Mark, Mike, Rick, Tracy and Terri gather around the mics after a long break to explore beers from Idaho, Montana and Nevada. Opening song by Townes Van Zandt, Dead Flowers. Show starts at 2:45 minutes. Beers from Great Basin, Quarry Brewing, Blackfoot River, Madison River, Brownstone and Portneuf Valley.

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Mark, Mike and Rick are BACk to gather around the table and taste some beers that highlight the fresh hops. We begin with Kaiser Pils of Penn Brewing then try all three Sierra Nevada Harvest brews and then 3 years of SN Celebration only to finish off with Bridgeport's Hop Harvest Ale. Opening song by Nick Cave. Audio is a bit tinny, not sure why, but the content is good I hope.

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The crew gather together to sample a bunch of killer barley wines - new and old. This is an extended show, maybe best to break into two or four.

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A quick tribute to some of our favorite brewers while enjoying Deschutes 20th Anniversary Wit.

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The air in our neck of the woods is dense with smoke, so we decided it was time to sit down and enjoy a few beers sent to us by listeners. This is a two part show. Opening song by Townes Van Zandt, closing song by Skypark.

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The air in our neck of the woods is dense with smoke, so we decided it was time to sit down and enjoy a few beers sent to us by listeners. This is a two part show. Opening and closing music by Skypark.

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The PBN guys join with the SOBER group to sample 13 beers. This is a blind tasting, a live recording, and there were certainly some surprises. Best of Show went to Alaskan Brewing for their Barleywine.

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Rick goes it alone for this show, for hopefully the last time, to update you on news of beer happenings in Washington, Oregon and California.

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Rick goes it alone for this show, fresh off a trip to the east coast, to recount stories of beer fests and travels in general. There is some news too, announcements and other exciting stuff.

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Just returning from a trip to Russian River we crack open some very fresh beers. We also sample a few beers Mike secured on a trip to San Diego over the weekend. We start off with a beer hand delivered from Germany. This is a great show.

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We gathered with great friends, sampling beers we picked up during the holidays.

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We gathered with great friends, food and fourteen winter beers.

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After a long break, largely due to Rick and his new job, the PBN crew is back and enjoying a few good beers sent to us by the good guys at The Beer Report.

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Rick is on with a quote from Michael Jackson and talking about Fall Releases on the shelf now.

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Rick shares stories from Denver for this years Great American Beer Festival.

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Rick shares news from brewers.

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For this episode, Mark and Rick join our extended PBN gang at the CBF 2007. Featuring brewer interviews and a tribute to Michael Jackson.

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For this episode Mike, Mark and Rick gather around on a warm Summer night to enjoy a few new beers, catch up on our travels and talk about whatever came to mind. Our callibration beer of the night is a gifted beer, sent to us by JeffreyT over at The Good Beer Show, Schneider-Brooklyner's Weisse Bock.

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Rick and Tracy go to Stumptown, interview BBQ judges and generally have a good time. Also features beer news.

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News, Announcements and Ramblings. Opening by James McMurtry. Closing by Lost Dogs.

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Rick is in Portland! Being here he has put together a quick show highlighting the experience. This show starts with an interview with the Mayor of Portland, Mr Potter himself.

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Continuing our conversation with Martin Lodahl, a man who has been there, done that - literally. He's seen the world of beer first hand, has been involved since the inception of the American craft beer movement and was a pioneer in BJCP development. Along with being a well-respected writer, Martin was on the first team of BJCP style developers, has sat on the BJCP board and has helped to organize two AHA National Homebrew Competitions. Within the world of beer there are two areas Martin is most known for his works in Pre-Prohibition beers, Steam Beers (related to Pre-Prohibition) and Belgian Beers. We have been building up a good collection of rare Belgian beers and finally found a way to entice Martin to sit with us - the combintation of Hansens Kriek and Cantillong Gueze. If you love beer, really love beer, this show is for you. Martin is a wonderful story teller and his decades of experience make him one of the most impressive beer geeks we have ever met. We think you'll agree. So, sit back and enjoy this, the first of two shows focusing on Belgian (and Belgian inspired) beers with a true authority in the area. And make sure to come back next week as we continue the conversation while moving into sour beers.

