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308 Summer Happenings At Revolution Brewing
Jun 22, 2026
31m 46s
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Jun 8, 2026
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306 Merican Light Beer With Israel Dominguez
Jun 1, 2026
40m 52s
305 Run The Bulls With Devon
May 25, 2026
29m 39s
304 Emrys Beer & Mead Works
May 20, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() 308 Summer Happenings At Revolution Brewing | This week, Dave chats with Kim Vavrick from Revolution Brewing about everything happening this summer at Chicago's largest independent brewery. First up is Fundraiser Friday on June 26th, benefiting the Brave Space Alliance. Kim explains how the program works, why supporting local organizations is important to Revolution, and how beer lovers can help simply by enjoying a draft beer. The conversation also covers:Fundraiser Fridays and upcoming partnershipsCommunity-focused events like Physical Media Night and the International Language CaféThe new Cold Time Mix PackThe success of Ante Zero, Revolution's non-alcoholic version of Anti-Hero IPADeep Wood Series Season Tickets and what barrel-aged beer fans can expect in 2026Collaborations with Dark Matter Coffee, Private Press, and More BrewingSummer beer releases, Oktoberfest plans, and World Cup watch parties at the taproomHow Revolution continues to strengthen its connection to Chicago through community involvement, partnerships, and great beerFeatured Beers Dave samples all four beers in the new Cold Time Mix Pack:🍺 Cold Time Premium Lager🍺 Cold Time Amber Lager🍺 Cold Time Extra Export Lager🍺 Cold Time Dry Crisp Rice LagerCheck Out Million Podcasts for more top beer related shows! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 31m 46s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() How Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping What We Eat And Drink✨ | weight loss drugsconsumer behavior+4 | — | GLP-1 medicationsOzempic+8 | — | weight lossGLP-1+5 | — | 20m 18s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() 306 Merican Light Beer With Israel Dominguez✨ | beer brandinglight lager+5 | Israel Dominguez | Merican Light BeerAnheuser-Busch | North CarolinaTennessee+1 | Merican Light BeerIsrael Dominguez+8 | — | 40m 52s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() 305 Run The Bulls With Devon✨ | beer newscraft beer+3 | Devon Douglas | — | Pamplona | beercraft beer+5 | — | 29m 39s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() 304 Emrys Beer & Mead Works✨ | meadbrewing traditions+3 | Thomas Croskrey | Korean-style lagerSchlitz+2 | Washington State | meadbrewing+4 | — | 30m 22s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() 303 Craft Beer Week✨ | craft beerbrewery updates+4 | — | ZimaDanube Swabian+10 | IllinoisMichigan | craft beerIllinois Craft Beer Week+8 | — | 15m 25s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() How 2020 Changed Beer✨ | beer industry2020 changes+3 | Rod J | The Brewers AssociationHop Butcher+1 | — | beer2020+3 | — | 2h 21m 42s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() 301 Tate Huffard From Best Day Brewing✨ | non-alcoholic beerBest Day Brewing+3 | Tate Huffard | Wild AmericanKolsch+2 | — | non-alcoholic beerBest Day Brewing+3 | Best Day BrewingINFRONT | 44m 54s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() 300 Episodes✨ | podcast evolutionbeer reviews+3 | — | Vienna lagersSamuel Adams Boston Lager+13 | — | Beer In Frontcraft beer+6 | — | 16m 45s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() 299 Revolution Changes The Game✨ | craft beernon-alcoholic beer+2 | — | non-alcoholic beersRevolution Brewing+2 | — | beer newsRevolution Brewing+1 | — | 22m 55s | |
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| 4/13/26 | ![]() 298 A Barrel Aged April✨ | barrel-aged beerChicago breweries+2 | Marty Scott | Deepbarrel-aged beer+3 | Chicago | barrel programRevolution Brewing+2 | — | 54m 51s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() 297 The Reviews Are In✨ | beer reviewsbeer news+2 | — | Sierra NevadaDragon’s Milk+5 | New HollandChicago | Dragon’s MilkMidwest Coast Brewing+3 | — | 18m 22s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() 296 Ska Brewing✨ | craft beermusic+5 | Dave Thibodeau | West Coast IPAPink Vapor Stew+6 | West Coast | Ska BrewingWest Coast IPA+3 | — | 38m 24s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() 295 Admiral