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five beer planE25.14 pho shoWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I kick off the next homebrew project, get some reading recommendations from my expert at Buckeye Brewcraft, talk beer and brats with Brian and Kai, and review a tasty triple IPA.
2025-07-2433 minfive beer planE25.13 feeding frenzyWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I break down characters of yeast, share the idea around the next homebrew project, get the lowdown on beer and food from Brian & Kai down in central Florida, and review a refreshing regional wild ale.
2025-07-1233 minfive beer planE25.12 up a creekWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I wrap up the latest homebrew project, get some insight into filling options from my expert at Buckeye Brewcraft, settle up with Andy & Amanda from Three Trees Brewing, and review the homebrew.
2025-06-2432 minfive beer planE25.11 kool & krushableWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I move my homebrew to secondary, talk about a seasonal yeast variety, head to a unique crossroads in central Florida, and review my new summer crush.
2025-06-1230 minfive beer planE25.10 blowing smokeWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I pitch the yeast and ferment the latest homebrew project, get some packaging advice from my expert at Buckeye Brewcraft, sail into the sunset with the guys from Chubby Mermaid and review a classic dopplebock.
2025-05-2439 minfive beer planE25.09 sense-saisonalWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I boil up the latest homebrew project, talk about a seasonal yeast variety, get coastal with the dynamic duo from Chubby Mermaid, and review a sense-saisonal beer.
2025-05-1229 minfive beer planE25.08 rye oh ryeWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, the content is a little lighter but no less interesting! I mash in on the latest homebrew project, get some equipment upgrade advice from my expert David, shoot the moon one more time with Cody from 2Toms, and review a tasty barrel-aged rye beer.
2025-04-2434 minfive beer planE25.07 pumping ironWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I head to the Iron City, reveal the next homebrew project, check up on Cody at 2Toms Brewing, and review a NA beer.
2025-04-1237 minfive beer planE25.06 drink your veggiesWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I drink my veggies with a special guest, bottle up the homebrew project, learn more about Garden Path Fermentation, and review the homebrew.
2025-03-2438 min
five beer planBFB-013 dark and uncutHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
**SPECIAL EPISODE** - it was so much fun so this episode features a live and uncut segment of Tasting Notes with my beer pal, Mark!
2025-03-1536 minfive beer planE25.05 dark sideWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I explore the dark side of beer with a special guest, check on the fermentation in my homebrew project, walk along with Ron Extract from Garden Path Fermentation, and review a barrel-aged imperial stout from Juniper Brewing.
2025-03-1441 minfive beer planE25.04 pucker upWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I get sour on yeast, ferment the homebrew, say goodbye to Steve Corbin from Feed Store Beer Company, and review a Flanders red variant of Duchesse de Bourgogne.
2025-02-2435 minfive beer planE25.03 another rainy nightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it's time to go back to the ale trail for a rainy crawl, heat up the wort in my homebrew project, chat with Steve Corbin from Feed Store Beer Company, and review a complex coffee stout from Maine Beer Company.
2025-02-1235 min
five beer planBFB-012 smoke risesHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2025-02-0605 minfive beer planE25.02 chico, man!I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it's time to dig deeper into the origin of another yeast strain, mash on in my homebrew project, find out what beer makes Robert Beezer tick, and review a beer from Toppling Goliath. **NEW MONTHLY SEGMENT** - Ask the Expert with David Young from Buckeye Brewcraft!
2025-01-2437 minfive beer planE25.01 wild westI’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I kick off the 2025 ale trail with a Seattle beer fest review, lay out the next homebrew project, continue my western theme with Robert Beezer from Wyeast labs, and review an Imperial Oatmeal Stout from Fremont Brewing.
2025-01-1236 min
five beer planBFB-11 Buddy SystemHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-12-2505 minfive beer planE24.24 impish or admirableWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I will channel my inner Belsnickel, finish my journey with Katrina and William from Married with Hops, and review Northern Border Porter from FBP Homebrew Project.
2024-12-2435 minfive beer planE24.23 goin to californiaI’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it's time to examine another yeast strain, follow the fermentation in my homebrew project, take a trip with Katrina & William from Married With Hops and review a winter ale from Market Garden Brewery.
2024-12-1236 minfive beer planE24.22 friar tuckWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I channel my inner Friar Tuck, feed the yeast in my homebrew project, conclude my conversation with Jef from Loaded Dice Brewery and review a non-alcoholic option from Wisconsin Brewing Company.
