Episode Details

🎉 300 Episodes In

• Dave looks back on six years behind the mic and the evolution of the show
• Early beer memories: Vienna lagers, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Dovetail Brewing
• From COVID-era rants to today’s more balanced format
• Listener feedback welcome as the show continues to evolve

🍔 Chicago Beer & Food Stop

• Visit to Hop Butcher for a charity collab event
• Smashburgers from “Biker Dude” supporting Meals on Wheels
• Verdict: absolutely worth the trip—“that flipping good”

📰 Beer & Beverage News 🔥 Big Industry Move

• Firestone Walker acquires Stone Brewing
• Production shifting to California; major restructuring of facilities
• Part of a busy acquisition streak for Firestone Walker

🏆 World Beer Cup Highlights

• Illinois breweries bringing home medals:
  • Go Brewing (NA category wins)
  • Adams Street Brewery
  • Goose Island (including Bourbon County Brand Stout)
  • Cruz Blanca, Phase Three, Industry Ales

🍺 Beer Reviews – Craft Macro Series Dave kicks off a new segment reviewing “craft macros”—easy-drinking beers from craft breweries. Pipeworks – “Beer”

• Style: Light lager (4.4%)
• Score: 31/50
• Notes: Classic macro vibe, clean but middle-of-the-road
• Verdict: Solid, drinkable, not a standout

Revolution Brewing – Cold Time Lager

• Style: Premium lager (4.8%)
• Score: 35/50
• Notes: Balanced, flavorful, crushable
• Verdict: “Put it in the cart” — strong everyday option

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