Maltings & Firestone Walker Sunglider✨ | maltcraft malting+3 | Ron Silberstein | Firestone WalkerSunglider+3 | California | craft beerFirestone Walker+2 | — | 1h 05m 26s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() 294 The Craft Beer Concierge✨ | craft beerbeer merger+3 | Allo Gilinsky | PerennialPerennial saison+4 | Chicago | Chicagosaison+2 | — | 37m 48s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() 293 The Wildest Story In Beer✨ | brewery closuresbeer news+2 | — | Cold TimeSculpin IPA+9 | ChicagolandIllinois | ChicagolandBrewDog+5 | — | 25m 29s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() 292 Lone Tree Brewing Company✨ | brewingcraft beer+3 | Jerry Siote | Mexican LagerIPA+5 | ColoradoParker | aviationfinance+5 | — | 38m 55s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() 291 Kalm With Kava✨ | kavatraditional drinks+2 | Morgan Smith | KavaKalm With Kava+2 | South PacificFiji+4 | South PacificFiji+4 | — | 48m 02s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() 290 Goat Patch Brewing✨ | Goat Patch Brewingbrewing philosophy+3 | Justin Grant | Keystone Light AppleGoat Patch Brewing+15 | ColoradoColorado Springs+2 | Scottish aleshazy IPAs+3 | — | 36m 09s | |
| 2/2/26 | ![]() 289 Get Dave A Zima! | 🍺 Beer In Front — Episode 289 Wet February Begins, Brewery Closures, Zima Dreams & Barrel-Aged Beers Episode 289 kicks off with Dry January officially in the rearview mirror and Wet February underway. Host Dave Zalatoris reflects on dropping 10 pounds during January, the success of his non-drinking month, and a massive surge in YouTube growth—even without beer-heavy content. But it’s not all good news. Dave talks about troubling brewery closures in the Chicago area, urges listeners to support local breweries while they can, and dives headfirst into beer and beverage news from across the country. And yes… the quest to Get Dave a Zima is officially on. 🍻 This Episode Covers:Dry January results, weight loss, and keeping things balanced in Wet FebruaryRecord-breaking YouTube growth and why non-beer content helpedChicago brewery closures, including Alarmist and Short Fuse BrewingWhy supporting local breweries matters more than everThe nostalgia, history, and comeback attempts of Zima—and why Dave needs one nowBeer and beverage news from around the country📰 Beer & Beverage News Highlights:Short Fuse Brewing (IL) closing after 10 years due to lease and cost pressuresGreat Lakes Brewing teasing an Apple Pie variant of Eliot NessBell’s Brewery announcing Citrus Hopslam (10% ABV)Craft Maltsters Guild hosting an advanced malt production course at Montana StateTHC beverages arriving at Chicago’s United CenterBeatBox Beverages layoffs following Anheuser-Busch acquisitionNew Voodoo Ranger x Invincible Blood Orange IPAAlesmith, Societe Brewing & Modern Monk Coffee collaborationGreat American Beer Festival moving outdoors in DenverYes… a beer brewed with bear scat (and Dave has thoughts)🍺 Beer Reviews:Revolution Brewing – Deth Urana (Deep Wood Series)Barrel-aged imperial stout with cinnamon, coconut, and maple notes👉 Verdict: Put it in the cart immediatelyFirestone Walker – Double Barrel Ale (DBA)Oak-fermented classic celebrating Firestone Walker’s 30th anniversary👉 Verdict: Crushable, balanced, and outstandingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 21m 48s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() 288 Enjoy Your Pause With Comma | 🍻 Beer In Front – Episode 288 Guest: Kevin Waltermire, Co-Founder of CommaThanks to a listener assist, Episode 288 is stacked—from THC-infused non-alcoholic beer to industry news, Dry January reflections, and a pair of solid beer reviews to close things out. 🍺 🎙️ This Week’s Interview Dave is joined by Kevin Waltermire, co-founder of Comma, a THC-infused non-alcoholic beer brand built for people who love beer culture but want a different kind of buzz. What you’ll hear in the conversation:Why Comma focuses on “pauses” instead of quitting alcohol altogetherHow Comma differs from THC seltzers (spoiler: it’s actually brewed)The role of THC, CBD, and Lion’s Mane in creating a social, balanced experienceWhy Comma avoids shaming drinkers and embraces beer cultureWhere THC beverages fit into the future of craft beerThoughts on regulation, age-gating, dosage limits, and synthetic THCWhat new beer styles (and even wine 👀) Comma is exploring next🛒 Where to find Comma:Direct-to-consumer at enjoycomma.comChicago area bottle shops