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Martin Lodahl has been there, done that - literally. He's seen the world of beer first hand, has been involved since the inception of the American craft beer movement and was a pioneer in BJCP development. Along with being a well-respected writer, Martin was on the first team of BJCP style developers, has sat on the BJCP board and has helped to organize two AHA National Homebrew Competitions. Within the world of beer there are two areas Martin is most known for his works in Pre-Prohibition beers, Steam Beers (related to Pre-Prohibition) and Belgian Beers. We have been building up a good collection of rare Belgian beers and finally found a way to entice Martin to sit with us - the combintation of Hansens Kriek and Cantillong Gueze. If you love beer, really love beer, this show is for you. Martin is a wonderful story teller and his decades of experience make him one of the most impressive beer geeks we have ever met. We think you'll agree. So, sit back and enjoy this, the first of two shows focusing on Belgian (and Belgian inspired) beers with a true authority in the area. And make sure to come back next week as we continue the conversation while moving into sour beers.

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In an long and roudy marathon of beer drinking, Rick, Mark and Mike join the owner and head brewer and dozens of passers by. Opening and closing music is James McMurtry, segue in the middle is Michael Knott.

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It isn't often you'll see us gush as we did this night, the night we sampled some of the best hopped beers in the world. We started with a couple from Russian River, Blind Pig and RR IPA, then moved on to Alpine's Pure Hopiness, Lagunitas' Hop Stoopid, Russian River's Pliny the Elder and Green Flash's Imperial IPA. Epic indeed. Opening music by Bela Fleck, closing music by Beastie Boys.

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In May 2007 the Northern California Brewers Guild held their first beer festival at Sacramento's Raley Field, and Rick was there with mic in hand. In this show there are three brewer interviews, as well as brew news and announcements. Opening music by The Devil Makes Three, closing music by James McMurtry.

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The PBN crew was recently invited on a sneak peek at Northern California's newest beer destination, Auburn Ale House. Our guide and MC of the event is owner and brewer Brian Ford. Opening Music by Michelle Shocked, closing by Bruce Springsteen.

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We at PBN figured we'd better get to some of our stashed stouts before Summer is fully upon us. Thanks to Jamie and Craig for sending out some great beers - really a great show of strength from our East Coast brewers. The Lineup: Meantime IPA Smuttynose Robust Porter Victory Dark Lord Dark Star Brooklyn Dark Chocolate Stout Brew Bubbas Kentucky Breakfast Stout Brooklyn Winter - oops Also featuring some catching up with Mark, Mike and Rick, a conversation regarding upcoming shows and a cameo by Tracy as she weighs in on the Brew Bubbas Kentucky Breakfast Stout.

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The 2007 SOBER and PBN Barley Wine Tasting, featuring more than 20 beers and a lot of fun. Winner of the tasting was Old Foghorn, by Anchor Brewing.

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No Music, but lots of fun with the guys from Deschutes and area beer enthusiasts. We're celebrating Hop Henge and Buzz Saw, but also enjoy a Hopsickle and our closest beer drinking buddies.

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Rick sits for an interview with Alan Shapiro, creator of Reunion: A Beer For Hope, which benefits Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR). Alan is also owner of SBS Imports. Intro music was Old Crow Medicine Show. Closing music was The Devil Makes Three.

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We're all back and we're all healthy, let's drink some beers! This episode is recorded while Tour of California is going on. Beers sampled include New Belgium Sprinboard, Deschutes Twilight, Brooklyn Brewing Lager, and a few IPAs.

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PBN Staff is still not 100% healthy, but some news had to be put out. Here you go. Thank you.

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Rick joins a couple of beer enthusiasts from British Columbia, Canada, for some of the finer offerings of the great white north. Opening and Closing music by The Corb Lund Band, or Alberta, Canada.

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Rick joins a couple of beer enthusiasts from British Columbia, Canada, for some of the finer offerings of the great white north. This is part one of two with closing music by Jaycob Van Auken.

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Rick, Mark, Mike and Tracy tour Sierra Nevada Brewing Company with brewmast Steve Dresler.

