🍻 Beer In Front – Episode 288 Guest: Kevin Waltermire, Co-Founder of Comma<br /><br />Thanks 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:<ul><li>Why Comma focuses on “pauses” instead of quitting alcohol altogether</li><li>How Comma differs from THC seltzers (spoiler: it’s actually brewed)</li><li>The role of THC, CBD, and Lion’s Mane in creating a social, balanced experience</li><li>Why Comma avoids shaming drinkers and embraces beer culture</li><li>Where THC beverages fit into the future of craft beer</li><li>Thoughts on regulation, age-gating, dosage limits, and synthetic THC</li><li>What new beer styles (and even wine 👀) Comma is exploring next</li></ul>🛒 Where to find Comma:<ul><li>Direct-to-consumer at enjoycomma.com</li><li>Chicago area bottle shops including Garfield’s</li><li>Alcohol-alternative retailers nationwide</li></ul>📰 Beer &amp; Beverage News<ul><li>A bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act could lower swipe fees for small businesses, including breweries</li><li>Allagash Brewing Company announces a Maine Blueberry Ale coming this spring</li><li>Boulevard Brewing Company releases a Dubai-style chocolate ale (13.5% ABV, limited availability)</li><li>BuzzBallz launches a pink diamond engagement ring promo for Valentine’s Day</li><li>Firestone Walker Brewing Company reveals the brewery lineup for the 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational (tickets on sale February 4)</li></ul>🧃 Dry January Check-In<ul><li>Dave wraps up his final week of Dry January</li><li>Down 7 pounds and feeling good heading into what promises to be a “wet February”</li></ul>🍺 Beer Reviews Non-Alcoholic Review:<ul><li>Galaxy Ripple Imperial IPA from Best Day Brewing<ul><li>65 calories</li><li>West Coast-leaning bitterness with solid hop character</li><li>A standout NA option worth grabbing</li></ul></li></ul>Regular Beer Review:<ul><li>Farm to Fist Fresh Hop IPA from Revolution Brewing<ul><li>7.5% ABV</li><li>Centennial, Crystal, Amarillo &amp; Comet hops</li><li>A must-buy for West Coast and fresh-hop fans</li></ul></li></ul>🍻 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.<br /><br /><a href="https://enjoycomma.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Enjoy Comma</b></a><br /><a href="https://www.hempbeveragealliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Hemp Beverage Alliance</b></a><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://beermediagroup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Beer Media Group</b></a>