Beer In Front

The host introduces a review of a Firestone Walker IPA variety pack sent as samples, promising an honest assessment of the beers.

The host introduces episode 290 featuring an interview with Justin Grant, co-owner of Goat Patch Brewing in Colorado, discussing the brewery's nine-year history and award-winning beers.

The host discusses his successful Dry January, weight loss, and upcoming beer content, including reviews and social media updates.

This episode features an interview with Marty Natcho about his new book 'The Beer Story Project' and his role in the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame.

The host introduces episode 288, discussing upcoming content including an interview with Kevin Waltermeyer from Comma about THC non-alcoholic beverages and thanking a listener for arranging it.

This episode segment introduces holiday gift ideas for beer lovers, including beer suggestions and news about Anheuser-Busch InBev's acquisition of Beatbox.

The host introduces an interview with Julie Rhodes about Kick Fizz, a new low-dose THC beverage with CBD, and mentions a review by Peggy.

This episode features an interview with David Nilsen discussing beer and chocolate pairings, including specific examples like a Belgian triple and Vosges chocolate, along with news and upcoming topics.

This episode provides a brief history of Anchor Brewing Company, including a review of Anchor Christmas Beer and a taste test of PBR.

The host introduces a beer and food pairing episode featuring Trevor Rose Hamblin from Old Irving Brewing, discussing a burger recipe and craft beer celebrations.

This episode segment discusses the rise and fall of Pete's Wicked Ale as an early craft beer pioneer from the 1980s-90s, along with coverage of the Fobeb Festival featuring wooden barrel-aged beers in Chicago.

This episode segment introduces a discussion on THC beverages facing legal scrutiny from attorney generals, with the host planning to explore this topic in detail.

This episode previews the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, featuring an interview with Bootstrap Brewing and discussions about award-winning beers like Bell's Expedition Stout and Old Irving Kolsch.

This episode segment introduces the upcoming Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival in Kenosha, Wisconsin on April 12, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club, and features an interview with Jason Justice.

The host introduces episode 268 of Beer in Front, discussing a Malort beer collaboration from Mill Pond and Little Lager, and shares highlights from the Oak Park Microbrew Review festival.

The host apologizes for missing last week's episode due to technical issues and personal health, discusses a lost interview with Trent Modulin, and announces a collaboration for the Midwest Beer Show.

The host discusses his plans for dry January in 2026, including continuing beer reviews with pre-recorded content and NA beers while promoting other shows and platforms.

The host introduces the Summer 2025 edition of Illinois Brewing Magazine, highlighting its usefulness for finding breweries across Illinois.

This segment introduces the growing popularity of the stovepipe can in craft beer, featuring discussions with writer Kate Bernat and mentions of breweries using this format.

This episode of Beer in Front features an interview with Ben O.

This episode features an interview with Ron Silverstein from Admiral Maltings about the malt used in Firestone Walker's Sunglider golden ale, with additional content on the beer available on video platforms.

This episode of Beer in Front features an interview with Dave Thibodeau from Ska Brewing, discusses their new West Coast IPA, and covers beer news including a collectible series partnership with Motorhead.

The host discusses recent brewery closures in the Chicagoland area and previews an upcoming segment on the history of Ballast Point, highlighting it as one of the wildest stories in craft beer.

This episode features an interview with economist Matt Gaciok from the Brewers Association to discuss the business and data aspects of the beer industry.

This episode of Beer in Front features Peggy discussing a THC beverage called Wink, includes NA and regular beer reviews, covers the history of Athletic Brewing Company, and updates on the host's Dry January progress and weight loss.

The host introduces the final episode of the year, a solo recap of 2025 events on the beer podcast, while sharing personal holiday plans and excitement from a football game.

This episode segment introduces and discusses the Black IPA beer style, its history, and plans to review specific beers like Wookey Jack from Firestone Walker.

The host reviews Last Call, a product designed to improve alcohol metabolism and reduce hangover symptoms, based on his personal testing experience.

This episode discusses wet-hopped beers, their unique brewing process, seasonal availability, and features insights from three Colorado breweries.

This episode previews the FOBAB beer festival in Chicago, featuring an interview with Katie Carrier from the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild about the event's organization and highlights.

