🎉 300 Episodes In<br /><ul><li>Dave looks back on six years behind the mic and the evolution of the show</li><li>Early beer memories: Vienna lagers, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Dovetail Brewing</li><li>From COVID-era rants to today’s more balanced format</li><li>Listener feedback welcome as the show continues to evolve</li></ul>🍔 Chicago Beer &amp; Food Stop<br /><ul><li>Visit to Hop Butcher for a charity collab event</li><li>Smashburgers from “Biker Dude” supporting Meals on Wheels</li><li>Verdict: absolutely worth the trip—“that flipping good”</li></ul>📰 Beer &amp; Beverage News 🔥 Big Industry Move<br /><ul><li>Firestone Walker acquires Stone Brewing</li><li>Production shifting to California; major restructuring of facilities</li><li>Part of a busy acquisition streak for Firestone Walker</li></ul>🏆 World Beer Cup Highlights<br /><ul><li>Illinois breweries bringing home medals:<ul><li>Go Brewing (NA category wins)</li><li>Adams Street Brewery</li><li>Goose Island (including Bourbon County Brand Stout)</li><li>Cruz Blanca, Phase Three, Industry Ales</li></ul></li></ul>🍺 Beer Reviews – Craft Macro Series Dave kicks off a new segment reviewing “craft macros”—easy-drinking beers from craft breweries. Pipeworks – “Beer”<br /><ul><li>Style: Light lager (4.4%)</li><li>Score: 31/50</li><li>Notes: Classic macro vibe, clean but middle-of-the-road</li><li>Verdict: Solid, drinkable, not a standout</li></ul>Revolution Brewing – Cold Time Lager<br /><ul><li>Style: Premium lager (4.8%)</li><li>Score: 35/50</li><li>Notes: Balanced, flavorful, crushable</li><li>Verdict: “Put it in the cart” — strong everyday option</li></ul><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>