Beers on Us with Mike Lynch and Patrick Harris: Recent Episodes
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Whether you’re a beer insider or just a happy beer drinker, this is your podcast! With Patrick working in the beer industry and Mike tasting his way around Oregon and southwest Washington’s best brewpubs, Beers on Us taps into the knowledge, stories and experiences of brew masters, distributors, bartenders, bottle shop owners and beer consumers. From the beer mecca that is Portland to the rest of the world, Mike and Patrick share their “Beer of the Week” and their definite opinions with each podcast, making this a fun listen. Pull up a barstool!
This week's podcast has brewer Sean Burke sitting down with Patrick to discuss his career in beer, what's next for him, and what the future of the scene looks like.
Season 2 begins with Patrick manning the controls. Whenever he needs help, he always thinks of Brian Koch from Lombard house to join the pod. They discuss Lombard House's anniversary, state of the industry, fresh hop season, and just some great storytelling.
Although it wasn't in the plans, it turns out that this episode will be Mike's last on Beers on Us. So Patrick pulled a beer from his cellar for beer of the week, and the guys chat about all the episodes they've done together. Mike cries a bit. Ya know, the usual.
It's just Mike in the booth today, and he tried to be creative with alliteration...but really he's doing a mini tasting room with 2 beers!
Our very first second trip to a location episode! Patrick has returned from Hawaii and has tales and beer. Plus a REALLY COOL collab for beer of the week!
We chat about what we know and/or heard about the festivals in the heat this weekend, plus two more box beers.
OBF is this weekend but it's not the same as it used to be, plus having two more beers from the box!
The Messenger has sent us a new box of beer shaped goodies. We do a box reveal and then pick one for the Beer of the Week!
The boys are back from a couple of covid absences to ask an interesting question. Plus, trying the hazy version of 3-way!
A milestone episode where we take a look back at the podcast's existence, plus a delightful beer of the week!
How can we get beers from across the ocean to taste better when they get here? Plus, our yearly 3-Way IPA Beer of the Week!
For the common beer consumer, do medals matter? Plus an exciting/nervewracking beer of the week!
There are so many anniversary beers lately! Plus what on earth is this beer of the week.
Mike's back from NJ, was the beer any better? And trying 3 interesting sounding beers from some new and/or not often consumed breweries!
Mike and Patrick presented an award at this week's OBA's, and react to the awards as a whole!
But not really. Kids choosing beer can art is the real topic you creeps. We're 'blown away' by the beer of the week as well, for not the reason you would think.
Patrick got a really cool opportunity this past weekend, plus an old friend we haven't seen in a while for Beer of the Week
Mike finally tried a place, Patrick tried to be adventurous but wasn't. Just a quick hitter for you all this week.
The boys do a 'mini' (4 beer) interactive tasting room. A new brewery, a collab, a show fav, and a show fav seasonal series!
Did you like our suffering when drinking the non-alcoholic beer? THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!
The boys chat about a very unique and rare to find style! Plus a VERY STRONG Beer of the Week!
Mike gives a go at beer trivia with Patrick...if you like this concept let us know! Plus is this Beer of the Week the same as a past one with a diff name?
Catching up on some beer news, as well as two beers from a new brewery in Beer of the Week!
Dry January is discussed, and a really cool beer of the week that may or may not make Patrick vom!
Trends from last years in craft beer, and giving our personal beer awards. Plus a beer of the week!
Mike and Patrick did an IG live session (due to covid) after a month off from the pod. Here's the ripped audio of that in podcast form! We'll be back each week!
Drinking the Cherry Barrel Aged Jubelale and wanting more non BBA beer variants. Plus #notasaisonbrewery for Beer of the Week!
The Covid wall is complete! Let's take a gander at some of the beers we've had over the last 18 months or so.
Mike and Patrick bring in 3 beers each that are comfort zone beers for them. All found at Market of Choice!
Another deep episode from Mike and Patrick as they delve into ways to get out of the rut, for both beer and life.
A quick hit with a very specific type of beer that a very specific type of podcast host will likely hate.
Wrapping up freshies season, chatting about promoting fresh hop beers, and Day 28 of Beer of the Week!!
Mike and Patrick have a couple of fresh hop beers, and taste Beer of the Week on Day 21.
Patrick stopped at a few Bend breweries, where are all the fresh hops?, and Day 14 of Beer of the Week, hazy edition.