2024-11-2433 minfive beer planE24.21 standing oWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I salute our veterans, turn up the heat on my homebrew project, hedge my bets with Jef from Loaded Dice Brewery and review a non-alcoholic option from Industrial Arts.
2024-11-1232 minfive beer planE24.20 crazy strainWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, we have a final session of summer beer school, I will flip the switch on the next homebrew project, finish up my interview with Nic from Charlie Foxtrot and review a barrel aged sour from Mothfire Brewing.
2024-10-2434 minfive beer planE24.19 phase shiftWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I teach another session of summer beer school, share the big reveal of the next homebrew project, take a trip to a veteran owned brewery, and review a classic Oktoberfest from Ayinger.
2024-10-1232 minfive beer planE24.18 overly efficientHey everyone! Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, summer beer school is still in session and the homebrew project wraps up with a final review. I also share my experience with a great tool that I am using in my home brew sessions.
2024-09-2420 minfive beer planE24.17 stick togetherWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, summer beer school is still in session and the homebrew project bubbles on. In a last minute twist, it's all about special guests this episode and a beer from Juniper Brewing located in Bowling Green, Ohio.
2024-09-1225 minfive beer planE24.16 splitting upWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, summer beer school is still in session, the homebrew project bubbles on, I continue chatting with Em Sauter from Pints & Panels and quaff on a beer from Quaff On! in Nashville, Indiana.
2024-08-2431 minfive beer planE24.15 just breatheWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I continue with summer beer school, start hopping up the homebrew project, engage with Em Sauter from Pints & Panels and sip on a little bit of Belgian-y goodness from Chimay.
2024-08-1234 min
five beer planBFB-010 Fired UpHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-08-0308 min
five beer planBFB-009 Zilla ChillaHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-08-0205 min
five beer planBFB-008 Sweet Viking NectarHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-07-3107 min
five beer planBFB-007 Mead NOT CupcakesHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-07-2907 minfive beer planE24.14 gravity sucksWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I continue with summer beer school, start working on my next homebrew project, reel in Frank Estramera from Muskellunge Brewing in the last half of our conversation, and review a refreshing Double IPA from Pulpo Beer Company.
2024-07-2433 minfive beer planE24.13 yeast 101Welcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I get summer beer school officially started up, share the concept for my next homebrew project, cast a line with Frank Estremera from Muskellunge Brewing, and review a unique American pilsner, also from Muskellunge Brewing.
2024-07-1228 minfive beer planE24.12 beer me that statusWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I wrap up my homebrew project, lose track of time as I conclude my interview with Jon Dispenza and Harrison Hickock from BeerMeThatMovie, and review Hops for Hawai’i by FBP Homebrew Project.
2024-06-2433 minfive beer planE24.11 school's outWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it's time to go back to school, continue the homebrew adventure, chat about podcasts and beer with a couple of old drinking buddies, and review March of Progress from Speciation Artisan Ales.
2024-06-1233 min
five beer planBFB-006 In MemoriumHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-05-2707 minfive beer planE24.10 tasting takeoverWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it's a tasting takeover! I’ll finish off my tasting session with my daughter, continue my homebrew project, and review Tongue-Tie Rye from Clinch River Brewing.
2024-05-2430 minfive beer planE24.09 hop-portunity knocksWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll investigate an experimental hop variety, kick off a new segment and review DDH 755: EXP 17701 from Blackstack Brewing.
2024-05-1231 minfive beer planE24.08 flying high againWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I roll up on a new high for beer, mash in on my latest project, close the door on my chat with Jen & Dan Hain from Fetch Brewing, and review a couple of Fetch-ing pale ales.
2024-04-2434 minfive beer planE24.07 over the hopWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll examine a unique hop variety, kick off a chat with Jen & Dan Hain from Fetch Brewing and review a Pseudo Sue variant from Toppling Goliath Brewing.
2024-04-1230 minfive beer planE24.06 school of hard knoxWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll recap my latest southern tour stops, wrap up with Scott and Zach from Chapman’s Brewing, and review Black Is Beautiful Vol 2 from FBP Homebrew Project.
2024-03-2432 minfive beer planE24.05 mo hopsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll examine a final New Zealand hop variety, re-up with Zach from Chapman’s Brewing and review Everyday Fog (Motueka) from Abomination Brewing.
2024-03-1238 min
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Have you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2024-03-0108 minfive beer planE24.04 stuck on brewWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll stick it to the breweries, talk beer with Paola Valbuena from Pulpo Brewing in the conclusion of our conversation and review a big, bold winter beer favorite from Big Lake Brewing.
