Dave Zalatoris

Beer In Front

Leisure EN ↓ 295 episodes

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 .

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Author

Dave Zalatoris

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

The Pizza Show Part II 22.03.2023

This episode is all about Pizza! From the origins in Italy to New York and across the country. Not only will I speak about Chicago pizza, I was privileged to speak to guests to talk about pizza in their region. Grab a slice and enjoy! Guests and their links: Brian Margiotta - St Louis Daddy Porter - Madison and Beer Pairings John Carruthers - Crust Fund Pizza PJ from Crafty Devils - Phoenix Pizza...

The Pizza Show Part 1 22.03.2023

This episode is all about Pizza! From the origins in Italy to New York and across the country. Not only will I speak about Chicago pizza, I was privileged to speak to guests to talk about pizza in their region. Grab a slice and enjoy! Guests and their links: Brian Colburn - New York Jess Infante - Boston and Beer Pairings Jay C. Williams - New Haven Floyd Freeman - Pennsylvania Russ Robinson - Det...

EP150 Beer From Friends/ICBG 15.03.2023

On this Episode 150, I'll be having beers sent from friends across the country as well as am Illinois collaboration that I love. I'll sit down and talk with Ray Stout the Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild to discuss a few new laws on the books that will help both brewers in the state and consumers of craft beer all over the country. Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Promo from Supe...

Prairie Artisan Ales/Tahitian Noir 09.03.2023

This week I had one of the best Barrel Aged Stouts I've had in Tahitian Noir from Prairie Artisan Ales! I also tried the "Remastered" Boston Lager and have the usual news and talk that you've come to expect over the last 149 episodes! Prairie Artisan Ales Intro by Infectious Groove Music Grab 'Em In The Brisket EverTrending Story OddPods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

3rd Anniversary Show 22.02.2023

On this special anniversary show, I went to a brewery to have a beer I had on Episode 1, Dovetail in Chicago. I had their Vienna Lager and a Rauchbier! Dovetail Brewery Intro by Beer'd Al Podcast Promo 500 Section Lounge OddPods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Smirnoff Ice/Wish You Were Beer 15.02.2023

What a fun show! Talked with Phil over at Wish You Were Beer and we knocked off some Smirnoff Ice so you don't have to! We talked about travel, vacation houses and a lot more! I needed a local craft after that so I had one from Twisted Hippo in Chicago. Thanks to EverTrending Story for the intro! Wish You Were Beer Phil Phriday Twisted Hippo OddPods Media Ever Trending Story Infectious Groove Musi...

Cigar City Jai Alai 08.02.2023

This week I'm featuring Jai Alai from Cigar City and I'm not digging the new Fat Tire! That plus all the usual stuff each week! Shoutout to The Muck Podcast OddPods Media Richard Butler Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Modelo Especial 01.02.2023

This week I had for the 1st time in ages a Modelo Especial and you know what, I loved it! One of my favorite Macro beers out there! That plus plenty of beer news and a story reminding everyone Don't Be A Jagoff! From The Middle OddPods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Chicago Cider Week 25.01.2023

This week is all about Cider! The 2023 Chicago Cider Week starts on January 31st and I'll have cider from 2 great Chicago cideries, Eris & Right Bee Cider! I'll tell the story on how I met Ruby and Right Bee played a part in our meeting. Chicago Makes Stuff Happen! Shoutout to Big 10+4 OddPods Media Network Chicago Cider Week Eris Brewery & Cider House Right Bee Cider New Beer In Front Mer...

