Beer In Front

Second City Meadery

July 18, 2023 03:52 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MB

Changing things up this week and talking Mead. I stopped over at Second City Meadery and spoke to Peter Schultz there. I really enjoyed the 3 I had from them and will by all means be stopping over there again! Second City Meadery Promo: Married With Television OddPods Media

Bonus Episode 168

July 13, 2023 01:31 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MB

After a month or so of interview shows, I wanted to put out a quick "fun" sized episode. I'll have the latest in beer news and a couple really good beers to talk about! Promo: OddPods Media

Soundtrack Your Life

July 10, 2023 03:25 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this episode, I talked with Ryan Pak over at Soundtrack Your Life. We talked Movies, Music & Beer! Soundtrack Your Life is a must listen for me each week and Ryan is a fellow Certified Beer Server as well! Soundtrack Your Life Promo: EverTrending Story OddPods Media

Hello Monty/Dynamo Beverage

July 04, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 46.7 MB

This week I sat down with Clay Gentry over at Hello Monty/Dynamo in Chattanooga. I'm telling you, these beers were fantastic! I also had a local Chicago beer from Maplewood that was great as well. Hello Monty Maplewood Brewery Promo: Grab'Em In The Brisket OddPods Media

How To Learn More About Beer!

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MB

Do you want to learn more about different beer styles? Want to learn techniques that will make the beer you serve smell and taste better? This episode is for YOU! I talked with Chris Pisney over at the Cicerone Program and we discussed the program and how that will help all of us be more educated when it comes to beer. You don't have to be in the beer industry to find everyday use in the Cicerone Program! Cicerone Program Promo: Infectious Groove Music OddPods Media

EP164 Crooked Hammock

June 20, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 65.5 MB

If you're in the Delaware or Myrtle Beach area, Crooked Hammock Brewery is a place you must hit up! I had some killer beers from them and talked with Larry Horwitz who is the Director Of Brewing Operations. Their Hammock Light Lager is their newest offering and it's one to have on any day! Crooked Hammock Brewery The Muck Podcast OddPods Media

Great Lakes Brewing Company

June 14, 2023 04:09 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MB

I'm honored to have Michael Williams over at Great Lakes Brewing Company on today to talk about my favorite National Craft Brewery. I've had their classic beers on the show before and today we'll have two of their new offerings. Was informative to talk with a Classic Craft Brewery about their heritage and their plans for the future. Great Lakes Brewing Company Promo: From The Middle OddPods Media

Montucky Cold Snacks

June 08, 2023 00:22 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

What a fun show this week! Talked with Seamus Gallager over at Montucky Cold Snacks about their beer that is everywhere now! Fun company that doesn't take themselves too seriously and gives 8% back to local charities! Montucky Cold Snacks Promo: BFYTW OddPods Media

EP 161 Walnut River Brewing

May 31, 2023 04:19 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MB

Back from vacation and my Birthday with a great show this week! I talked to Jay Sanderson from Walnut River Brewing about Irish Red Ales, the state of Kansas, and even a Brothel! Walnut River Brewing Promos: Super Media Bros Beer'd Al Podcast OddPods Media

Episode 160 Beer School

May 16, 2023 23:31 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MB

This week I’m going back to school! Beer School that is at the Old Town Pour House. They are having a series of Brew U Beer School courses featuring some great local and national breweries. I talked with Doug Wise the Director of Beverage at Bottleneck Management. We’ll talk about the Beer School along with the Pour House and other Bottleneck locations. I’ll also have Bruski from Noon Whistle. Bruski is the Gold Medal Winner of the American Style Amber Lager at the 2023 World Beer Cup! Old ...

Great Lakes & Maplewood

May 10, 2023 01:01 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MB

Good show this week where I'll have Dortmunder Gold from Great Lakes Brewing out of Cleveland and Maplewood's Son Of Juice from Chicago. That along with the usual segments and I might start another podcast? Great Lakes Brewing Maplewood Brewery Promo: Grab 'Em In The Brisket OddPods Media

Summer Beers

May 02, 2023 03:14 - 19 minutes - 22 MB

This week even though it's a little chilly in Chicago I'm having 3 Summer Beers! That and I say goodbye to a dear friend. Beers from Sierra Nevada, Bell's, and Revolution. Support The Show On Patreon Promo: Infectious Groove Music OddPods Media

Japanese Lagers

April 26, 2023 19:38 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week I'm going to have Sapporo and Kirin as the BIF along with Rainbow Sherbet from Prairie Artisan Ales. Promo: 500 Section Lounge OddPods Media Pods R Us

Cerveza Victoria

April 18, 2023 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

This week I'm trying something new. The podcast is here and the video version is up over on YouTube. I'm having the classic Cerveza Victoria and the new Hop Butcher Pickle Spear as the Beer In Front this week. Both beers are really good in their own way! The Muck Podcast OddPods Media

