Sometimes the beer in front of you really is the best one yet—and this week’s episode proves it. Dave heads back to Colorado to catch up with Justin Grant, co-owner of Goat Patch Brewing Company in Colorado Springs. Since opening in 2017, Goat Patch has built a reputation for balance: balanced beers, balanced business decisions, and deep roots in the community. From award-winning Scottish ales to hazy IPAs, lagers, and Italian pilsners, Goat Patch has something for just about every palate. Justin shares the origin story of Goat Patch, how the brewery got its name, and why “Home of Balanced Brews” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a philosophy. 🍺 In This Episode:

• The story behind the Goat Patch name and logo
• Why balance and variety have been core to their brewing philosophy from day one
• Navigating the rise of hazy IPAs while still brewing classic styles
• What it means to be a veteran-owned brewery in Colorado Springs
• The Bleating Heart Initiative and Goat Patch’s commitment to giving back
• Acquiring and rebranding the former Pikes Peak Brewing location
• Lessons learned from COVID, growth, and adding food programs
• Advice for anyone thinking about opening a brewery today
• Justin’s go-to shift beers (including that Italian pils 👀)

📰 Beer & Beverage News:

• Ball Corporation selling out aluminum can inventory through 2027
• RadCraft hosting a media relations seminar for breweries
• Dovetail Brewery’s “Thank You for Smoking” rauchbier brunch in Chicago
• Dry January alcohol sales actually increased year-over-year
• North Carolina & Colorado Pint Day glass designs revealed
• Keystone Light Apple is… a thing now 🍎🦅

🍺 Beer In Front of Me: Going Places IPA from Hopewell Brewing (Chicago)
A bright, balanced IPA that lands somewhere between West Coast and hazy—easy drinking, flavorful, and worth picking up if you see it. 🎧 Listen now and hear why Goat Patch Brewing continues to thrive by staying balanced—on tap and beyond. If you’d like to support the show, head over to Patreon.com/BeerInFront

Thanks for listening, and remember: sometimes the beer in front of you is the best one yet.

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