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Dave Zalatoris

@beerinfront.bsky.social
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Chicago Beer Guy host of the Beer In Front Podcast Beer Media Group North American Guild Of Beer Writers

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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Vote early and often! tophost.org/2026/dave-za...
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Is Dave Zalatoris the Top Host?
Will Dave Zalatoris be a guest on an episode of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, win $25,000, and lead a podcast produced by iHeartRadio?
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Is beer on tap really better? 🍺 I put it to a blind taste test at Sketchbook Brewing: same beer, one from a can, one from the tap. Could I tell the difference? Episode 323 of Beer In Front is out now! What’s your pick: draft, can, or bottle? www.spreaker.com/episode/is-b...
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Is Beer Better On Tap?
Episode 323: Is Draft Beer Really Better? Does beer taste better on tap, or do we just love the experience of drinking at a brewery or neighborhood bar? This w
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I apologize! I had an episode written, recorded, and edited. I sounded like I phoned it in. I can't release it. I might do something with this show later, but not this week. And I had San Diego beating Tampa in the World Series. #Sorry
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Water makes up most of your beer, but it rarely gets the attention it deserves. On the new Beer In Front, Trevor Rose-Hamblin of Old Irving Brewing explains how Chicago water, minerals and pH shape the beer in your glass. Plus, the challenges facing hop farmers. www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s...
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It's The Water! - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
From an orange door in an Evanston alley to two taprooms: I’m talking with Sketchbook Brewing co-founder Cesar Marron about homebrewing, community, Oktoberfest, and flavorful beers under 3% ABV. New Beer In Front episode is out now! 🍻 www.spreaker.com/episode/from...
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From an Orange Door to Oktoberfest: The Sketchbook Brewing Story
From an Orange Door to Oktoberfest: The Sketchbook Brewing Story Sketchbook Brewing began with a group of Evanston homebrewers and an orange door tucked away i
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I’m looking for guests ages 21–29 to talk about beer, drinking culture, NA beverages, THC drinks, taprooms, prices, and what the industry gets right or wrong about Gen Z. I’m especially interested in hearing from women and people of color. Interested? Send me a DM or email.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Alaskan Brewing is celebrating 40 years! I talk with founders Geoff and Marcy Larson about Alaskan Amber, Smoked Porter, brewing in Juneau, and what it takes to remain independent for four decades. Plus, I review Ascender Pale Ale. Listen now! 🍻 www.spreaker.com/episode/cele...
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Celebrating 40 Years Of Alaskan Brewing
Alaskan Brewing at 40: A Conversation with Geoff and Marcy Larson Most breweries never reach ten years, Alaskan Brewing Company has made it to forty. In this e
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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
while Donny fucks up so badly that even MAGA is now telling him to "cut the bullshit" (actual quote), gaslighting Republicans are blaming all the bad news on the 'left-wing media.' wtf? thank you for your attention to today's post, in which I try to make sense of it. link is here: bit.ly/4xINiJG
Fox News yammering yutz: “consumer confidence fell in August. Americans are worried about gas prices, what they're seeing at the grocery store, healthcare prices.”

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer: “what do you expect the public to feel when the left-wing media is telling American it’s not good out there? it is!”

ohhhh. well, now that Tom Emmer was nice enough to explain it to us— HOLD ON THERE. WAIT JUST ONE GODDAMNED MINUTE. WHAT LEFT-WING MEDIA? there is no left-wing media. the oligarchy has bought it all up and fired anyone not loyal to Dear Leader.

find me some left-wing media that’s not MSNOW. I dare you.

