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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…
Episodes
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Ep. 160 - Wisconsin Wins at GABF!
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Wisconsin, you’ve got some hardware! This episode Brian is raising a glass to the Badger State and recapping the Wisconsin…
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Ep. 159 - The Peoples Pint: Hill Farmstead Brewing
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The People’s Pint is back! This episode Brian is joined by a beer from one of the most prestigious and sought after breweries in…
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Ep. 158 - Oktoberfest 2026
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the lederhosen are coming out, and Brian is back with his annual history…
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Ep. 157 - Industry Trends: Brand/Line Extension
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…
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Ep. 156 - Travel Recap: Southeast Asia
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…
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Ep. 155 - The Beer that Made Milwaukee Famous
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…
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Ep. 154 - Special Guests: The Gin Pennant
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…
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Ep. 153 - Homebrew vs. Commercial Brew Taste Test
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…
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Ep. 152 - Style History: Session IPA
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The storied epic of India Pale Ale continues on today’s episode with the little sibling but ever growing in popularity, Session…
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Ep. 151 - Industry Trends: Hop Extract & Boosted Brewing
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! On a recent trip out to the west coast, Brian encountered some new to him beer ingredients from Yakima Chief Hops! Have you ever…
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Ep. 150 - Collab Beer! BWB & Working Draft Beer Company
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The wait is over and episode 150, that’s 1-5-0 is finally here! Drum roll… Brian teamed up with local favorite Working Draft Beer…
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Ep. 149.5 - The Peoples Pint: Sockeye Brewing
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! I know Brian said this would be an off week... but he could not help himself! The podcast continues to crawl toward 150 with…
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Ep. 149 - The Peoples Pint: Cascade Brewing
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! The People’s Pint is back! This episode Brian is joined by his partner Aryn, to talk about a beer that traveled across the US…
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Ep. 148 - Industry Trends - Cask Ales and Beer Engines
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian was exploring out in real life this week with his microphone. He made a pit stop at the original Vintage Brewing Company on…
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Ep. 147 - Buzzed with Brian 4th Anniversary
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! It is that time of the year again, the Nomination Phase for the Best of Madison is back! Thank you to all that have voted in the…
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Ep. 146 - Style History: Doppelbock
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! It is that time of the year again, the Nomination Phase for the Best of Madison is back! Thank you to all that have voted in the…
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Ep. 145 - Style History: Gruit
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Are you asking yourself, “What exactly is a gruit?” Well, Brian is here, as always, to deliver the goods on beer history. This…
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Ep. 144 - Industry Trends: Beer Cocktails
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Happy New Year! In the spirit of something new, let’s keep the industry trends rolling. Now, all of the loyal Buzzed with Brian…
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Ep. 143 - Industry Trends: 2025 Recap & 2026 Predictions
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! It is time to wrap up 2025 and all of us from the BWB team hope your Holiday season has been memorable! For the last episode of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 130 - Travel Recap: 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 125 - Travel Recap: 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep. 120 - Audience Submission Round 7
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian is breaking records for distance traveled by a beer, just over 2800 miles! That’s right, 2-8-0-0 miles! The beers on this…
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Ep. 119 - What in the World is Landjaeger?
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Pronounced Lond-Yay-Gur, IYKYK. Now, if you don’t know, listen up! This snack delicacy is a smoke cured, fermented, spiced meat…
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Ep. 118 - Brewery Special feat. Ahnapee Brewing Company
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian enjoyed another successful year of Pour Another Round’s Outdoor Winter Beer Fest in Green Bay, WI. The festival was…
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Ep. 117 - Style History: Munich Dunkel
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian is excited to bring a new style history episode to you all! The Munich Dunkel is a tried true old school beer that has…
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Ep. 116 - A Short History on Guinness
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Happy belated St. Patrick’s Day! Whether it’s green beer or an Irish dry stout, this is a holiday Brian always enjoys. Looking…
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Ep. 115 - Industry Trends: What Makes a Great Taproom?
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Here is the second installment of the fresh “Industry Trends” format. Today’s episode takes a deep dive on the history behind the…
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Ep. 114 - Audience Submission Round 6
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! This episode is the second round of beers given to him by one of the biggest supporters of the pod, Aric Mikkelson. A couple…
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Ep. 113 - Mail Time Round 3 feat. Cellar West Brewing
Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Beer turned up on Brian’s doorstep yet again! That’s right, a third brewery has officially sent Brian a package. Cellar West…
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Ep. 112 - Audience Submission Round 5
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…
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Ep. 111 - Style History: Kellerbier
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…
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Ep. 110 - BWB 2nd Anniversary!
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…
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Ep. 109 - 3 Sheeps Barrel Society
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…
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Ep. 108 - Brewery Update: Starkweather Brewing Company
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 &…
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Ep. 107 - Blind Taste Test: Adjunct Source
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…
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Ep. 106 - Brewery Special feat. Black Rose Blending Company
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…
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Ep. 105 - Industry Trends: Hop Water
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…
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Ep. 104 - Brewery Special feat. Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen
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…
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Ep. 103 - Style History: Christmas Ale Round 2
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…