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Rick, Mark, Mike and Tracy tour Sierra Nevada Brewing Company with brewmast Steve Dresler.

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Rick, Mark, Mike and Tracy tour Sierra Nevada Brewing Company with brewmast Steve Dresler.

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Join us in this extended show as we sample 30 Winter Beers with our closest friends.

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Listener and brewer Jamey sent us a six pack of easst coast beers he was certain we needed to try. They were great! Mark, Rick and Mike all enjoyed the samples from Smuttynose, Dogfish Head, Three Floyds, Old Dominion and Victory.

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Thanks to listener Craig, Tracy and Rick found themselves at the world famous Toronado bar in San Fran for a lot of wet hopped beer. It is noisy, it is fun... and in the end a bit like you might expect a live show to be. Enjoy it, we certainly did.

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The PBN guys join up with Deschutes and Vinos Wine and Cheese to celebrate the 2006 hop harvest and the release of Hop Trip, a wet-hopped pale ale by Deschutes. A fantastic party.

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Rick, Mark and Mike enjoy the Avery Beers compliments of James Spencer, as well as the Jubalale compliments of Deschutes. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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On our way home from the Oregon Brewers Festival we stopped in Grants Pass for some grub and grog. We liked what we found so much we brought some home with us. Now we get to enjoy them and you get to hear about it. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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Mike and Rick in Portland for the OBF. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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Rick and Mark sample several summer beers, talk food a bit and are joined briefly by Jr. Beer Geeks, the lovely Laurie, even the neighbor dog. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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Various sounds from the Oregon Brewers Festival. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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Various sounds from the Oregon Brewers Festival. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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Join us as we sit and listen in on a conversation with Fred Eckhardt, a true brewing legend. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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PBN gathers in a hot garage to brew some ESB and enjoy beers from Oregon. A good time and great beers. Audio quality a bit harry at the end, but we had fun and the content is good. Music by Guide Dogs. Find them online at myspace dot com forward slash guidedogs.

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Well, what can we say? Every once and a while we just like to talk about beer. We hopd you enjoy the conversation as Mike, Beer Geek and Rick talk about whatever comes to our minds.

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Join Rick, Beer Geek and Mike as they enjoy the brews sent by Jeff at Craft Beer Radio. Music by Guide Dogs. Find their music online at MySpace.

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PBN interviews the coordinator of the Oregon Brewers Fest. Music by Guide Dogs. Find their music online at MySpace.

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The PBN crew heads outdoors for a premier brew fest. Enjoy the interviews and fun. Music by Guide Dogs. Find their music online at MySpace.

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Fun with friends and beer as Rick and Mark sample the rest of our Sequoia stash. IPAs, Double IPAs, Imperial Stouts - oh my! Needless to say, we had a lot of fun recording this.

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The guys enjoy the best Seqouia has to offer in this two part recording. Also mentioned World Beer Cup results and other comptetition results.

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Rick and Mark are joined by Jeff and Ami to explore all things yeast.

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Guys. Beer. Family. Homebrew. What more could you ask for?

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Double IPAs of the west coast, the spoils of Big Mike's great journey and a whole lot of fun.

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Beer Geek and Rick are joined by Big Mike to sample the best of BC IPAs.

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Mark and Rick join the SOBER group for a tasting reserved for only once a year.

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Rick and Mark are joined by Tracy as they sample some of best BC porters we could find.

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Part II of Rick's pubcraw finds himself at Anderson Valley.

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Mark and Rick digress while sampling a few BC brews - Mt Begbie, Granville Island and Okagagan Springs brews.

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Rick joins his local homebrew club on a pub crawl. First stop was Mendocino Brewing Company.

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Happy New Year! Rick and Mark continue their look at grains and porters.

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Mark and Rick ramble on about grains, porters and brown ales.

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Mark, Rick and the folks of SOBER get together to sample the best brewers have to offer this holiday season.

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Mark, Rick and Mike continue to explore the jewel of the west, hops. They also sample some fine examples of west coast IPAs.

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Mark, Rick and Mike explore the jewel of the west, hops. They also sample some fine examples of west coast IPAs.

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In the PBN pilot episode Rick and Mark sample beers most consumed in America, the American Lager.

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