2024-02-2434 minfive beer planE24.03 hop secretWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll go down under for another hop variety, talk with Paola Valbuena from Pulpo Brewing in Willoughby, Ohio and review Long Haired Freaky People from Drekker Brewing.
2024-02-1229 minfive beer planE24.02 parchedWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll explore the origins of Dry January, finish up my conversation with Bruce Vivian from Nocterra Brewing and review a regional non-alcoholic IPA from 2Toms Brewing in Ft Wayne, Indiana.
2024-01-2426 minfive beer planE24.01 goldi-hopsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll kick off the new year with another hop variety, chat with Bruce Vivian from Nocterra Brewing in Columbus, Ohio and keep it regional as I review Hop Head by Listermann Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2024-01-1230 minfive beer planE23.24 hop for the futureWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about the current state of the craft beer industry, finish my interview with David Young from Buckeye Brewcraft in Columbus, Ohio and review All-Season Dry Irish Stout by FBP Homebrew Project.
2023-12-2431 min
five beer planBFB-004 Howling HopsHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2023-12-2209 minfive beer planE23.23 sweater weatherWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it’s time to deck the hops, talk beer with David Young from Buckeye Brewcraft in Columbus, Ohio, and review Pour 1-9 from Maumee Bay Brewing.
2023-12-1229 min
five beer planBFB-003 Morning Wakeup CallHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2023-12-0106 minfive beer planE23.22 hoppy holidaysWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, holiday beers are on the menu, I wrap up with Kyle Montgomery from Third Eye Brewing in Cincinnati, Ohio and review Home for the Holidays from Wolf’s Ridge Brewing.
2023-11-2428 minfive beer planE23.21 sunny side upWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it’s time to wake up to another hop variety, get heated up with the homebrew, travel to southern Ohio and visit with Kelly Montgomery from Third Eye Brewing in Cincinnati, and review Jersey Devil Dog from Abomination Brewing.
2023-11-1229 min
five beer planBFB-002 Unseen Creature FeatureHave you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2023-11-0705 min
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Have you ever been digging around your beer fridge and discovered a can or bottle of something you had not remembered was there? Well that’s what this special segment is all about! Welcome to Beer Fridge Bonus!
2023-11-0707 minfive beer planE23.20 hoppy birthday to meWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, its time to get a little sugar fix, finish my interview with Justin Hemminger from the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association and review Endless Ending from Anchorage Brewing.
2023-10-2426 minfive beer planE23.19 hop homageWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll pick a new hop to bitter understand, sit down with Justin Hemminger from the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association and review Simcoe from Evil Twin Brewing.
2023-10-1233 minfive beer planE23.18 hoptoberfestWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about the history of Oktoberfest, finish off my interview with Zack Bigelow from Ramshackle Brewing in Jonesville, Michigan and review Kiwi’s Krush by FBP Homebrew Project.
2023-09-2429 minfive beer planE23.17 fuzzless fruitWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll referee a battle of the beards for another hop variety, enjoy a homestyle interview with Zack Bigelow from Ramshackle Brewing in Jonesville, Michigan and review Nectatron from Ogma Brewing.
2023-09-1225 minfive beer planE23.16 fresh hop harvestWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, its time to harvest the hops, close the loop on my interview with Cody Moon from Science Project Brewing in Logansport, Indiana and review Yakima Fresh from Columbus Brewing.
2023-08-2427 minfive beer planE23.15 half-nelsonWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, it’s time to put a headlock on another hop variety, talk beer and awards with Cody Moon from Science Project Brewing in Logansport, Indiana, and review Tasman Bay from Treehouse Brewing.
2023-08-1235 minfive beer planE23.14 bee hoppyWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll examine the buzz surrounding mead, wrap up my interview with Taylor Gant from Ology Brewing in Tampa, Florida and review Dag the Wise from Norse Nectar Meadery.
2023-07-2433 minfive beer planE23.13 far far awayWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, we will make the jump to hop hyperspace in less than 12 parsecs, talk beer and hop choices with Taylor Gant from Ology Brewing in Tampa, Florida, and review Thanks for Letting Us Play Tonight by Hoof Hearted Brewing.
2023-07-1226 minfive beer planE23.12 hop tartWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about sour beer, finish off my interview with Huston Lett from Bastet Brewing in Tampa, Florida and review A Snowbird’s Dream by FBP Homebrew Project.
