona, WI. Now, sit back, relax, grab a beer of your own and enjoy 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. https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian Schlitz Beer Wisconsin Brewing Company Host & Producer: Brian Hanson Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel Musical Score: North Breese, setting its sales on the beer that made Milwaukee famous https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Schlitz by Wisconsin Brewing Company officially licensed by Pabst Brewing Company

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  Ep. 154 - Special Guests: The Gin Pennant

  Jun 18, 202657 min

  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 2026. Click the link, select Arts & Entertainment, and scroll down until you see Podcasts: https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/ This week, Brian steps outside the usual beer-focused format to welcome two cocktail-forward guests who, if you know, you know, are staples of Madison's mixology community. Brian is joined by Martin and Jen, the hosts behind The Gin Pennant, an invite-only passion project that transforms their home into a cozy, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge. Over a couple of beers, they talk about the inspiration behind their unique gatherings, the joy of creating memorable experiences, and their love of classic cocktails (and jazz vinyl). Along the way, Martin mixes up two Gin Pennant favorites, the “Juste Le Bout” and the “Irish Setter” making this a fun conversation for beer lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates good drinks and great hospitality. 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! Make sure you also follow @theginpennant on social! https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/ https://radixfermentation.com/ Host & Producer: Brian Hanson Chief Editor & Engineer: Matt Schabel Podcast Art Director: Amber Schabel Musical Score: North Breese, so classy you will be drinking cocktails too https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA Beer Consumed: Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing Co. (Santa Rosa, CA) Sticks & Stones by Radix Fermentation (Milwaukee, WI) Cocktails Consumed: Juste Le Bout by The Gin Pennant (A Ramos Gin Fizz Rif) Irish Setter by The Gin Pennant (Think St. Paddy’s Day in Chicago)

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  Ep. 153 - Homebrew vs. Commercial Brew Taste Test

  Jun 4, 202627 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! </p><p>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 2026. Click the link, select Arts & Entertainment, and scroll down until you see Podcasts: </p><p>https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2026/</p><p>Now onto today’s show… Brian was finding inspiration by perusing his beer fridge (as he typically does). He stumbled upon an unmarked bottle of homebrew that for the life of him he could not recall what it was. Naturally, he opened it and decided to rec...

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