300 Episodes

🎉 300 Episodes InDave looks back on six years behind the mic and the evolution of the showEarly beer memories: Vienna lagers, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Dovetail BrewingFrom COVID-era rants to today’s more balanced formatListener feedback welcome as the show continues to evolve🍔 Chicago Beer & Food StopVisit to Hop Butcher for a charity collab eventSmashburgers from “Biker Dude” supporting Meals on WheelsVerdict: absolutely worth the trip—“that flipping good”📰 Beer & Beverage News 🔥 Big Industry MoveFirestone Walker acquires Stone BrewingProduction shifting to California; major restructuring of facilitiesPart of a busy acquisition streak for Firestone Walker🏆 World Beer Cup HighlightsIllinois breweries bringing home medals:Go Brewing (NA category wins)Adams Street BreweryGoose Island (including Bourbon County Brand Stout)Cruz Blanca, Phase Three, Industry Ales🍺 Beer Reviews – Craft Macro Series Dave kicks off a new segment reviewing “craft macros”—easy-drinking beers from craft breweries. Pipeworks – “Beer”Style: Light lager (4.4%)Score: 31/50Notes: Classic macro vibe, clean but middle-of-the-roadVerdict: Solid, drinkable, not a standoutRevolution Brewing – Cold Time LagerStyle: Premium lager (4.8%)Score: 35/50Notes: Balanced, flavorful, crushableVerdict: “Put it in the cart” — strong everyday optionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group