Beer In Front

A Very Special Guest Star

July 21, 2022 23:22 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

This week I’m joined by my wife Ruby and we had When It Rains from Half Acre and Morton’s Salt. I’ll also talk about beer from Lake Effect and Casa Humilde!

#118 Heineken/Rob Talks Beer

July 14, 2022 23:39 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

This week I chatted with Rob over at Rob From The Internet Talks Beer, we talked about Canadian breweries and his new home brewing system! I also had a Heineken as the Beer In Front this week!

Champagne Velvet

July 08, 2022 10:56 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MB

Solo show this week, I had Champagne Velvet from Upland as the Beer In Front plus the usual beer news and reviews!

#116 Designated Quizzers/Mickey’s

June 30, 2022 10:45 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MB

This week I tried a Malt Liquor and I’ll let you listen to hear what I think. Jason over at the Designated Quizzers Podcast stopped by and we talked about his show and Buffalo area beers!

Old Irving Brewing

June 24, 2022 12:03 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MB

This week I talked to Trevor and Matthew with Old Irving Brewing. We talked about their history and what’s coming up in the future. I also had 3 of their beers to talk about on the show.

Father’s Day Episode

June 17, 2022 04:29 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

This Father’s Day, I talked about the beer my Father drank and I have submissions from some friends about beer their Dads and Moms drank!

Cider Cruise Recap & Busch Beer

June 10, 2022 02:05 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Fun show this week. I talk about the terrific time I had on the Chicago Cider Week Cruise and some of the great cider. I’ll also go old school with the Beer In Front with Busch Beer and if you need a wedding performed, I’m your Reverend!

Leinenkugel & 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin

May 24, 2022 22:32 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week I sat down with Alderman Matt Martin of the 47th Ward in Chicago to discuss our great area! I enjoyed the Leinenkugel Original Classic as the Beer In Front and reviewed the new Dr. Pepper Berry flavor.

Northman Cider/Chicago Cider Week

May 18, 2022 09:57 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

This week is about Cider! I talked to Ambrosia Borowski over at The Northman about their new cider that's available everywhere, their great location on Chicago's Riverwalk and Chicago Cider Week! I had a great cider from Right Bee Cider as well and I'm calling out the Ass Clowns who made a serial killer mix pack of beer! Chicago Cider Week Northman Chicago Right Bee Cider Download and use Newsly for free from www.newsly.me and use promo code B1NFR0NT to receive a 1-month free premium subscri...

WISH YOU WERE BEER/COASTAL FERMENTORY

May 12, 2022 01:07 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week I chatted with Tiffany & Daniel at the awesome Wish You Were Beer Show and we had Monk Rock from Coastal Fermentory. What a terrific beer! For Illinois Craft Beer Week, I had Anti Hero from Revolution as the Beer In Front, and I also know how to pronounce Illinois!

Illinois Craft Beer Week

May 04, 2022 17:02 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

This week I talked to Ray Stout the Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild all about Illinois Craft Beer Week! We talked about Beer Under Glass to everything else happening May 13-20. I also had as the Beer In Front 1899 Blonde ale from Pollyanna.

Episode 108

April 27, 2022 23:12 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

Quick show this week updating my health and discussing some future episodes.

Weekly Beer Show/Firestone Walker

April 19, 2022 22:56 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

What a fun show this week! Talked to Danny & Nate over at the wonderful Weekly Beer Show and we had a Hopnosis from Firestone Walker. I touched on some beers from 2nd Shift and Virginia Beer as well.

Beer Alternatives

April 07, 2022 02:46 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week I’m going to try 4 different canned malt/beer alternatives. A Radler, a Seltzer, a Tea, and a Bevy. Plus, the person that stole tap handles from The Green Lady, I have a word for you!

Polish Beer Zywiec/Tyskie

March 30, 2022 23:20 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

This week I talked to Derrek who hosts the I F*cking Love This Record Podcast from Poland and we discussed some Polish beers. I'll give updates on my health issues and at the end try out a Nitro Pepsi! I F*cking Love This Record Promo from Dark Matter Network

Burning Bush Brewery

March 23, 2022 01:07 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Great show this week! Talked to Brent Raska the owner of Burning Bush Brewery. We discussed opening right before the pandemic and here we are now celebrating their 2nd Anniversary!

Omega Yeast

March 16, 2022 20:57 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Awesome show this week! Talked with Lance over at Omega Yeast and we discussed the importance of yeast in Craft and Home Brewing. I also enjoyed a beer from a brewery that uses Omega Yeast and had Old Irving’s Aglow. I also have news on a benefit for Twisted Hippo hosted by Eris and the Chicago Brewseum African Influence on American Craft Brewing!

Deschutes Black Butte Porter

March 09, 2022 23:46 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

This week I’m going to discuss a great style of beer Porters! I’ll have Deschutes Black Butte as the Beer In Front as well as some local ones. At the very end, I’ll have the new Coke Starlight!

