{"podcast":{"title":"Beer In Front","slug":"beer-in-front-26093","podcast_index_feed_id":26093,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5704447/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/beer-in-front","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62cc1808e822dfe4ac923a775f56e035.jpg","author":"Dave Zalatoris","episode_count":274,"summary":"I'm Dave, a regular Chicago Beer Guy with a podcast about some old school beers and new classics. Sometimes the Beer In Front of you is the best one yet! https://www.patreon.com/beerinfront https://linktr.ee/BeerInFront Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support .","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beer-in-front-26093"},"episode":{"title":"296 Ska Brewing","slug":"296-ska-brewing","published_at":"2026-03-30T00:19:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beer-in-front-26093/296-ska-brewing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beer-in-front-26093","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/296-ska-brewing--70984270","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70984270/296.mp3","summary":"🍺 Beer In Front – Episode 296 Guest: Ska Brewing co-founder Dave Thibodeau 🎙️ Episode Summary Dave Zalatoris is joined by craft beer OG Dave Thibodeau of Ska Brewing for a conversation that hits the sweet spot between beer, music, and staying true to your roots. From the early “punk rock” days of microbrewing to today’s ultra-competitive craft landscape, this episode dives into how Ska Brewing has stayed relevant for over 30 years. Plus: beer news, industry trends, and a review of Ska’s brand new West Coast IPA. 🍻 In This Episode 🎤 Interview: Dave Thibodeau (Ska Brewing) The origins of Ska Brewing and its deep roots in punk, ska, and DIY culture What early craft beer was really like (hint: not always good… and nobody noticed) How today’s drinker has changed—and why you can’t get away with mediocre beer anymore The evolution of IPAs—from no IPA at all to flagship status Brewing innovation: cryo hops, biotransformation, and modern West Coast IPA techniques The wild story of opening (and closing) a location in 71 minutes due to COVID Why “beyond beer” (seltzers, RTDs) still feels off-brand for many legacy brewers Craft beer shakeout: who survives and why Ska’s experimental “Mod Project” beers—including the unforgettable Pink Vapor Stew The importance of community and Durango’s role in Ska’s identity 🍺 Beer Review Ska Brewing – New West Coast IPA Aroma: Mango, guava, bright tropical notes Appearance: Clear, classic West Coast look with solid foam Flavor: Balanced hop profile with noticeable bitterness (in a good way) Takeaway: A modern West Coast IPA that respects tradition while using new-school techniques Verdict: 👉 “Put it in the cart.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group","meta_description":"🍺 Beer In Front – Episode 296 Guest: Ska Brewing co-founder Dave Thibodeau 🎙️ Episode Summary Dave Zalatoris is joined by craft beer OG Dave Thibodeau of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2304,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beer-in-front-26093/episodes/296-ska-brewing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beer-in-front-26093/296-ska-brewing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}