Beer In Front

Beer In Front

I'm Dave, a regular Chicago Beer Guy with a podcast about some old school beers and new classics. Sometimes the Beer In Front of you is the best one yet! https://www.patreon.com/beerinfront https://linktr.ee/BeerInFront Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.

Episodes

273 GABF Preview W/Bootstrap Brewing

October 6, 2025 • 33 mins
The GABF is this weekend. I'll talk to the owners of Colorado's Bootstrap Brewing about their story, charitable work, and trying to add to their medal count as one of Colorado's most decorated breweries! 

Bootstrap Brewery
Great American Beef Festival

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272 Good Thing I'm Right Handed

October 1, 2025 • 18 mins
Solo show this week, I'll have the news of the week plus some great beers from Alter, Sketchbook, and Revolution! 



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271 Haymarket Pub & Brewery

September 25, 2025 • 46 mins
This week, I stopped by Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago to hear their story. They’re hosting an Oktoberfest/Halfway to Sausagefest extravaganza this Saturday, the 27th. We’ll get the details on that, as well as talk about an amazing sandwich: The Riot!

Haymarket Pub & Brewery



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270 Comma THC Beverages

September 15, 2025 • 18 mins
Comma is a new NA beer with THC, CBD, and Lion's Mane for when you need a little pause, but you don't want the alcohol hangover. They come in 3 delicious varieties and if you order now, you'll save!
I also had a great beer from Destihl in Illinois and even a Tequila review this week! 

Comma THC Beverages

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269 Craft Malt Month

August 26, 2025 • 45 mins
September is Craft Malt Month. On this episode, I’ll talk to Chris Schooley over at Troubadour Maltings to find out more about Craft Malt. I also talked to Shea Guillot from Koval Distillery about how they use local Midwest farmers for their great Whiskey!  

Craft Malt Month
Craft Maltsters Guild
Troubadour Maltings
Koval Distillery

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268 Millpond & Little Lager Malort Collab

August 19, 2025 • 10 mins
Millpond and Little Lager collaborated on Milklörd. Aged in Malört, this Helles is fantastic! I’ll have this, plus all the news of the week and a long-lost segment returns this week!  

Millpond Brewing
Little Lager  

Bruz Beers  
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267 Firestone Walker Mix Pack

August 10, 2025 • 17 mins
Firestone Walker was kind enough to send over their new Mix Pack featuring 4 great IPA's, I'll have them all this week. That, plus all the news and details on the Oak Park Microbrew Review next Saturday the 16th! 

Firestone Walker Mix Pack
Oak Park Microbrew Review

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266 Illinois Brewing Summer 2025

August 3, 2025 • 45 mins
Illinois Brewing Magazine is a quarterly publication that features the finest in craft beer in our great state. Each issue is filled with everything you need to know about Illinois Breweries. The Summer 2025 issue is available now. I’ll also have offerings from Brothership Brewing and Old Irving Brewing this week.  

Illinois Brewing Magazine
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
Brothership Brewing
Old Irving Brewing  

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Episode 265 Revolution & Phase Three

July 27, 2025 • 14 mins
Fighting a summer cold so quick show this week featuring two iconic Illinois Breweries. Revolution and Phase Three! 

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#264 Dogfish Head 90 & Marz Gay IPA

July 14, 2025 • 18 mins
Two great beers this week, the iconic 90 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head and the fabulous Gay IPA from Marz Brewing in Chicago! All that and the unedited Lee Elia rant in honor of his passing on this edition of Beer In Front! 



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Episode 263

June 30, 2025 • 17 mins
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.



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The Stovepipe Can

June 23, 2025 • 31 mins
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 Stov...
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Five Corners Beverage Company

June 16, 2025 • 40 mins
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


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Belgian Import Festival Recap With Space Castle

June 10, 2025 • 27 mins
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

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Hop In We're Drinking

June 5, 2025 • 52 mins
Fun episode this week! I chatted with Nick and Joe over at the Hop In We're Drinking Podcast! 

Hop In We're Drinking

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Kick Fizz With Julie Rhodes

May 26, 2025 • 38 mins
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  

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Belgian Import Beer Festival At Bruz Beers

May 19, 2025 • 40 mins
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  

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Food & Beer Series With Old Irving Brewing Company

May 13, 2025 • 40 mins
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    

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Kishwaukee Brewing Company

May 5, 2025 • 21 mins
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

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Illinois Craft Beer Week 2025

April 29, 2025 • 22 mins
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  


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