including Garfield’sAlcohol-alternative retailers nationwide📰 Beer & Beverage NewsA bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act could lower swipe fees for small businesses, including breweriesAllagash Brewing Company announces a Maine Blueberry Ale coming this springBoulevard Brewing Company releases a Dubai-style chocolate ale (13.5% ABV, limited availability)BuzzBallz launches a pink diamond engagement ring promo for Valentine’s DayFirestone Walker Brewing Company reveals the brewery lineup for the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational (tickets on sale February 4)🧃 Dry January Check-InDave wraps up his final week of Dry JanuaryDown 7 pounds and feeling good heading into what promises to be a “wet February”🍺 Beer Reviews Non-Alcoholic Review:Galaxy Ripple Imperial IPA from Best Day Brewing65 caloriesWest Coast-leaning bitterness with solid hop characterA standout NA option worth grabbingRegular Beer Review:Farm to Fist Fresh Hop IPA from Revolution Brewing7.5% ABVCentennial, Crystal, Amarillo & Comet hopsA must-buy for West Coast and fresh-hop fans🍻 Final Thoughts From THC beverages and NA beer to fresh hop IPAs and industry policy, this episode hits a little bit of everything. Big thanks to Kevin Waltermire for the conversation—and as always… Sometimes the beer in front of you is the best one yet.Enjoy CommaHemp Beverage AllianceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 38m 51s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() 287 The Business Of Beer | Data, Dollars, and the Business of Beer (feat. Matt Gacioch, Brewers Association) Host: Dave ZalatorisNetwork: Beer Media GroupCraft beer isn’t just passion projects and taproom vibes — it’s big business. On Episode 287 of Beer In Front, Dave digs into the numbers, trends, and realities shaping today’s beer industry with Matt Gacioch, staff economist at the Brewers Association. From rising costs and tighter margins to non-alcoholic growth and why January is brutal for breweries, this episode takes a clear-eyed look at where craft beer stands in 2026 — and where it’s headed.What You’ll Hear in This Episode The State of Craft Beer in 2026Why craft beer has shifted from “If you build it, they will come” to a Moneyball-style, data-driven industryWhat a “maturing market” actually means for breweriesWhy neighborhood taprooms and hospitality matter more than everCosts, Tariffs, and Tight MarginsHow aluminum, equipment tariffs, and inflation are squeezing breweriesWhy many breweries can’t raise prices without losing customersThe looming impact of 10-year lease renewals from the 2010s boomClosures vs. Openings: Context MattersWhy more closures than openings sounds scarier than it really isThe difference between individual brewery pain and industry-wide healthWhy shuttered brewery spaces are staying empty longerWhat Business Models Are WorkingWhy hyper-local, hospitality-focused breweries are holding up betterHow large regional craft breweries benefit from economies of scaleWhy distribution is harder — but not impossible — for new entrantsNon-Alcoholic & Low-ABV Beer GrowthWhy NA beer still has major runwayThe importance of occasion-based drinkingHow local breweries making NA versions of flagship beers could push the category forwardThe Rise of the 19.2oz StovepipeWhy high-ABV stovepipes make sense in today’s economyGen Z drinking myths vs. what the data actually showsSurviving Dry JanuaryWhy January is always the toughest month for breweriesProgramming, community, and creativity as survival toolsWhy breweries need to offer more than “just beer” in winterReasons for OptimismCraft beer’s role as a social connectorWhy community still wins — even in uncertain timesWhy beer isn’t a fad, and never has been🍻 Beers Featured on the Show Beer In Front (NA Edition)NA Ninja vs. Unicorn – Pipeworks Brewing CompanyA standout non-alcoholic double IPA with real body, foam, and bitterness — proof that NA beer keeps getting better.Additional Beer ReviewTurbo Reaper IPA – Three Floyds BrewingA West Coast-leaning IPA with bold can art, solid hop character, and easy availability (yes, even at Target).