Solo show this week. I’ll provide all the news of the week plus have some beers from CraftHaus, Athletic, Phase Three, and Half Day Brewing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support .
Jun 30, 2025•17 min•Season 7Ep. 163
19 is the new 22. Or, 19.2 oz is the new bomber. The large format can known as the stovepipe is growing in popularity around craft beer and it’s not just the big players like New Belgium and Goose Island utilizing the format. Local Chicago breweries like Revolution, Half Acre and Maplewood have put their beers in the single serving can. I sat down with acclaimed writer Kate Bernot and we discussed the growing popularity of the Stovepipe. All that and more on this edition of Beer In Front. Sightl...
Jun 24, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 262
Five Corners Beverage Company is a local Chicago based company that has one of the most unique tasting beverages I’ve had. They are a husband-and-wife team making small batch products right here in the Midwest. I sampled their Salted Lemonade over at Bottles and Cans a few weeks ago and had to buy it on the spot. I’m so happy to welcome Benno Nelson the co-founder of Five Corners today. Five Corners Beverage Company Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-fro...
Jun 17, 2025•40 min•Season 7Ep. 261
This week, I’ll recap the Belgian Import Festival held last weekend at Bruz Beers. Joining the show this week is my good friend D.T. who hosts the fantastic Space Channel Show over on YouTube! I sat down with Co-Owner Charlie Gottenkieny and had the terrific Diablo Colorado over at Bruz as well! Bruz Beers Space Castle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Jun 11, 2025•27 min•Season 7Ep. 260
Fun episode this week! I chatted with Nick and Joe over at the Hop In We're Drinking Podcast! Hop In We're Drinking Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Jun 06, 2025•52 min•Season 7Ep. 259
Kick Fizz is a recent entry into the THC beverage market that has been taking off lately. Joining me now to talk about Kick Fizz is Julie Rhodes, the Co-Owner of Kick Fizz. Kick Fizz Not Your Hobby Marketing Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
May 27, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 258
Saturday, June 7th is the Belgian Import Festival at Bruz Beers in Denver! You can sample beers from 18 world-class breweries while enjoying some great offerings from Bruz. I chatted with Ryan Evans, the CEO of Bruz Beers about this one-of-a-kind event! Belgian Import Festival Tickets Bruz Beers Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
May 20, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 257
This week, I’m continuing the beer and food pairing series with Old Irving Brewing Company and their Franconian Burger. I talked to Trevor from OIB about their great brewery and menu. I'll have a beer from OIB as well as one from Goldfinger in the episode as well! Old Irving Brewing Company Franconian Burger Recipe Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
May 14, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 256
Kishwaukee Brewing Company has been a vital member of the Illinois beer community since 2020. They not only have some killer award-winning beer, but their taproom is equally impressive. Joining me this week is Dan & Cara Payson to share details on their awesome brewery! Kishwaukee Brewing Company Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
May 06, 2025•22 min•Season 7Ep. 255
Illinois Craft Beer Week is May 9th-16th this year. I’d like to welcome back the Executive Director of The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Ray Stout to talk all about the festivities! I also had a fantastic beer from Alarmist as the Beer In Front! Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Alarmist Brewing Rad Craft Shirt Supporting the NC Craft Brewers Foundation Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Apr 29, 2025•23 min•Season 7Ep. 254
This week, I’m starting off my beer and food pairing series strong with Half Acre Beer Company and Gumbo. I talked to Lettie and Will over at Half Acre and you don’t want to miss this if you like a good meal with your beer! Half Acre Beer Company Gumbo Recipe Rad Craft Shirt Supporting the NC Craft Brewers Foundation Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Apr 22, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 253
4/20 is right around the corner. I sat down with Karl Rutherford from Twisted Hippo to talk about their line of THC beverages Shine On! Each can has 10 milligrams of Delta 9 THC and CBD to get you where you want to go. Shine On Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Apr 15, 2025•35 min•Season 27Ep. 252
This week, I will discuss my upcoming beer and food pairing series that will begin next month. Additionally, I will provide an update on the news of the week, and a return of a favorite from Half Acre! Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Apr 09, 2025•17 min•Season 7Ep. 251
Cheese, Beer, and Brats?! Sounds like a winner to me! Saturday April 12, The Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival will be held at the Brat Stop in Kenosha. I talked to Jason Justus from the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha to get more details! I also had a beer from one of the participating breweries, Eagle Park. Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival Eagle Park Brewing Company Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ...
Apr 01, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 250
The Coozie, chances are your junk drawer has a few. I went down a rabbit hole to find out more about it’s origin. Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support .
Mar 19, 2025•19 min•Season 7Ep. 249
Welcome to a Beer Media Group discussion on tariffs and beer. Rod J from Rod J BeerVentures and Dave from Beer In Front are your hosts and moderators. Join them and a roster full of amazing guests to talk about the subject. Emily Hutto from RadCraft Beer Aaron Gore from 5th Ingredient and Beer 30 Ryan Evans from Bruz Beers Kevin Cary from Begyle Brewing Ian Goering from Blue Ox MaltHouse Shawn Waggoner from Riverbend MaltHouse Ray Stout from the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Eric Blythe from Bott...
