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FiveBeerPlan
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. Join me for stories, tips and interviews from an everyman's perspective. Episodes drop the 12th and 24th of every month. Subscribe now!
Welcome 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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
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!
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
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!
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
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!
Welcome 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.
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!
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
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!
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!
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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 Nectaron from Ogma Brewing.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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.
Welcome 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 beer to sample and in what order I want to drink them. I'd love to have you come alongside me as I embark on this new adventure, starting in January 2022.