Beer In Front

Fresh Wet-Hopped Episode Hosted by: Dave Zalatoris Produced by: Beer In Front / Beer Media Group Release Date: October 2025 Runtime: ~62 minutes This week, I'll explore the world of fresh and wet-hopped beers — celebrating the seasonal release that marks one of craft beer’s most anticipated times of year. I'll talk to three standout breweries from Colorado, producing exceptional wet-hopped ales an...

The Festival Of Wood And Barrel Aged Beer is right around the corner. FOBAB will be held this year on November 7-8 at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Each session will have over 300 beverages all aged in wood or wood barrels. I'll chat with Katie Carrier from the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild to get the details on the festival for 2025!  Festival Of Wood And Barrel Aged Beer Illinois Craft Bre...

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The GABF is this weekend. I'll talk to the owners of Colorado's Bootstrap Brewing about their story, charitable work, and trying to add to their medal count as one of Colorado's most decorated breweries!  Bootstrap Brewery Great American Beef Festival Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Solo show this week, I'll have the news of the week plus some great beers from Alter, Sketchbook, and Revolution!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

This week, I stopped by Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago to hear their story. They’re hosting an Oktoberfest/Halfway to Sausagefest extravaganza this Saturday, the 27th. We’ll get the details on that, as well as talk about an amazing sandwich: The Riot! Haymarket Pub & Brewery Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media...

Comma is a new NA beer with THC, CBD, and Lion's Mane for when you need a little pause, but you don't want the alcohol hangover. They come in 3 delicious varieties and if you order now, you'll save! I also had a great beer from Destihl in Illinois and even a Tequila review this week!  Comma THC Beverages Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/su...

September is Craft Malt Month. On this episode, I’ll talk to Chris Schooley over at Troubadour Maltings to find out more about Craft Malt. I also talked to Shea Guillot from Koval Distillery about how they use local Midwest farmers for their great Whiskey!   Craft Malt Month Craft Maltsters Guild Troubadour Maltings Koval Distillery Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Millpond and Little Lager collaborated on Milklörd. Aged in Malört, this Helles is fantastic! I’ll have this, plus all the news of the week and a long-lost segment returns this week!   Millpond Brewing Little Lager   Bruz Beers   Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Firestone Walker was kind enough to send over their new Mix Pack featuring 4 great IPA's, I'll have them all this week. That, plus all the news and details on the Oak Park Microbrew Review next Saturday the 16th!  Firestone Walker Mix Pack Oak Park Microbrew Review Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Grou...

Illinois Brewing Magazine is a quarterly publication that features the finest in craft beer in our great state. Each issue is filled with everything you need to know about Illinois Breweries. The Summer 2025 issue is available now. I’ll also have offerings from Brothership Brewing and Old Irving Brewing this week.   Illinois Brewing Magazine Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Brothership Brewing Old Irv...

Fighting a summer cold so quick show this week featuring two iconic Illinois Breweries. Revolution and Phase Three!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Two great beers this week, the iconic 90 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head and the fabulous Gay IPA from Marz Brewing in Chicago! All that and the unedited Lee Elia rant in honor of his passing on this edition of Beer In Front!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Solo show this week. I’ll provide all the news of the week plus have some beers from CraftHaus, Athletic, Phase Three, and Half Day Brewing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

19 is the new 22. Or, 19.2 oz is the new bomber. The large format can known as the stovepipe is growing in popularity around craft beer and it’s not just the big players like New Belgium and Goose Island utilizing the format. Local Chicago breweries like Revolution, Half Acre and Maplewood have put their beers in the single serving can. I sat down with acclaimed writer Kate Bernot and we discussed...

Five Corners Beverage Company is a local Chicago based company that has one of the most unique tasting beverages I’ve had. They are a husband-and-wife team making small batch products right here in the Midwest. I sampled their Salted Lemonade over at Bottles and Cans a few weeks ago and had to buy it on the spot. I’m so happy to welcome Benno Nelson the co-founder of Five Corners today. Five Corne...

This week, I’ll recap the Belgian Import Festival held last weekend at Bruz Beers. Joining the show this week is my good friend D.T. who hosts the fantastic Space Channel Show over on YouTube! I sat down with Co-Owner Charlie Gottenkieny and had the terrific Diablo Colorado over at Bruz as well! Bruz Beers Space Castle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-fr...

Fun episode this week! I chatted with Nick and Joe over at the Hop In We're Drinking Podcast!  Hop In We're Drinking Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Kick Fizz is a recent entry into the THC beverage market that has been taking off lately. Joining me now to talk about Kick Fizz is Julie Rhodes, the Co-Owner of Kick Fizz.    Kick Fizz Not Your Hobby Marketing   Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Saturday, June 7th is the Belgian Import Festival at Bruz Beers in Denver! You can sample beers from 18 world-class breweries while enjoying some great offerings from Bruz. I chatted with Ryan Evans, the CEO of Bruz Beers about this one-of-a-kind event!   Belgian Import Festival Tickets Bruz Beers   Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front...

This week, I’m continuing the beer and food pairing series with Old Irving Brewing Company and their Franconian Burger. I talked to Trevor from OIB about their great brewery and menu.  I'll have a beer from OIB as well as one from Goldfinger in the episode as well!  Old Irving Brewing Company Franconian Burger Recipe     Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Kishwaukee Brewing Company has been a vital member of the Illinois beer community since 2020. They not only have some killer award-winning beer, but their taproom is equally impressive. Joining me this week is Dan & Cara Payson to share details on their awesome brewery! Kishwaukee Brewing Company Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-fron...

Illinois Craft Beer Week is May 9th-16th this year. I’d like to welcome back the Executive Director of The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Ray Stout to talk all about the festivities! I also had a fantastic beer from Alarmist as the Beer In Front!   Illinois Craft Brewers Guild   Alarmist Brewing   Rad Craft Shirt Supporting the NC Craft Brewers Foundation   Beer Media Group Become a supporter of thi...

This week, I’m starting off my beer and food pairing series strong with Half Acre Beer Company and Gumbo. I talked to Lettie and Will over at Half Acre and you don’t want to miss this if you like a good meal with your beer!   Half Acre Beer Company Gumbo Recipe   Rad Craft Shirt Supporting the NC Craft Brewers Foundation   Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

4/20 is right around the corner. I sat down with Karl Rutherford from Twisted Hippo to talk about their line of THC beverages Shine On! Each can has 10 milligrams of Delta 9 THC and CBD to get you where you want to go.  Shine On Beer Media Group Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group