Mike and Patrick have two Zoiglhaus Fresh Hop's, and try this year's Beer of the Week on day 7! How does the hazy IPA change after 7 days?
You're INVITED!!! Come hang with us at Baerlic on SE 11th on Thursday 8/26/2021 from 6-10 PM to celebrate the release of this year's Beer of the Week!
Mike is riding solo and talks about watching the Baerlic guys brew the 2nd Beer of the Week! Plus a fun beer of the week!
The boys wrap up their 3 episode partnership with Pelican at Cannon Beach, talking with R&D Brewer Coren Tradd and trying the new Hefe.
Mike and Patrick came into this with the idea to chat for 10-15 min, and just kept talking. Enjoy!
Mike is out so Patrick makes a call to an old friend. Industry vet, friend of the podcast and owner/operator of Lombard House, Brian Koch joins the show to discuss reopening Lombard House, quality of beer post lockdown, and a great story on how he acquired this rendition of Beer Of The Week.
Patrick had a rough beer weekend in Central Washington, we're open again!, and a very unique but terrifying Beer of the Week.
Mike and Patrick go back to Tillamook for the 2nd of 3 episodes with Pelican. They sit down with Darron to chat about the Pelican Pilsner!
The guys get ballsy and try a smoothie sour and a pastry stout in this week's interactive tasting room. Plus, Patrick FINALLY gets his hands on a special beer for Beer of the Week.
A style episode! Let's have 3 different rice lagers...and then a last second beer of the week.
Mike and Patrick get a little 'soapboxy' by talking about pay in the industry and breweries closing on certain days because of a lack of employees. Plus TWO beers for beer of the week!
The curtain has been pulled back on discrimination in craft beer industry. We bring on Blanca Quintero from the Pink Boots Society to discuss. Plus, we try this year's 3-Way IPA as beer of the week.
Mike and Patrick discuss things that turn them off from beer/breweries. Plus a beer of the week!
Mike and Patrick react to the 2021 Oregon Beer Awards, drink a GREAT beer of the week, and address the situation around harassment in the beer industry.
The first of a 3 part series with Pelican Brewing over the summer. Mike and Patrick go to Tillamook to have some beer and food, talk with Jim (CEO) and Darron (Brewmaster), and have some of the freshest Pelican beer you can get!
Mike and Patrick sit down at Lombard House with Anna Buxton and Annie Aviles prior to the opening of Steeplejack Brewing! Wonderful episode with a great/special beer of the week.
Things you should and shouldn't do at a brewery/tap house. Plus a DELICIOUS beer of the week!
Patrick went to Bend, and we haven't done a Bend episode yet! Plus Mike is in love with this beer of the week, for different reasons.
The guys have the Strata single hop from Block 15, and a variant of one of their favorite beers!
Using the Block 15 Selection Series beers, we dive into Citra v Centennial. Plus a unique beer of week that leads to a mini soapbox moment.
The guys have a very busy week, so they chat over a trendy beer for a quick 15 minute episode.
The guys bring on Christina LaRue from the Oregon Brewers Guild to chat about the alcohol tax bill, also Deschutes bought Boneyard...what??
What are we most excited to do when things return to 'normal', plus indoor dining is back this week!
Mike and Patrick have a quick chat and Mike makes Patrick try Everybody's Sneaky Sneaky Oatmeal Stout.
Mike and Patrick share some exciting brewery expansion news! And a very interesting beer of the week.
Mike and Patrick talk about the newer trend of using milk sugar in tons of beer styles!
This week the boys look ahead to 2021 and what's in store for the industry plus a nice tribute for Beer Of The Week!
Mike and Patrick do their year end awards and review of the craft beer scene in a very difficult 2020!
This week Patrick flies solo again and shares his love for the one and only Sir Paul McCartney.
This week the boys experiment again with the new Level and Old Town collab. Jason Barbee from Level joins the pod to chat plus a festive Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick try a widely distributed, regionally distributed, and small batch imperial stout to see if there are any obvious differences. Plus Mike corners Patrick into finally trying this beer of the week.
The boys get down on some interesting questions on marketing when it comes to "Winter IPA" plus a very exciting Beer Of The Week!
With Mike being a last minute scratch, Patrick takes control of this weeks episode with some rising opinions on the state of West Coast IPAs.