Bud Light

April 12, 2023 18:54 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MB

Quick show this week, I'll have a Bud Light to piss off Robert Ritchie and have the usual beer topics of the week. Promo by From The Middle OddPods Media Mike Ness Don't Think Twice

SouthO Brewing Company

April 06, 2023 03:23 - 41 minutes - 47.9 MB

This week I talked with Trevor over at SouthO Brewing in Oceanside, California. That's a spot to visit if you are in the area! We discussed the brewery and their Gluten Reduced line of beers. I also tried the 3 new Dead Guy styles from Rogue and talked about them. SouthO Brewing Company Rogue Dead Guy Promo from B1G Talk OddPods Media

Coors Light w/Jay & Kay

March 29, 2023 20:06 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MB

This week I chatted with Kay & Jay over at the Fuck My Work Life Podcast and we had Jay's favorite Coors Light! That and all the usual subjects you've come to know and love! Beer In Front Fuck My Work Life Shoutout to BFYTW Odd Pods Media

The Pizza Show Part II

March 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

This episode is all about Pizza! From the origins in Italy to New York and across the country. Not only will I speak about Chicago pizza, I was privileged to speak to guests to talk about pizza in their region. Grab a slice and enjoy! Guests and their links: Brian Margiotta - St Louis Daddy Porter - Madison and Beer Pairings John Carruthers - Crust Fund Pizza PJ from Crafty Devils - Phoenix Pizza from Lou Malnati’s & Vito and Nick’s RC Cola Pizza Port Brewing Odd Pods Media

The Pizza Show Part 1

March 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

This episode is all about Pizza! From the origins in Italy to New York and across the country. Not only will I speak about Chicago pizza, I was privileged to speak to guests to talk about pizza in their region. Grab a slice and enjoy! Guests and their links: Brian Colburn - New York Jess Infante - Boston and Beer Pairings Jay C. Williams - New Haven Floyd Freeman - Pennsylvania Russ Robinson - Detroit Promo from Beer’d Al Podcast Intro by BFYTW Odd Pods Media

EP150 Beer From Friends/ICBG

March 15, 2023 00:14 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MB

On this Episode 150, I'll be having beers sent from friends across the country as well as am Illinois collaboration that I love. I'll sit down and talk with Ray Stout the Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild to discuss a few new laws on the books that will help both brewers in the state and consumers of craft beer all over the country. Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Promo from Super Media Bros Odd Pods Media Intro by Pops on Hops

Prairie Artisan Ales/Tahitian Noir

March 09, 2023 00:16 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MB

This week I had one of the best Barrel Aged Stouts I've had in Tahitian Noir from Prairie Artisan Ales! I also tried the "Remastered" Boston Lager and have the usual news and talk that you've come to expect over the last 149 episodes! Prairie Artisan Ales Intro by Infectious Groove Music Grab 'Em In The Brisket EverTrending Story OddPods Media

3rd Anniversary Show

February 22, 2023 17:45 - 20 minutes - 23.3 MB

On this special anniversary show, I went to a brewery to have a beer I had on Episode 1, Dovetail in Chicago. I had their Vienna Lager and a Rauchbier! Dovetail Brewery Intro by Beer'd Al Podcast Promo 500 Section Lounge OddPods Media

Smirnoff Ice/Wish You Were Beer

February 15, 2023 18:58 - 1 hour - 70 MB

What a fun show! Talked with Phil over at Wish You Were Beer and we knocked off some Smirnoff Ice so you don't have to! We talked about travel, vacation houses and a lot more! I needed a local craft after that so I had one from Twisted Hippo in Chicago. Thanks to EverTrending Story for the intro! Wish You Were Beer Phil Phriday Twisted Hippo OddPods Media Ever Trending Story Infectious Groove Music

Cigar City Jai Alai

February 08, 2023 22:38 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week I'm featuring Jai Alai from Cigar City and I'm not digging the new Fat Tire! That plus all the usual stuff each week! Shoutout to The Muck Podcast OddPods Media Richard Butler

Modelo Especial

February 01, 2023 04:04 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week I had for the 1st time in ages a Modelo Especial and you know what, I loved it! One of my favorite Macro beers out there! That plus plenty of beer news and a story reminding everyone Don't Be A Jagoff! From The Middle OddPods Media

Chicago Cider Week

January 25, 2023 22:02 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MB

This week is all about Cider! The 2023 Chicago Cider Week starts on January 31st and I'll have cider from 2 great Chicago cideries, Eris & Right Bee Cider! I'll tell the story on how I met Ruby and Right Bee played a part in our meeting. Chicago Makes Stuff Happen! Shoutout to Big 10+4 OddPods Media Network Chicago Cider Week Eris Brewery & Cider House Right Bee Cider New Beer In Front Merchandise

Firestone Walker Pivo Pils & Partake Peach Gose

January 18, 2023 21:53 - 27 minutes - 31 MB

Lot of news in the beer world this week, I'll touch on that and have the great Firestone Walker Pivo Pils as the Beer In Front. Ruby joins me later in the show to have the NA Partake Peach Gose. All that plus a Jagoff this week! Shoutout to Pops On Hops OddPods Media BFYTW Podcast

Soft Parade & Craft Beer Marketing

January 11, 2023 22:08 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MB

Great show this week! I spoke with Jim McCune over at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards about the upcoming Crushies. The Beer In Front is the spectacular Soft Parade from Short's Brewing! I also had a NA beer I really liked from Big Drop. OddPodsMedia Shoutout to Beer'd Al Podcast Short's Brewing Craft Beer Marketing Awards Big Drop Brewing R.E.M.