Firestone Walker Pivo Pils & Partake Peach Gose 18.01.2023

Lot of news in the beer world this week, I'll touch on that and have the great Firestone Walker Pivo Pils as the Beer In Front. Ruby joins me later in the show to have the NA Partake Peach Gose. All that plus a Jagoff this week! Shoutout to Pops On Hops OddPods Media BFYTW Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Soft Parade & Craft Beer Marketing 11.01.2023

Great show this week! I spoke with Jim McCune over at the Craft Beer Marketing Awards about the upcoming Crushies. The Beer In Front is the spectacular Soft Parade from Short's Brewing! I also had a NA beer I really liked from Big Drop. OddPodsMedia Shoutout to Beer'd Al Podcast Short's Brewing Craft Beer Marketing Awards Big Drop Brewing R.E.M. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

Maine Beer Company - Lunch 04.01.2023

This week I'll have 2 beers I'm spotlighting. First is the great Lunch from Maine Beer Company, I'll also review the IPNA from Lagunitas for those that are participating in Dry January. I'll talk about my top beers in 2022 and a taste of what's to come in 2023! Shoutouts to Super Media Bros and Ever Trending Story! Odd Pods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

Happy Holidays! 22.12.2022

Quick show this week with the holidays coming up. I had the Holiday Ale from New Belgium as the Beer In Front plus a bonus beer as well! Shoutout to Grab 'Em In The Brisket OddPods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

2022 Beer In Front Awards 14.12.2022

The audio version of the 2022 Beer In Front Awards. I'm joined by a plethora of fine people from the beer and podcasting community! Shoutout to Infectious Groove OddPods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Hop Butcher Supreme Being 08.12.2022

This week I have a beer so new, it was canned last week! I had a great Pilsner from Hop Butcher called Supreme Being. Plenty of Beer In Front Award news this week and don't be like the Jagoff this week! Podcasts mentioned: Michael's Record Collection & The Hustle Podcast Shoutout to The 500 Section Lounge OddPods Media Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-fr...

Great Lakes Christmas Ale 01.12.2022

What a terrific beer this week! I'm having the Christmas Ale from Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland. This is Christmas in a pint glass! Shoutout to The Muck Podcast! Other podcasts mentioned: I Had To Say It, Michaels's Record Collection, The Visionarium, and Soundtrack Your Life! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Happy Thanksgiving 24.11.2022

Happy Thanksgiving from Beer In Front! I'll have the 2022 Trader Joe's Holiday Ale this week and tell the story of my Grandmother's stuffing! Shoutout To From The Middle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Beer & Cheese/Pliny The Elder 17.11.2022

This week I'm talking Beer and Cheese with Aaron from the I Had To Say It Podcast. I also had the fantastic Pliny The Elder as the Beer In Front! Shoutouts to: Big 10 +4 Soundtrack Your Life Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Black IPA's/Cascadian Dark Ale 09.11.2022

This week I'm talking about Black IPA's and a surprise special guest star Ruby talking about Lindemans Framboise! Shoutout to Beer'd Al Podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Ice Beers 02.11.2022

This week I'm having an Ice Beer as the Beer In Front. (Don't Ask) I'll also talk about some cool upcoming news and a special return of the Jagoff Of The Week! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

New Belgium OakSpire 26.10.2022

Solid show this week where I have OakSpire from New Belgium and Four Roses. I also loved Amber’s Soul from Riverlands! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Dogfish Head 90 19.10.2022

This week I had the fantastic 90 Minute Imperial IPA from Dogfish Head as the BIF. What a great beer! I’ll talk about that plus some other terrific beers I had from across the US. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Spotted Cow 12.10.2022

On the podcast this week, I’ll judge Spotted Cow from New Glarus for the Beer In Front Awards. I also talk about some great beers from Virginia and Illinois! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

Fobab Preview 05.10.2022

The Festival Of Barrel Aged Beers is right around the corner and this week I spoke to Ray Stout over at the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild about this terrific festival! I also in the spirit of the show had a great one aged in rye from Begyle called Dressed To Impress! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

King Of Beers 28.09.2022

This week I’m having the King Of Beers as the Beer In Front! I’ll talk about some great local Chicago beers and a special return of the Jagoff Of The Week! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support . Beer Media Group

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