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five beer plan
by FiveBeerPlan
The five beer plan merges craft beer passion with real-life stories. Hosted by Brian, a Midwest homebrewer, each episode pours out hop-focused experiments, brewery spotlights, and unfiltered conversations celebrating beer culture. It's a space where tasting notes meet storytelling, and listeners feel like friends sharing a flight. Whether you are deep into brewing or just love discovering great beer, this show offers a relatable, humorous take on the craft journey. Raise a glass, lean back, and savor the stories behind the suds. Cheers to good beer and better conversation!
Episodes
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E26.19 rebel 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 make a pitch for the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to check out the history of homebrewing, launch into a new interview with…
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E26.18 dade zone
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 for packaging of the homebrew project, the final chapter of my interview with Simon Brooks from Athenaeum Brew Lounge and a review of Marky’s Juicy Pale Ale from FBP...
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E26.17 i am the law
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 check on the fermentation of the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to check out Beer Laws, open the first chapter of my conversation with...
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BFB-017 dig doug
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!
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E26.16 sticky fingers
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 for my favorite summer beer fest recap, the yeast pitch in the homebrew project, and a review of Saison from Stumblebum Brewing.
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E26.15 - wie gehts?
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 contemplate the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Eastern Europe, wrap up my interview with Huston Lett from Florida Avenue…
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E25.14 confessions
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 started on the new homebrew project, dig deep with Huston Lett from Florida Avenue Brewing, and review Crispy Morning from Finback Brewing.
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E26.13 house party
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 contemplate the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Medieval Estates, reflect on beer and brewing with Huston Lett from Florida…
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BFB-016 rocking out
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!
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E26.12 sessionable
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 bottle up the homebrew project, learn more about hop research in Florida with Dr. Shinsuke Agehara, and review Sunny Session IPA from FBP Homebrew Project.
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E26.11 i am gruit
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 check on fermentation in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Medieval Europe, go farming in Florida with Shinsuke Agahara from the…
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E26.10 get cooking
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 think outside the box and get cooking with beer, pitch the yeast in the homebrew project, find out what makes a boozy bake with Stef Haines, and review Southern Lights from Back...
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E26.09 monk-y business
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 boil in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Medieval Europe, find out what makes a boozy bake with Stef Haines, and…
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E26.08 sun and suds
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 a sunny brew fest experience, mash in on the latest homebrew project, conclude the conversation with Dominick Peri from Prosperity Brewers in Boca Raton, Florida and review...
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E26.07 when in rome
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 reveal the next homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Ancient Rome, find out what makes Prosperity Brewers tick with Dom, and review…
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E26.06 spice is nice
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 finish the latest homebrew project, wrap up the conversation with Dan and Eric from Campfire Brewing and review A Ray of Sunshine from the FBP Homebrew Project!
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E26.05 all greek to me
I’m Brian and this is the ongoing saga of an everyman’s ale trail. In this episode, I kick off fermentation in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Ancient Greece, throw some kindling on the fire with the first part of my interview with Dan and Eric…
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E26.04 100 IBUs
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 celebrate my 100th episode of all things beer and review a big beer from Masthead Brewing in Cleveland, Ohio.
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E26.03 brew like an egyptian
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 warm things up in the homebrew project, fire up the Mash‑Shift Drive for a journey back in time to Ancient Egypt, see what’s brewing in the final part of my interview with Brit…
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E26.02 etched in stone
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 reveal the pillars of my craft beer journey, start up the mash in the homebrew project, dig a little deeper into beer with Brit from Wyrd Sisters Taphouse and Brewing, and review...
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E26.01 a beer odyssey
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 reveal the next homebrew project, fire up some new equipment for a journey back in time, get to know Brit from Wyrd Sisters Taphouse and Brewery, and review Hemel & Aarde from...
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BFB-015 three kings
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!
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BFB-14 holi-daze
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!
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E25.24 like a hawk
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...
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E25.23 clean as a whistle
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.
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E25.22 see ya lager
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…
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E25.21 rural vibes
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...
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E25.20 toppling point
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.
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E25.19 island view
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.
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E25.18 all's fair
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.
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E25.17 marcher du montreal
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…
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E25.16 keeping it real
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…
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E25.15 weizen-heimer
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...
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E25.14 pho sho
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.
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E25.13 feeding frenzy
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...
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E25.12 up a creek
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…
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E25.11 kool & krushable
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.
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E25.10 blowing smoke
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...
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E25.09 sense-saisonal
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.
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E25.08 rye oh rye
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…
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E25.07 pumping iron
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.
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E25.06 drink your veggies
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.
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BFB-013 dark and uncut
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...
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E25.05 dark side
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...
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E25.04 pucker up
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.
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E25.03 another rainy night
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...
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BFB-012 smoke rises
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!
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E25.02 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...
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E25.01 wild west
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...
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BFB-11 Buddy System
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!
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The five beer plan merges craft beer passion with real-life stories. Hosted by Brian, a Midwest homebrewer, each episode pours out hop-focused experiments, brewery spotlights, and unfiltered conversations celebrating beer culture. It's a space where tasting notes meet storytelling, and listeners feel like friends sharing a flight. Whether you are deep into brewing or just love discovering great beer, this show offers a relatable, humorous take on the craft journey. Raise a glass, lean back, and savor the stories behind the suds. Cheers to good beer and better conversation!
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