IPAs & Societe Brewing

March 02, 2022 00:07 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

On the show this week, I’ll discuss IPA’s. I had one from Societe Brewing as the Beer In Front, I also had some solid Chicago ones and a Samuel Smith’s from England.

Episode 100

February 23, 2022 00:16 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

100th Episode/2 Year Anniversary of the Podcast! I’m going back to the beginning having Vienna Lagers this week! Beers from Samuel Adams, Dovetail, and Goldfinger.

Chicago Neighborhoods

February 17, 2022 00:12 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Great show this week! I talked with Artist Steve Shanabruch from Chicago Neighborhoods about his great series. There is also a contest to win a print and a discount code for any purchases! Beers this week from Old Irving, Tarantula Hill, and Burnt City plus the return of Jagoffs!

Lil Sumpin’ Sumpin’

February 10, 2022 01:31 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

This week I’ll revisit the Lil Sumpin’ Sumpin’ from Lagunitas. I had some very good ones this week from Moor’s, Humble Forager, Solemn Oath, and 2nd Shift as well. Plus someone is so good, they made me scrap the Jagoff segment this week so don’t fast forward! I’m still fuzzy from the Malort I had with the Weekly Beer Show, check out that appearance!

Corona Extra & Familiar

February 03, 2022 02:42 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

This week I tried 2 different Corona beers, the Extra and the Familiar as the Beer In Front. I also had rock solid offerings from New Belgium, Casa Humilde, and Funkytown!

Bell’s Hopslam 2022

January 28, 2022 01:28 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week I’ll have the terrific Bell’s Hopslam 2022 as the Beer In Front. I’ll also talk about beers from Off Color, Haymarket, and Dovetail! Aaron Rodgers is Otto from A Fish Called Wanda as well!

Dale’s Pale Ale

January 20, 2022 05:15 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

This week I’ll feature the classic Dale’s Pale Ale as the Beer In Front. Plus there are women arrested for glitter and some guy lost 1.5 inches due to Covid?

Beer For Lounging

January 13, 2022 01:29 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Solid show this week where I have the wonderful Beer For Lounging from Off Color as the Beer In Front, I also had the Sugar Creek Pilsner from Dovetail and that was fantastic as well! There were plenty of Jagoffs this week and I’m fired up!

Stax Records

January 08, 2022 00:09 - 1 hour - 109 MB

On this special edition, I’ll talk Stax Records and its history with Emmy and Grammy Award winner Robert Gordon author of the terrific book Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion. I’ll talk about the label and also include a chat with my friend Grant Agbefe about his feelings on Otis Redding.

Austin Beerworks Sputnik Stout

January 05, 2022 02:14 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Still feeling the effects of Covid but had a fantastic beer from Austin Beerworks. Had some other beers from Austin and will discuss a few that helped me get better!

The Covid Episode

December 27, 2021 02:44 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week, I’ll discuss my fun with Covid! Voice isn’t the best this week, but still a fun episode! Shoutouts to E14, Strive Seek Find, The Beer Review Show, Beer’d Al Podcast and David Carey!

Nova Brewing Okinawa Smoke

December 15, 2021 23:26 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

Quick show this week, I'll have a wonderful beer called Okinawa Smoke from Nova Brewing in California. Plus, a surprise towards the end!

Old Rasputin

December 09, 2021 02:46 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

This I‘ll feature the classic Old Rasputin as the Beer In Front plus there are a plethora of Jagoffs this week!

2021 Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

December 01, 2021 22:55 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

Good show this week where I have the always fabulous Celebration Ale from Sierra Nevada!

Alaskan Smoked Porter

November 19, 2021 17:05 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Good show this week where I‘ll have the 2021 Smoked Porter from the Alaskan Brewing Company as the Beer In Front. I also talk about good beers from Revolution, Brooklyn, and Wellspent. I have some details on a beer from Dovetail that will use malt that hasn‘t been used in beer since WWII.

The St Louis Episode

November 10, 2021 21:36 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

This week I sat down with Brian over at Three One Pour to discuss the St Louis beer world. We had a Rhu Bee brewed by Earthbound in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society. I also enjoyed a black IPA from Wellspent and had the fantastic Technical Ecstasy from 2nd Shift! Three One Pour Earthbound Beer Wellspent Brewing 2nd Shift Brewing

Alarmist Brewing Angel Of Fire

November 04, 2021 02:22 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

Good show this week where I'll have a wonderful roasted lager from Alarmist Brewing in collaboration with the Chicago Brewseum. I'll also have some St Louis beers from Wellspent and Perennial Artisan Ales thanks to Brian at Three One Pour. Plus I'll call out a former Chicago athlete who's known for his allergies to gratuities as a Jagoff of the week! Alarmist Brewing Chicago Brewseum Wellspent Brewing Company Perennial Artisan Ales Three One Pour

Moose Drool & Strive Seek Find

October 27, 2021 22:51 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

This week I sat down with my good friend Chance Whitmore from the Strive Seek Find Podcast and we talked about his show and enjoyed a See You In Helles from Snake River Brewery. I also enjoyed a Moose Drool from Big Sky as my classic Beer In Front!

