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Buzzed with Brian
Brian Hanson
142 episodes
6 days ago
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 cascade hops in his backyard. The hops were sure loving the new trellis and all the sunshine. The recent harvest was fantastic! Naturally, these freshly picked hops found there way into a base pale ale wort. Crack open a beer of your own and join Brian as he di...
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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 cascade hops in his backyard. The hops were sure loving the new trellis and all the sunshine. The recent harvest was fantastic! Naturally, these freshly picked hops found there way into a base pale ale wort. Crack open a beer of your own and join Brian as he di...
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Buzzed with Brian
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 cascade hops in his backyard. The hops were sure loving the new trellis and all the sunshine. The recent harvest was fantastic! Naturally, these freshly picked hops found there way into a base pale ale wort. Crack open a beer of your own and join Brian as he di...
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6 days ago
18 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 noticing "Fresh" and "Wet" hop beers starting to hit your favorite stores beer shelf! On this episode Brian discusses the harvest, and processing of hops, and of course how the modern movement of these freshly hopped beers came to be. To highlight this style Brian...
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2 weeks ago
31 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 drink! BWB fans may recall Brian covered the history behind the Marzen and Festbier in the past. On this episode he brings them both together along with plenty of new information not covered before. To aid in the process he selected a fine offering from the le...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 stories from his time in Prague, where a cold mug of beer was always within reach. Plus, a beer from brewery with several features on the pod, Amorphic Beer. This beer brings a unique take on this style from the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee. So, grab a co...
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1 month ago
33 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 imitations of clear pale beer and inspired generations of brewers. In this episode, Brian dives deep into the history of the Czech Pils, exploring how this legendary beer style came to be. And to top it off, Brian shares his thoughts on a pristine example brew...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 it on the show and talk about it! It’s the pints from people everywhere that keep this show on tap! This time, the featured pour traveled a long way to reach the Midwest. The beer comes from Salmon, Idaho, courtesy of friend-of-the-pod Nick, who b...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 Beertender at Garth's Brew Bar. Fans of the pod know that Tim certainly dropped a knowledge bomb. This time, Tim and Brian talk about the many different faucets you may see pouring your beer. As well as the history, and culture behind them! Lukr brand, aka tha...
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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2025/ Brian has another hyper regional style coming your way! Altbier hails from Dussedorf nestled in the northwest region of Germany. This specific style of beer is a malt forward classic ale with lager like attributes. Brian features a beer from fam...
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4 months ago
22 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 https://madisonmagazine.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Madison-2025/ 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...
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5 months ago
45 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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...
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5 months ago
2 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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 ...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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...
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6 months ago
20 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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 en...
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6 months ago
18 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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'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 fe...
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6 months ago
56 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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 ...
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7 months ago
28 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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 choos...
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7 months ago
26 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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, pl...
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8 months ago
20 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 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 ...
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8 months ago
19 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 him on the mic this week was Maria Shirts, head brewer of Tin Roof Brewing Company! Maria tells the story of her craft and her journey with beer. Sit back, relax, and raise a beer to Maria for coming on the show! Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers! &n...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 him on the mic this week was Kevin Whalen, Owner/Founder of Rally Cap Brewing! Kevin tells the story of his craft and where the journey of creating/owning this business has taken him. Sit back, relax, and raise a beer to Kevin for coming on the show! Th...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

Buzzed with Brian
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 cascade hops in his backyard. The hops were sure loving the new trellis and all the sunshine. The recent harvest was fantastic! Naturally, these freshly picked hops found there way into a base pale ale wort. Crack open a beer of your own and join Brian as he di...