five beer plan

five beer plan

By: FiveBeerPlan

Language: en

Categories: Arts, Food

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. Other segments include my homebrew journey, exploration of different hop varieties, yeast strains and a beer review to boot! Episodes drop the 12th and 24th of every month. Subscribe now!

Episodes

BFB-015 three kings
Jan 08, 2026

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!

Duration: 00:13:47
BFB-14 holi-daze
Dec 30, 2025

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!

Duration: 00:17:00
E25.24 like a hawk
Dec 24, 2025

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 my visit to the Hawkeye State, get some more homebrew advice from David at Buckeye Brewcraft, take the final step in the homebrew project, review the homebrew project and maybe even enjoy a few holiday beers as well.

Duration: 00:24:07
E25.23 clean as a whistle
Dec 12, 2025

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 will see how clean yeast can get, add some adjuncts in the homebrew project, wrap up with Diana and Jacob at Ten Wasp Brewing, and review Polka King of the Midwest from 903 Brewers.

Duration: 00:35:27
E25.22 see ya lager
Nov 24, 2025

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 dive into lager yeast, get a quick tip from David at Buckeye Brewcraft, see what the yeast does in the homebrew project, talk about beer with Diana and Jacob from Ten Wasp Brewing, and review Jasmine Rice Lager from Two Toms Brewing in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

Duration: 00:34:46
E25.21 rural vibes
Nov 12, 2025

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 take the next step in the homebrew project, go to the small town of Sumner, Iowa for insight into the rural vibes of the brewery scene, and review an interesting sour from Pulpit Rock Brewing.

Duration: 00:31:53
E25.20 toppling point
Oct 24, 2025

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 kick off the next homebrew project, pick the brain of my homebrewing expert at Buckeye Brewcraft, finish up my chat with Paul from Brewery Faisan, and review a cybernetic IPA.

Duration: 00:29:51
E25.19 island view
Oct 12, 2025

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 out the next homebrew project, head downriver to a French-inspired stop, and review a fresh take on an IPA variant.

Duration: 00:27:40
E25.18 all's fair
Sep 24, 2025

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 the homebrew project, get some wisdom from my expert at Buckeye Brewcraft, run out the clock with Evan and Dave from Roar Brewing, and review a Belgian-inspired IPA.

Duration: 00:34:52
E25.17 marcher du montreal
Sep 12, 2025

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 embark on a little international ale trail adventure, check on the current homebrew project, head to Midtown Detroit for a beer or two, and review a Biere de Garde from the state of Ohio.

Duration: 00:38:20
E25.16 keeping it real
Aug 24, 2025

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 pitch the yeast in the homebrew project, get some recommendations from my expert at Buckeye Brewcraft, talk beer with Eli from Stumblebum Beer Company, and review a pretentious take on a unique sour ale.

Duration: 00:33:20
E25.15 weizen-heimer
Aug 12, 2025

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 turn to a German strain of yeast, turn things up the homebrew project, head to Metro Detroit to ride the rails with Eli Green, and review a fun take on a classic German style of beer.

Duration: 00:30:56
E25.14 pho sho
Jul 24, 2025

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 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.


Duration: 00:33:55
E25.13 feeding frenzy
Jul 12, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:33:48
E25.12 up a creek
Jun 24, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:32:10
E25.11 kool & krushable
Jun 12, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:30:46
E25.10 blowing smoke
May 24, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:39:24
E25.09 sense-saisonal
May 12, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:29:49
E25.08 rye oh rye
Apr 24, 2025

Welcome 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.

Duration: 00:34:01
E25.07 pumping iron
Apr 12, 2025

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 head to the Iron City, reveal the next homebrew project, check up on Cody at 2Toms Brewing, and review a NA beer.

Duration: 00:37:43
E25.06 drink your veggies
Mar 24, 2025

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 drink my veggies with a special guest, bottle up the homebrew project, learn more about Garden Path Fermentation, and review the homebrew.

Duration: 00:38:58
BFB-013 dark and uncut
Mar 15, 2025

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!


**SPECIAL EPISODE** - it was so much fun so this episode features a live and uncut segment of Tasting Notes with my beer pal, Mark!

Duration: 00:36:48
E25.05 dark side
Mar 14, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:41:21
E25.04 pucker up
Feb 24, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:35:43
E25.03 another rainy night
Feb 12, 2025

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 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.

Duration: 00:35:31
BFB-012 smoke rises
Feb 06, 2025

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!

Duration: 00:05:19
E25.02 chico, man!
Jan 24, 2025

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!

Duration: 00:37:09
E25.01 wild west
Jan 12, 2025

I’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.

Duration: 00:36:06
BFB-11 Buddy System
Dec 25, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:05:35
E24.24 impish or admirable
Dec 24, 2024

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 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.

