Beer In Front

Week of April 6, 2026 A packed episode this week with a heavy focus on what really matters: the beer in front of you. 🍺 Expect a streamlined format loaded with reviews, plus some news, events, and a few things you might want to… put in the cart. 🍻What’s On DeckA stacked lineup of beer […]

🍺 Beer In Front – Episode 296 Guest: Ska Brewing co-founder Dave Thibodeau🎙️ Episode Summary Dave Zalatoris is joined by craft beer OG Dave Thibodeau of Ska Brewing for a conversation that hits the sweet spot between beer, music, and staying true to your roots. From the early “punk rock” days of microbrewing to today’s […]

Yeah… we’re talking about malt. This week I’m joined by Ron Silberstein from Admiral Maltings, and if you think malt is just the thing that shows up on an invoice… this one might change your mind. We get into:🌾 Why malt is the backbone of beer🍺 Craft malting & California-grown barley🔥 Floor malting vs the […]

🎙️ Beer In Front – Episode 294 Craft Beer Concierge + Chicago Merger NewsDave is back with a packed episode featuring a deep dive into the evolving beer scene, a great conversation with the “Craft Beer Concierge,” and a couple of beers worth putting straight in the cart. What’s On Tap This EpisodeA major Chicago beer […]

🍺 New Episode – Beer in Front 🎙️ Quick solo show this week (yes, I sound a little congested 😅), but we’ve got a LOT to cover. 🚨 Chicagoland Closures We’re up to six brewery closures in two months.It’s a tough stretch for Illinois craft beer. If you’ve got a favorite spot — now’s the […]