About this episode
In this milestone 300th episode, Dave reflects on the show's evolution, shares early beer memories, discusses industry news, and reviews craft macro beers.
🎉 300 Episodes In Dave looks back on six years behind the mic and the evolution of the show Early beer memories: Vienna lagers, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Dovetail Brewing From COVID-era rants to today’s more balanced format Listener feedback welcome as the show continues to evolve 🍔 Chicago Beer & Food Stop Visit to Hop Butcher for a charity collab event Smashburgers from “Biker Dude” supporting Meals on Wheels Verdict: absolutely worth the trip—“that flipping good” 📰 Beer & Beverage News 🔥 Big Industry Move Firestone Walker acquires Stone Brewing Production shifting to California; major restructuring of facilities Part of a busy acquisition streak for Firestone Walker 🏆 World Beer Cup Highlights Illinois breweries bringing home medals: Go Brewing (NA category wins) Adams Street Brewery Goose 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: 31/50 Notes: Classic macro vibe, clean but middle-of-the-road Verdict: Solid, drinkable, not a standout…
People in this episode
Host: Dave Zalatoris
Topics covered
- podcast evolution
- beer reviews
- industry news
- listener feedback
- Chicago beer events
Keywords
- Beer In Front
- craft beer
- Chicago beer
- Firestone Walker
- Stone Brewing
- beer reviews
- podcast milestones
- listener feedback
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Firestone Walker, Stone Brewing, Meals on Wheels, Go Brewing, Adams Street Brewery, Goose Island, Cruz Blanca, Phase Three, Industry Ales
Products: Vienna lagers, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Dovetail Brewing, Bourbon County Brand Stout, Pipeworks – “Beer”, Revolution Brewing – Cold Time Lager
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