Duration: 00:35:25
E24.23 goin to california
Dec 12, 2024

I’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.

Duration: 00:36:37
E24.22 friar tuck
Nov 24, 2024

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 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.

Duration: 00:33:23
E24.21 standing o
Nov 12, 2024

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 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.

Duration: 00:32:48
E24.20 crazy strain
Oct 24, 2024

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 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.

Duration: 00:34:27
E24.19 phase shift
Oct 12, 2024

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 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.

Duration: 00:32:50
E24.18 overly efficient
Sep 24, 2024

Hey 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.

Duration: 00:20:44
E24.17 stick together
Sep 12, 2024

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 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.

Duration: 00:25:19
E24.16 splitting up
Aug 24, 2024

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, 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.

Duration: 00:31:45
E24.15 just breathe
Aug 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:34:04
BFB-010 Fired Up
Aug 03, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:08:54
BFB-009 Zilla Chilla
Aug 02, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:05:51
BFB-008 Sweet Viking Nectar
Jul 31, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:07:23
BFB-007 Mead NOT Cupcakes
Jul 29, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:07:02
E24.14 gravity sucks
Jul 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:33:12
E24.13 yeast 101
Jul 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:28:30
E24.12 beer me that status
Jun 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:33:47
E24.11 school's out
Jun 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:33:32
BFB-006 In Memorium
May 27, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:07:50
E24.10 tasting takeover
May 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:30:33
E24.09 hop-portunity knocks
May 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:31:17
E24.08 flying high again
Apr 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:34:36
E24.07 over the hop
Apr 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:30:25
E24.06 school of hard knox
Mar 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:32:14
E24.05 mo hops
Mar 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:38:40
BFB-005 Darkest Undertaking
Mar 01, 2024

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!

Duration: 00:08:16
E24.04 stuck on brew
Feb 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:34:36
E24.03 hop secret
Feb 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:29:14
E24.02 parched
Jan 24, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:26:22
E24.01 goldi-hops
Jan 12, 2024

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.

Duration: 00:30:25
E23.24 hop for the future
Dec 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:31:15
BFB-004 Howling Hops
Dec 22, 2023

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!

Duration: 00:09:15
E23.23 sweater weather
Dec 12, 2023


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.


Duration: 00:29:42
BFB-003 Morning Wakeup Call
Dec 01, 2023

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!

Duration: 00:06:58
E23.22 hoppy holidays
Nov 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:28:29
E23.21 sunny side up
Nov 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:29:18
BFB-002 Unseen Creature Feature
Nov 07, 2023

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!

Duration: 00:05:27
BFB-001 Ball Bearing Blonde Ales
Nov 06, 2023

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!

Duration: 00:07:46
E23.20 hoppy birthday to me
Oct 24, 2023

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. 

Duration: 00:26:45
E23.19 hop homage
Oct 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:33:33
E23.18 hoptoberfest
Sep 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:29:35
E23.17 fuzzless fruit
Sep 12, 2023

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 Nectatron from Ogma Brewing.

Duration: 00:25:57
E23.16 fresh hop harvest
Aug 24, 2023

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. 

Duration: 00:27:20
E23.15 half-nelson
Aug 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:35:35
E23.14 bee hoppy
Jul 24, 2023

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. 

Duration: 00:33:07
E23.13 far far away
Jul 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:26:40
E23.12 hop tart
Jun 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:30:29
E23.11 yellow fever
Jun 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:35:46
E23.10 hop dreams
May 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:35:38
E23.09 berry nice
May 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:31:05
E23.08 hop reigns
Apr 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:35:15
E23.07 vitamin citra
Apr 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:30:00
E23.06 hop to it
Mar 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:28:03
E23.05 strata-spheric
Mar 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:26:43
E23.04 a hoppy heart
Feb 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:38:09
E23.03 cascade effect
Feb 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:25:16
E23.02 hopped up
Jan 24, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:25:48
E23.01 hoppy new year
Jan 12, 2023

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.

Duration: 00:35:16
E22.24 a flight return
Dec 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:34:32
E22.23 history of flight
Dec 12, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:32:30
E22.22 taking flight
Nov 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:30:07
E22.21 flight change of scenery
Nov 12, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:31:05
E22.20 flight delivery
Oct 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:23:03
E22.19 flight of steps
Oct 12, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:28:45
E22.18 flight maneuver
Sep 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:27:18
E22.17 flight sand beach
Sep 12, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:38:31
E22.16 stadium flights
Aug 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:31:49
E22.15 light flight
Aug 12, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:34:56
E22.14 hop flight
Jul 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:35:10
E22.13 - in-flight meal
Jul 12, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:32:28
E22.12 - in flight
Jun 24, 2022

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.

Duration: 00:20:56