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Honest reviews, brewery conversations, beer-industry stories and the occasional Chicago detour—with host Dave Zalatoris.
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Long-form conversations and quick solo episodes for people who enjoy beer but don’t need a lecture with every pint.
Dry January
In 2024, I’m participating in Dry January for the first time. After talking with Joe & Matt at Go Brewing, I was…
Friday Night Flights
Yesterday was the 1st of the Friday Night Flights festivals in collaboration with Choose Chicago and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. I…
April Beers
I’m not always on top on posting my scores on Untappd, however I do rate each new beer I have on a…
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No tasting-room thesaurus. No inflated scores. Just a straight answer about whether a beer deserves space in your fridge.
WEST COAST IPA
Crisp, piney, bitter in the best way
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BELGIAN WIT
Bright citrus, soft spice, easy finish
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NON-ALCOHOLIC LAGER
Clean, refreshing, weekday ready
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CHICAGO BEER & FOOD
BREWERIES NEAR THE “L”
Plan a Chicago brewery day without the car. Taprooms, neighborhoods and transit stops in one practical guide.
CHICAGO EATING
Taverns, neighborhood institutions and recipes from a lifelong Chicagoan who knows what belongs next to a beer.
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Dave Zalatoris launched Beer In Front in 2020 to make beer conversation more welcoming, useful and fun. The show mixes honest reviews with the people, history and economics behind what ends up in your glass.
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