This episode of Beer in Front covers upcoming content including a review of Enjoy Kama non-alcoholic brews, discussions on THC beverages, and an interview with David Nilsen about the Dayton beer scene.

The host discusses his severe elbow pain, occupational therapy, and wearing a wrist cast to aid recovery, while mentioning upcoming beer news and reviews.

This episode previews a visit to Haymarket Pub and Brewery in Chicago, focusing on its brewery operations, food offerings like the riot sandwich, and an upcoming Oktoberfest event.

This episode segment introduces Craft Malt Month, highlighting the importance of local breweries and craft malt, with upcoming interviews featuring industry experts from maltings and distilleries.

In this solo episode, host Dave Zalatouris discusses the Dogfish Head 90-minute IPA and an upcoming Illinois beer, while addressing delays in his beer and food pairing series and mentioning Revolution's Deepwood series release.

The host introduces the episode, discusses a delay due to noise, promotes another beer podcast, and shares excitement about attending the Belgian Import Festival in Denver.

The host Dave Zalatouris introduces a recap of the Belgian Import Festival at Brews Beers in Denver, featuring guest DT from Space Castle, highlighting the event's success and upcoming discussion.

The host discusses an upcoming Belgian import beer festival in Denver, featuring an interview with Ryan Evans from Bruz Beers and his plans to attend the event.

The host introduces an interview with Dan and Kara Payson from Kishwaukee Brewing Company in Woodstock, Illinois, discussing plans for a food and beer series and promoting Illinois Craft Beer Week.

This episode introduces a food and beer pairing series, featuring a gumbo recipe from Half Acre in Chicago paired with their Field Runner Imperial Hazy IPA.

This episode previews Illinois Craft Beer Week 2025, featuring an interview with Ray Stout from the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and discussing events like Beer Under Glass.

The host introduces episode 252, discussing THC beverages from Twisted Hippo's Shine On line with guest Carl Rutherford, while noting personal restrictions due to workplace testing.

The host announces a new series on beer and food pairings, focusing on specific dishes that complement particular beer styles, with input from breweries in Chicago and nationwide.

The host introduces episode 292, featuring a conversation with Jerry Sciotti from Lone Tree Brewing Company in Colorado about their Mexican lager, along with beer news and personal anecdotes.

The host introduces kava, a calming drink from the South Pacific, and previews an interview with Morgan Smith, CEO of Calm with Kava, along with a beer review later in the show.

This episode introduces an interview with craft beer concierge Alo Galinsky, previews upcoming segments on beer news and future guests, and features the host drinking a Saison from Perennial.

The host introduces a solo episode of the beer podcast, sharing personal updates about an elbow injury and plans to include beer reviews and news.

Beer In Front episode 298 covers Chicago barrel-aged releases from Old Irving Brewing, Half Acre, and Revolution Brewing, followed by Dave Zalatoris’s interview with Revolution barrel program manager Marty Scott.

Dave Zalatouris reviews five beers, including 11% New Holland Dragon's Milk and 7% Sierra Nevada Red Little Thing IPA.

In this solo episode, host Dave Zalatouris introduces a deep dive into the history of the koozie, recaps a previous collaborative show on beer tariffs, and shares insights from a THC beverage symposium he attended as part of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

Dave and Rod J host a podcast episode discussing beer tariffs, featuring insights from guests like Sean Wagner, Eric Blython, and Ray Stout, based on a previous live stream with lively conversations and expert interviews.

In episode 247, host Dave Zalatouris introduces a unique art-beer crossover event with Gray Duck Art, where pet photos are turned into paint-by-numbers kits at Midwest Coast Brewing, and teases an interview with Maddie DePaul to learn more about this creative concept, while also touching on beer industry news like Molson Coors closures.

Beer In Front host Dave Zalatouris interviews Jason Bell, founder of Living the Dream Brewing Company, about Colorado Pint Day and operating a two-location brewery.

Beer In Front's fifth anniversary episode has Dave Zalatouris reflecting on five years of craft beer conversations, from forgotten classics such as Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Anchor Steam to Hop Butcher Resplendence.

Beer in Front host Dave Zalatouris interviews Dr.