Mar 12, 2025•3 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 248
If you live in the Midwest, you might have heard of Gray Duck Art. They are a Minnesota based Woman owned company and have “Paint Your Pet” events at the finest breweries around. I attended one at Midwest Coast Brewing here in Chicago. I’m so excited to talk today to Maddy DePaul. Maddy is the owner of Gray Duck Art. Gray Duck Art Midwest Coast Brewing Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Mar 09, 2025•25 min
The 10th annual Colorado Pint Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 5th. Stop in at over 200 breweries throughout the state and $1 from each pint will benefit the Colorado Brewers Guild. This year’s glass looks really sharp with a Beer Is For Everyone design. Joining me now is Jason Bell, Jason is the founder of Living The Dream Brewing Company which has two locations in Colorado. Living The Dream Brewing Company Colorado Brewers Guild Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...
Feb 28, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 246
Beer In Front Turns 5! This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down at Begyle with Trent Modglin from Illinois Brewing Magazine to talk about beer. Later, Kevin Cary from Begyle joined us, and we discussed his fantastic brewery and the exciting things coming up at Begyle! Illinois Brewing Magazine Begyle Brewing Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Big Fork Brands Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 245
Brewsaki, a Japanese-style rice lager brewed in the US is rapidly becoming a favorite for Japanese food lovers. On the show this week, I talked to Dr. Rob Streisfeld the President and Co-Founder of Brewsaki. Brewsaki Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Big Fork Brands Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Feb 14, 2025•36 min
On the show this week, I’ll be chatting with Leo Allen about the Cincinnati Beer Tunnels and the area for beer lovers! Leo Allen Profound Simplicity Brewing Heritage Trail Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Big Fork Brands Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Feb 07, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 243
Quick solo show this week. I’ll be having the iconic Orval Trappist Ale along with Sí Fáng from Off Color. All that plus news, jagoffs, and a chance to win a travel mug! Promos: Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Big Fork Brands Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Jan 31, 2025•18 min•Season 6Ep. 242
On this week's show, Dave interviews Christina Rose, a travel and beer nomad, about beers in Puerto Rico, with tips on what to do in San Juan and travel advice. Love Christina Rose Promos: Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Big Fork Brands Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Jan 18, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 241
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is holding its 3rd Annual My Illinois Beer Fridge competition. January is usually a weak month in sales for all breweries, and this event will help encourage people to buy beer. Additionally, participants can win a gift certificate. #myILbeerfridge Beer Media Group Promos: Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Harpoon Brewery Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447...
Jan 09, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 240
On the show this week, I sat down with my friend Paul LaLonde and we talked beer from the Western Suburbs of Chicago. There are so many great spots there that I need to get my lazy ass out of the city and check this out for myself! Later on, I’ll have beers from More Brewing and a new one from Half Acre. Promos: Use the code inthecart for a discount and help support the podcast! Ritual Zero Proof Harpoon Brewery Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Dec 30, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 239
This week, I’m cleaning up the hard drive of beer reviews. I had plenty that didn’t make an episode so this episode will be mostly some good beers and some not so good. Promo: Harpoon Brewery Store You’ll get a discount and will help support this show as well! Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Dec 20, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 238
Joel Geier aka Brewery Travels is one of the foremost experts on breweries and taprooms in the United States. He’s up to 1367 as of this recording and has no plans on stopping there! He’s written a new book Flights Across America that will be released next week on December 17th, just in time for any last-minute holiday shopping for beer lovers. Amazon Barnes & Noble Brewery Travels Badger Beer Hour Pretentious Glass Company Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...
Dec 12, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 237
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is an idea long overdue. Every craft beer we drink today has been influenced, in one form or another, by someone on the list of inaugural nominees. Joining me this week is the Founder and President, as well as an international beer judge and accomplished author, Marty Nachel. americancraftbeerhalloffame.com RadCraft Beer Shop Use code BIF24 for Free Shipping NC Craft Brewers Foundation Beermediagroup.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Dec 05, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 236
This week I chatted with Joel Alex, he's the founder of Blue Ox Malthouse in Maine. Blue Ox provides malt for the finest breweries in Maine. I'll have some beer that utilizes malt from Blue Ox, Allagash White and Lunch from Maine Beer Company. Blue Ox Malthouse Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Nov 29, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 235
The Festival Of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer is this weekend! FOBAB will be held on November 22 and 23rd at the Credit Union 1 Arena here in Chicago. This week, I talked to Trevor and Matthew from Old Irving Brewing and John from Solemn Oath Brewery. FOBAB Old Irving Brewing Solemn Oath Brewery OddPods Media Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support ....
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 234