Beer In Front

Author: Dave Zalatoris

  • Last Call for 1971

    I have some more interviews lined up for my special episode on 1971 in music. So far, I’ve talked/will be talking to people on Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Rod Stewart, Black Sabbath, Carole King, The Beach Boys, Elton John, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Yes, and Alice Cooper. Some albums that still are…

  • Alaskan Brewing Co Midnight Haze IPA

    Tonight I’m having the Midnight Haze IPA from Alaskan Brewing Company. Before I start, I do want to be upfront and say that Alaskan sent me this to try before it’s released all over on September 1st. Well, I wish they would have sent more than 1 can of Midnight Haze because I love this…

  • F.I.B.S.

    Earlier today I stopped off at F.I.B.S Brewing Company and met up with Rob and Joe from Da Beer Bros podcast. F.I.B.S is located at 260 Howard Ave in Des Plaines, IL and we all enjoyed the place! F.I.B.S is a small place located in an industrial area of Des Plaines on Howard off of…

  • Eris Pedestrian

    Tonight I’m having a cider from Eris Brewery & Cider House called Pedestrian. Pedestrian is their flagship cider and it’s a good one. This is made with Michigan apples and I’m assuming they use some Granny Smith in the mix because that is one of the main flavors I’m getting from this one. Pedestrian has…

  • Hoppin’ Frog Re-Re-Pete

    Tonight I’m so excited to have Hoppin’ Frog’s Re-Re-Pete. This is an Imperial Brown Ale brewed with Pete Slosberg from Pete’s Wicked Ale. This is a kicked up version of Pete’s Wicked checking in at 15.6% ABV and put out in an 8.45 oz can. I was a huge fan of Pete’s Wicked back in…

  • 2nd Shift Brewing Coffee Liquid Spiritual Delight

    Tonight I’m having the coffee version of Liquid Spiritual Delight (LSD) from 2nd Shift Brewing out of St Louis. Wow! I’m a big fan of this one. LSD has a terrific color and a great tan head on it, the coffee hits me in the aroma and makes me glad I’m not going to wake…

  • 1971

    1971 was in my opinion the greatest year in music history, there were so many classic rock & roll albums out plus countless songs that you probably couldn’t go an hour listening to a classic rock or oldies station without hearing a song from that year. This being the 50th anniversary of that seminal year,…

  • Pipeworks Brewing Company Renewed Fate

    Earlier tonight I had a hazy Pale Ale from Pipeworks called Renewed Fate. This is a 5.0% ABV Pale that’s loaded with Amarillo, Idaho 7, Mosaic, and Cryo Amarillo hops. Renewed Fate has a nice tropical & Pineapple aroma and flavor. The finish leaves you with a little bitterness at the end. Overall this is…

  • Begyle Brewing Barrel Aged Imperial Pajamas w/Maple & Cinnamon

    What do you do on a day where it’s pushing 90 degrees and humid? Bust open a barrel aged! Tonight I’m having the 2020 Imperial Pajamas from Begyle Brewing. This is an oatmeal stout that’s barrel aged in Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey barrels and has maple and cinnamon added to it. This one does not…

  • Half Acre Daisy Cutter

    Today I’m having the classic Chicago Pale Ale from Half Acre, Daisy Cutter. Daisy Cutter has been around since 2009 and no doubt belongs on every top Chicago beer there is. Daisy Cutter has the (for me) the perfect golden color to it. I didn’t get a lot of aroma here, it was very subtle.…