Maine Beer Company - Lunch

January 04, 2023 21:48 - 22 minutes - 25.4 MB

This week I'll have 2 beers I'm spotlighting. First is the great Lunch from Maine Beer Company, I'll also review the IPNA from Lagunitas for those that are participating in Dry January. I'll talk about my top beers in 2022 and a taste of what's to come in 2023! Shoutouts to Super Media Bros and Ever Trending Story! Odd Pods Media

Happy Holidays!

December 22, 2022 00:17 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MB

Quick show this week with the holidays coming up. I had the Holiday Ale from New Belgium as the Beer In Front plus a bonus beer as well! Shoutout to Grab 'Em In The Brisket OddPods Media

2022 Beer In Front Awards

December 14, 2022 17:09 - 2 hours - 139 MB

The audio version of the 2022 Beer In Front Awards. I'm joined by a plethora of fine people from the beer and podcasting community! Shoutout to Infectious Groove OddPods Media

Hop Butcher Supreme Being

December 08, 2022 02:41 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week I have a beer so new, it was canned last week! I had a great Pilsner from Hop Butcher called Supreme Being. Plenty of Beer In Front Award news this week and don't be like the Jagoff this week! Podcasts mentioned: Michael's Record Collection & The Hustle Podcast Shoutout to The 500 Section Lounge OddPods Media

Great Lakes Christmas Ale

December 01, 2022 00:13 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MB

What a terrific beer this week! I'm having the Christmas Ale from Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland. This is Christmas in a pint glass! Shoutout to The Muck Podcast! Other podcasts mentioned: I Had To Say It, Michaels's Record Collection, The Visionarium, and Soundtrack Your Life!

Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022 00:52 - 17 minutes - 19.5 MB

Happy Thanksgiving from Beer In Front! I'll have the 2022 Trader Joe's Holiday Ale this week and tell the story of my Grandmother's stuffing! Shoutout To From The Middle

Beer & Cheese/Pliny The Elder

November 17, 2022 10:30 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week I'm talking Beer and Cheese with Aaron from the I Had To Say It Podcast. I also had the fantastic Pliny The Elder as the Beer In Front! Shoutouts to: Big 10 +4 Soundtrack Your Life Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)

Black IPA's/Cascadian Dark Ale

November 09, 2022 04:08 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week I'm talking about Black IPA's and a surprise special guest star Ruby talking about Lindemans Framboise! Shoutout to Beer'd Al Podcast!

Ice Beers

November 02, 2022 01:14 - 22 minutes - 26 MB

This week I'm having an Ice Beer as the Beer In Front. (Don't Ask) I'll also talk about some cool upcoming news and a special return of the Jagoff Of The Week!

New Belgium OakSpire

October 26, 2022 18:46 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MB

Solid show this week where I have OakSpire from New Belgium and Four Roses. I also loved Amber’s Soul from Riverlands!

Dogfish Head 90

October 19, 2022 20:07 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MB

This week I had the fantastic 90 Minute Imperial IPA from Dogfish Head as the BIF. What a great beer! I’ll talk about that plus some other terrific beers I had from across the US.

Spotted Cow

October 12, 2022 03:32 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MB

On the podcast this week, I’ll judge Spotted Cow from New Glarus for the Beer In Front Awards. I also talk about some great beers from Virginia and Illinois!

Fobab Preview

October 05, 2022 01:30 - 22 minutes - 25.8 MB

The Festival Of Barrel Aged Beers is right around the corner and this week I spoke to Ray Stout over at the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild about this terrific festival! I also in the spirit of the show had a great one aged in rye from Begyle called Dressed To Impress!

King Of Beers

September 28, 2022 03:17 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MB

This week I’m having the King Of Beers as the Beer In Front! I’ll talk about some great local Chicago beers and a special return of the Jagoff Of The Week!

Better On Draft/Bell’s Amber

September 16, 2022 18:50 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MB

I spoke with Kenneth over at the Better On Draft podcast and Michigan Brewery Map App, they are your go-to source for all things Michigan Beer! Bell’s Amber is the Beer In Front this week and I’ll also talk about the wonderful Revolution/Garrett Popcorn collab Caramel Crisp Ale!

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