2023-06-2430 minfive beer planE23.11 yellow feverWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about the gold standard in New World American hops, brush up on Egyptian mythology with Huston Lett from Bastet Brewing in Tampa, Florida and review Amarillo On Repeat by Pipeworks Brewing.
2023-06-1235 minfive beer planE23.10 hop dreamsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about mouthfeel and how to achieve it, raise the drawbridge on my interview with Trent Snyder from Bridge Up Brewing and review Now I Am Death, Destroyer of Worlds by Adroit Theory Brewing.
2023-05-2435 minfive beer planE23.09 berry niceWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll look at one of the most versatile hop varieties, kick off my interview with Trent Synder from Bridge Up Brewing and review Mosaic Jam by Dancing Gnome.
2023-05-1231 minfive beer planE23.08 hop reignsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll use my bloodhound abilities to sniff out the importance of aroma in beer, finish up my chat with Stefan from Hoplore Brewing and review Julebryg from Motorworks Brewing.
2023-04-2435 minfive beer planE23.07 vitamin citraWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll squeeze all I can out of Citra hops, sit down for a chat with Stefan from Hoplore Brewing in Warsaw, Indiana and review Destination Paradise IPA from Ology Brewing.
2023-04-1230 minfive beer planE23.06 hop to itWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll recap my trip to the sunny south, wrap up my homebrewing shenanigans and review C's Get Degrees by FBP Homebrew Project.
2023-03-2428 minfive beer planE23.05 strata-sphericWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll look at one of the newest hop varieties, finish up my interview with Tom Carpenter from 2Toms Brewing in Fort Wayne, Indiana and review MICRODOSING: STRATA by Blackstack Brewing.
2023-03-1226 minfive beer planE23.04 a hoppy heartWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll size up the ABV of beer, chat with Tom from 2Toms Brewing in Fort Wayne, Indiana and review Bell’s Experimental IPA.
2023-02-2438 minfive beer planE23.03 cascade effectWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll look at one of the oldest hop varieties, finish up my interview with Chris and Trevor from One Well Brewing in Kalamazoo, Michigan and review Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale.
2023-02-1225 minfive beer planE23.02 hopped upWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about bitterness in beer, continue my interview with Chris and Trevor from One Well Brewing in Kalamazoo, Michigan and review 1851 Zwickel from Bridge Up Brewing.
2023-01-2425 minfive beer planE23.01 hoppy new yearWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll kick off the new year with my introduction to hops, chat with Chris and Trevor from One Well Brewing in Kalamazoo, Michigan and review Dragon Fruit Calamansi from Vault City Brewing.
2023-01-1235 minfive beer planE22.24 a flight returnWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll share some thoughts on the first year, finish up with Dan Potter from Archival Brewing in Belmont, Michigan and review The Duke Says Nein! from Archival Brewing.
2022-12-2434 minfive beer planE22.23 history of flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll dig deep for historical beer styles, sit down virtually with Dan Potter from Archival Brewing in Belmont, Michigan and review Aegir's Wreath from Archival Brewing.
2022-12-1232 minfive beer planE22.22 taking flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll flip open the doors on advent calendars and beer boxes, explore beer styles in the last half of my interview with Linus de Paoli from 3Gatos Brewing in Wyoming, MI, and review Beacon from Southern Grist Brewing.
2022-11-2430 minfive beer planE22.21 flight change of sceneryWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll flip over fall beers, talk with Linus de Paoli from 3Gatos Brewing in Wyoming, MI, and review Run Wild from Athletic Brewing Company.
2022-11-1231 minfive beer planE22.20 flight deliveryWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll subscribe to some beers, return for the second half of my interview with Ben Wade from Albion Malleable in Albion, MI, and review Victory Wheat from WellBeing Brewing out of Maryland Heights, Maryland.
2022-10-2423 minfive beer planE22.19 flight of stepsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk non-alcoholic beers, hammer out the first half of my interview with Ben Wade from Albion Malleable in Albion, MI, and review IPA from Sober Carpenter out of Montreal, Canada.
2022-10-1228 minfive beer planE22.18 flight maneuverWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll go brew-hopping on business trips, wrap up my chat with Nick LaVelle from Brewery Nyx in Grand Rapids, MI, and review Burn Bright from Patron Saints Brewery in Toledo, Ohio.
2022-09-2427 minfive beer planE22.17 flight sand beachWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I recap Burning Foot Beer Fest 2022, go gluten-free with Nick LaVelle from Brewery Nyx in Grand Rapids, MI, and review Double IPA from Brewery Nyx.