📰 Beer & Beverage News HighlightsDos Equis brings back The Most Interesting Man in the WorldGoose Island announces a new barrel-aged stout Ska Brewing enters the low-dose THC beverage spaceDogfish Head collaborates with Survivor on a new IPAAmerican Airlines adds Athletic Brewing NA beer to flightsSierra Nevada doubles down on sustainabilityAlarmist Brewing announces closure — a tough loss for Chicago beerBrewers AssociationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 43m 47s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() 286 Peggy Returns! | Episode 286 of Beer In Front covers a lot of ground, blending beer news, personal updates, product reviews, and a deeper look at the non-alcoholic beer category. Dave Zalatoris opens the show with a Dry January check-in, sharing progress so far—down 4.4 pounds thanks to more water, NA beers, and watching calories. While the scale is moving in the right direction, better sleep hasn’t followed yet, proving Dry January isn’t a cure-all, but it’s still paying off. The episode then dives into beer and beverage news from around the country. Highlights include Kishwaukee Brewing’s elderberry ale made with berries grown at McHenry County College, Goat Patch Brewing reopening the former Pikes Peak Brewing location, and several Denver-area events, including a Belgian beer documentary screening at Bruz Beers. Dave also shares excitement over Great Lakes Brewing expanding their Irish beer lineup, Troegs bringing back Nugget Nectar, Lakefront Brewery’s “My Turn” blueberry peach lager, and Firestone Walker celebrating 30 years with anniversary releases and a refreshed mix pack. A major segment of the episode focuses on the rise of non-alcoholic beer, with a history and perspective on Athletic Brewing Company. Founded in 2017 by Bill Shufelt and brewer John Walker, Athletic helped redefine the NA category by limiting alcohol creation during brewing instead of stripping it out later. Dave explains how Athletic became the dominant NA brand, why their early success mattered, and why drinkers shouldn’t overlook other breweries now producing excellent non-alcoholic options. Later, Peggy returns to review a THC beverage from Wynk, the Black Cherry Fizz. With zero calories, zero sugar, and a balanced 5mg THC / 5mg CBD dose, it earns a strong recommendation as an approachable alcohol alternative. Dave wraps things up with a non-alcoholic beer review of Sierra Nevada’s Trail Pass Hazy IPA—big, dank aroma up front, but solid citrus and fruit flavor in the glass.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 19m 29s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() 285 Happy New Year | Dry January Doesn’t Mean Ditching Your Local Brewery Happy New Year! I kick off 2026 with a Dry January check-in and a reminder that taking a break from alcohol doesn’t mean abandoning your favorite breweries — especially during one of the toughest months of the year. I'll share smart, simple ways to support breweries without drinking, including buying merch and gift cards, ordering NA beers or hop waters, showing up for events, grabbing food, leaving reviews, and being the designated driver for friends. The episode also touches on the most unexpected beer news of the week: the Pop-Tarts Bowl, complete with beer and pastry pairings. Plus, I went down a tech rabbit hole after testing ChatGPT’s ability to generate a Midwest-style hazy IPA recipe — raising the question of whether AI should ever play a role in brewing. 🍻 Beer ReviewsSierra Nevada Trail Pass Golden (NA) – Looks the part but falls flat on flavor.Central Waters Rift IPA – A well-balanced, flavorful IPA with great hop character and a clean finish.As always, I'll wrap things up by encouraging listeners to keep showing up for local breweries — pint or no pint. Sometimes the beer in front of you is the best one yet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 15m 21s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() 284 Beer In Review | In the final episode of 2025, I'll go solo to recap a packed year for Beer In Front. From major beer news and industry trends to podcast milestones, festival highlights, and standout beers, this episode ties a big holiday bow on everything that made 2025 memorable. Plus, I'll crack open a couple of seasonal favorites and reflects on how beer content—and attention spans—continue to evolve. Featured BeersPollyanna Brewing – Fireside Gap (Winter IPA, 5.8%)A darker, old-school West Coast-style IPA with a great malt-hop balance. Great Lakes Brewing – Christmas Ale (7.5%)A holiday classic brewed with honey and spices—22 years strong and still deliveringBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.Beer Media Group | 23m 03s | ||||||
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