Mike and Patrick have the last beer from the box, chat about stress drinking (based on the election), and Beer of the Week!
Mike does a solo beer of the week, but Patrick calls in to chat about the beer on his trip around the NW!
Kevin Davey, Headmaster Brewer at Wayfinder, joins Mike and Patrick to talk Festbier's and much more!
Mike and Patrick shoot the breeze while drinking some ABGB beers gifted from The Messenger, as well as doing one of the last two WHATS IN THE BOX beers, also via The Messenger!
Mike and Patrick try two more fresh hop beers of the season, and do the Day 28 taste test of Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick have two more fresh hop beers, and do the day 22 taste test of 'Beer of the Week'! Is this the sweet spot? Tune in to find out!
Mike and Patrick try three new beers from Xicha, and do the day 15 taste test of Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick have two of the first fresh hop beers of the season, and do their "Day 8" taste test of Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick are at Baerlic for the release of their beer collab..."Beer of the Week"! They chat with Ben Parsons and Rick Hall. Beer is avail at both Baerlic locations or through their home delivery service!
Season 3 premier! With Mike basking on the Jersey Shore, Patrick invites an industry legend in Brain Koch to talk all things Lombard House, Upright Brewing, and how he has survived Covid life. Plus Beer of the Week!
In this episode, drink these beers with us! It's our very first interactive Tasting Room. Enjoy!
Mike and Patrick have one of the BBA Stouts from the Hype Box, talk about the mentality of beer shopping, and a beer of the week!
Just a quick chat about our week in beer and trying a pretty solid Mexican Lager. Cheers!
Mike and Patrick have a massive bit of news to share with you, and enjoy a 2014 Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze (from the hype box) as celebration! And, of course, Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick try the Von Ebert/Ft George collab Pilsner and Dry Hopped Pilsner side by side, and of course, beer of the week!
VERY EXCITED to share this episode with you. We got a box. A box of beer. A box of sought after beer. A box of exciting beer. Listen, you know you want to.
Mike and Patrick shoot the breeze with a delightful beer, and a REALLY GOOD beer of the week!
Mike and Patrick check in on how the reopening is going after 1 week, and well, it's certainly a Beer of the Week.
Mike and Patrick return to the wild! Breakside Milwaukie is open and the guys sit down with taproom manager Stephanie Tenz to discuss how opening has gone so far, plus the freshest beer of the week ever.
Mike and Patrick recount funny drinking stories of years past, plus a good beer of the week!
In this "not so quick hit" the guys dive into their week in beer, try a new beer from Ex Novo and Zupans, and of course, have a beer of the week!
Mike and Patrick talk about how the reopening of Oregon affects restaurants and what to expect. Plus a very good week in beer for both!
Mike and Patrick wrap up the box with some Clown Shoes beer, and a very nice easy drinking delicious Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick try the Elijah Craig FifyFifty Imperial Stout and the Good Life/Ale Apothecary Brett Lager, plus beer of the week!
Mike and Patrick try two beers from the 'Whats in the Box' episode, and another very nice surprise in Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick get their hands on two beers from a MUCH SOUGHT AFTER brewery, does it live up to the hype? And Beer of the Week!
Mike and Patrick grab a beer and chat, come join the conversation! They also have a Beer of the Week, because of course!
Mike and Patrick do an over the phone takeover with Brewery 26, whose story around the coronavirus is unfortunate but hopeful as well!
What will the beer scene look like after the pandemic is over? The guys take some guesses at what could happen.
The guys try to bring some normalcy to your lives with a tasting room edition of the podcast, plus, of course, discussing the fallout of COVID-19.
Well, what else is there to talk about? How does a pandemic affect the brewery and restaurant industry? We do have a beer of the week though!
Mike and Patrick continue last week's discussion about beers and breweries that become massively popular across the country for one (or a few) beer(s). Plus a solid beer of the week!
Mike and Patrick are at Bridgetown Beerhouse for the 'Battle of the Brands' where they blind taste 8 different beers. They also talk to Robby Roda from Day 1 Distribution!
Mike and Patrick go to Function to talk to Tony Roberts of the Oregon Brewers Guild about the moved up Oregon Craft Beer Month.
Mike and Patrick open a gifted box of barrel-aged beers, and react to OregonLive's list of the 20 best breweries in the city. Plus a surpisingly delicious beer of the week!