2022-09-1238 minfive beer planE22.16 stadium flightsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, take a college tour of the best beer towns, go tailgating, drill down into beer styles with Cory Smith from Twin Oast Brewing in Port Clinton, Ohio, and review Truth from Rhinegeist Brewing.
2022-08-2431 minfive beer planE22.15 light flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll sniff out skunky beers, talk freshness of beer, chat with Cory Smith from Twin Oast Brewing in Port Clinton, Ohio, and review Gathering from Wild Side Brewing.
2022-08-1234 minfive beer planE22.14 hop flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll investigate the origin story of American IPA, talk about my favorites of that style, finish my conversation with Spree from TRU Colors in Wilmington, NC, and review Tates Helles from Oyster City Brewing Company.
2022-07-2435 minfive beer planE22.13 - in-flight mealWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll nibble on food pairings, share my favorite beer cheese recipe, talk with Spree from TRU Colors in Wilmington, NC, and review Purple Punch from Hoosier Brewing Company.
2022-07-1232 min
five beer planE22.12 - in flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about international brewery hopping, properly packing a suitcase for beer, and review Oude Gueze from Brewery Fonteinen.
2022-06-2420 minfive beer planE22.11 - to new flightsWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll dabble in beer infusions, explore quick cooling beer, talk with Zach White from Chapman’s Brewing in Ft Wayne, IN, and review Irish Cream Dessert Stout from DuClaw Brewing.
2022-06-1228 minfive beer planE22.10 - flight controlWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, share my beer fest experience, talk about the benefits of VIP access, rock beer styles with Mark Osborne from Adroit Theory Brewing, and review Ossuary from Adroit Theory Brewing.
2022-05-2434 minfive beer planE22.09 - flight of fantasyWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll gush over labels and can art, talk about removing beer labels, hang out with Mark Osborne from Adroit Theory Brewing, and review Siege from Adroit Theory Brewing.
2022-05-1233 minfive beer planE22.08 - flight or fightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll finish my thoughts on big beer buyouts, talk about the perfect pour, wrap up my conversation with the deep thinking Ehren Stuff from Harry Stuff Brewing, and review Hop Horizon from Troegs Independent Brewing.
2022-04-2434 minfive beer planE22.07 - fight or flightWelcome to the five beer plan. I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll discuss big beer buyouts, frosty mugs, chat with Ehren Stuff from Harry Stuff Brewing, and review Elvis AF from BrewDog.
2022-04-1231 minfive beer planE22.06 - top flightWelcome to the five beer plan! I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk different types of beer glassware, learn about beer clean glassware, wrap up my interview with the passionate Chris Gibbons from Brass Ring Brewing, and review Lost Lager from Brewdog.
2022-03-2431 minfive beer planE22.05 - dream flightWelcome to the five beer plan! I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about whale beers, beer cellaring, talk with Chris Gibbons from Brass Ring Brewing in Grand Rapids, MI, and review Epitath (2014) from Heathen Brewing.
2022-03-1232 minfive beer planE22.04 - friendly flightWelcome to the five beer plan! I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk about beer shares, hop hacks, finish my conversation with Chris Thompson from Aistear Brewing out of Bowling Green, OH, and review Strawberry Shortcake Fandango from Toppling Goliath.
2022-02-2427 minfive beer planE22.03 - flight riskWelcome to the Five Beer Plan - I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I’ll talk domestic road trips, hop hacks, chat with Chris Thompson from Aistear Brewing in Bowling Green, Ohio, and review a couple of beers from 2Toms Brewing.
2022-02-1239 minfive beer planE22.02 - in full flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan! In this episode, I’ll talk domestic road trips, hop hacks, finish my chat with Jon from the Drinking Socially podcast, and review Saison Des Rêves from Perennial Artisan Ales.
2022-01-2429 minfive beer planE22.01 - maiden flightWelcome to the Five Beer Plan! In this episode, I’ll talk ale trails, hop hacks, chat with Jon Dispenza from the Drinking Socially podcast and review Double Toasted Marshmallow from Decadent Ales.
2022-01-1227 minfive beer planE21.00 - five beer plan - teaserWelcome to the Five Beer Plan! My name is Brian and I’m just an everyman here in the Midwest who loves the craft beer scene. This show is about the ongoing saga of my personal ale trail. I am all about trying something new wherever I go, so unless it blows me away, I rarely have the same beer more than once. In my travels, I’ve found that most breweries offer flights of beer that vary in number from venue to venue. My favorite is the five beer flight because it allows me to strategically plan the styles of...
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