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

October 20, 2021 23:18 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Awesome show this week. I interviewed Jim McCune and Jackie DiBella from the Craft Beer Marketing Awards and discussed the awards and craft beer marketing. The Beer In Front this week was Focal Banger, and I had some great ones from Revolution & Phase Three. Someone go to Pints and Pies this weekend for me please! Craft Beer Marketing Awards Pints and Pies Prop Day 2021 Shoutout to Kelli Madden for joining my Patreon!

From The Land Of Sky Blue Waters

October 13, 2021 03:36 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

Going back to a macro this week with the beer refreshing Hamm‘s. I also enjoyed offerings from Off Color, Mad Swede, Bissell Brothers, and McMenamins! Plus, don‘t build 2 toilets side by side so you can talk to your significant other!

Funkytown Brewing Hip Hops and R&Brews

October 07, 2021 19:29 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

Great show this week where I have the flagship beer from Chicago‘s newest brewery Funkytown and it‘s a winner! I‘ll also have a chat with one of the co-hosts of the terrific Drunk Theory podcast Kelli Madden! There are fine beers I‘ll have from Hopewell, and Pilot Project, plus a non-political Jagoff segment!

Pabst Blue Ribbon

September 30, 2021 03:30 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

This week I‘ll feature PBR as the Beer In Front plus some great beers from Alarmist, Lake Effect, Short Fuse, Alaskan, and Mad Swede. Thanks to Chance for the Mad Swede!

1971 In Music Part II

September 26, 2021 01:34 - 2 hours - 213 MB

In Part II of 1971 in Music, I'll discuss some great records of the best year in Rock & Roll history along with some friends. Playlist Wars Jennifer Set Lusting Bruce Keeping Up With The Cardassians Patrick Sarah Paul Pop Culture Brews Ruvani de Silva This was a lot of fun talking to old and new friends about my favorite topic that doesn't come in a pint glass! Thanks to everyone who participated and thank you for listening!

Conyngham Brewing Shipwreck Stout

September 22, 2021 23:03 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

This week, I‘m having one of the best beers I‘ve had in Shipwreck Stout from Conyngham Brewing, Thanks to David Carey for this one. I‘ll also discuss other beers that friends have sent me and you know there are Jagoffs this week!

1971 In Music Part I

September 18, 2021 02:23 - 1 hour - 114 MB

1971 was an incredible year in popular music. On this Part I of II, I‘ll chat about some great albums with: Camille Conte Noah Sherry Lauren & Dave Carey Russ from Infectious Groove Podcast

Kelly KFM Meyer How NOT To Start A Brewery

September 16, 2021 02:32 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

Great show this week where I talked to Kelly KFM Meyer. Kelly is the former owner of the New Braunfels Brewing Company in Texas. He is the author of the book How NOT To Start A Damn Brewery and hosts a podcast with the same name. This was very informative and I thank Kelly for coming on to chat.

Katie Camlin/KC Bier Co

September 09, 2021 02:09 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

Great show this week where I shared a Dunkel with Katie Camlin with the KC Bier Co. I also talk about some area beers, have Robert The Bruce as the Beer In Front, and come out firing on a Chicago politician as the Jagoff Of The Week!

Alaskan Brewing Midnight Haze

September 02, 2021 01:24 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

I'm back from my Summer Hiatus and have a solid show for you. I'll have the new Alaskan Brewing Midnight Haze as my Beer In Front. I chatted last week with Da Beer Bros Rob & Joe and will have that interview on as well.

E14 Interview

August 26, 2021 04:15 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

On this special show, I sat down and talked with Heath from the E14 Podcast. Heath and his wife Jamie are the Sailors Voice and you can check them out wherever you listen to podcasts!

Episode 72 - Blaq & Soul

July 30, 2021 00:13 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MB

Wonderful show this week where I talked with Toni and April from Blaq & Soul about their organization and had the awesome 2nd Shift Brewing version of Reign or Shine. Brian from Three One Pour was kind enough to bring that one, so a big shout out to him! https://blaqandsoul.com/ https://www.twocc.us/ https://www.threeonepour.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beerinfront/sup...

Blaq & Soul

July 30, 2021 00:13 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB

Wonderful show this week where I talked with Toni and April from Blaq & Soul about their organization and had the awesome 2nd Shift Brewing version of Reign or Shine. Brian from Three One Pour was kind enough to bring that one, so a big shout out to him! https://blaqandsoul.com/ https://www.twocc.us/

Episode 71 - Pilsner Urquell

July 22, 2021 23:01 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Good show this week where I go way back and have the classic Pilsner Urquell as the Beer In Front. I'll also talk about beers from Hidden Hand, Old Irving, Beachwood, and Astronomy Aleworks. Plenty of Jagoffs this week too! https://partners.getearlybird.io/podcast https://www.etsy.com/shop/RubystarCards --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beerinfront/support

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