you’ll find Bigfoot fucking a unicorn while the Loch Ness Monster watches, before you find any left-wing media.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It’s Craft Malt Month! 🌾🍺 I’m talking with Jeff Bloem of Murphy And Rude about why malt matters, whether malt has terroir, heirloom grains, local barley, unpredictable weather & why an authentic European-style lager doesn’t necessarily need European malt. www.spreaker.com/episode/why-...
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Why Craft Malt Matters More Than You Think
It’s Craft Malt Month, and on this episode of Beer In Front, we’re getting back to one of beer’s most important ingredients: malt. I’m joined by Jeff Bl
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 31/08/2026
Malört is a staple of our history and our heritage — a rite of passage if you want to prove you’re tough enough to be a Chicagoan. When I look back on my time as Governor, I will think of the taste of Malört and all of you who joined in the joy of it.
Governor Pritzker hands a constituent a shot of malort.Governor Pritzker participates in a world-record shot on stage.Governor Pritzker takes a pull of Malort from the bottle.Governor Pritzker serves shots of malort.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
It's National Dog Day! I've been kicking around for a while doing an episode on dogs. If you're in beer and would want to do a ballpark 5 minute piece on your dog, I'd love to hear about it! Now, I know your dog is the best dog in the world, but I have to live with Moira and she gets the cover!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Give him a Nobel Prize! www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/d...
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The Spaghett Is Baltimore’s Gift to the World (Gift Article)
How the bright-red beer cocktail went from a Charm City special to a worldwide phenomenon.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Lone Star is the National Beer of Texas, but did you know its history actually involves two different breweries? Author Jeremy Banas joins me to untangle the story, from Adolphus Busch and Prohibition to Willie Nelson, outlaw country & the beer’s Texas identity. www.spreaker.com/episode/lone...
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Lone Star Beer: How It Became The National Beer Of Texas - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Stealing others art and adding your handle to it is a Jagoff move! Come up with your own material.
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The Last Comic Shop Podcast @lastcomicshoppodcast.com · 11/08/2026
Currently editing this week's show & we could use some new promos for our commercial breaks! If you have a comic book project or podcast & would be willing to cut a 30-60 second promo, we'd be willing to play it free in our Podcast! Send us a DM if interested! #comicsky
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Remember when every bar had an ashtray? 🚬 The rise & fall of the barroom ashtray 🍺 Kishwaukee Brewing is Brewery of the Week 🏙️ Phase Three is coming to Chicago 🎁 PLUS: Win the one-of-a-kind Beer In Front ashtray! Grab a beer & pull up a barstool. #CraftBeer www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
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The Last Ashtray In America
The Ashtray, Kishwaukee Brewing & Phase Three Comes to Chicago This week on Beer In Front, we’re looking at something that used to be as much a part of t
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy Birthday!!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Award-winning journalist @dinfontay.com joins Beer In Front to discuss why neighborhood bars are struggling, how changing drinking habits are reshaping the industry, and why taverns remain one of the most important gathering places in our communities. www.spreaker.com/episode/last...
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Last Call for the Neighborhood Tavern (Part 2) with Dave Infante
Beer In Front Podcast – Episode Show Notes Last Call for the Neighborhood Tavern (Part 2) with Dave Infante Neighborhood taverns have long been more than pl
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Thanks Jeff!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The neighborhood tavern wasn't just a place to drink, it was where communities were built. This week, I look at the history of America's corner bars, why so many disappeared, and whether they're making a quiet comeback. Pull up a stool and join me. www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
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The Last Call for America's Neighborhood Tavern
Episode 313: The Last Call for America's Neighborhood Tavern What happened to the neighborhood tavern? Once the heart of nearly every American neighborhood, t
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Did NASA invent Tang? Nope. This week, I dive into one of the best marketing success stories ever. Learn how a struggling drink became forever linked with the Space Race, and whether it still tastes good today. 🚀🍊 #BeerInFront #Tang #NASA #FoodHistory #SpaceRace www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
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The Strange True Story Of Tang - Beer In Front
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chicagobeerhistory.bsky.social @chicagobeerhistory.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
5 days left. Getting close to the finish line. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cbh...
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Sesame Street The Count
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The Last Comic Shop Podcast @lastcomicshoppodcast.com · 16/07/2026
It's the 300th Episode of the Last Comic Shop with the 40th anniversary review of #Batman: The Dark Knight Returns! Plus tons of special guests, games, and surprises! Promos: @beerinfront.bsky.social @santossisterscomic.bsky.social Website: buff.ly/HLHoZ6m YouTube: youtu.be/cu3oZnidN4g
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🍁 Nicole Bentler from Pocono Mountain Maple joins me to talk about the surprisingly refreshing world of maple water. Plus beer news, and reviews of BKS Artisan Ales' Counterculture IPA & Revolution's Supermassive Café Deth. www.spreaker.com/episode/310-...
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310 Nicole Bentler From Pocono Mountain Farms - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I have mine today!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It's the law.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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Shame What A Shame
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This week on Beer In Front, brewer Andrew Mason joins me to talk about his Kickstarter project, @chicagobeerhistory.bsky.social preserving the people, breweries, and stories that built Chicago's beer scene. #BeerInFront #ChicagoBeer #CraftBeer #BeerHistory www.spreaker.com/episode/310-...
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310 Chicago Beer History With Andrew Mason
Chicago Brewing History of the 1990s with Andrew Mason Chicago's craft beer scene didn't happen overnight.This week, Dave sits down with longtime brewer Andrew
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The Last Comic Shop Podcast @lastcomicshoppodcast.com · 02/07/2026
🚨New Episode!🚨 It's a #4ofJuly Tradition! Listen to the "Last Sauce Shop" #Tournament Bracket Challenge! 16 Condiments Enter! Only one can be crowned CHAMPION! Promos: @santossisterscomic.bsky.social @beerinfront.bsky.social Website: buff.ly/rzENFri YouTube: youtu.be/3tSB5pWrGeQ
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Mine had it. I went back the next week to grab a bottle and gone, never to be seen again.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I have too much time on my hands. Anyone need a full day supply on Vitamin C?
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Good couple of weeks lined up on the podcast. I talked to @chicagobeerhistory.bsky.social on his new project, that will come out next week. I also have an episode on Maple Water from PA, a long form episode on the demise of the local tavern and what ever happened to Tang?
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Kim Vavrick from Revolution Brewing joins me to talk Fundraiser Friday, the new Cold Time Mix Pack, Anti Zero NA IPA, Deep Wood Series season tickets, and everything happening this summer at Revolution! #BeerInFront #RevolutionBrewing #ChicagoBeer #CraftBeer www.spreaker.com/episode/308-...
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308 Summer Happenings At Revolution Brewing
This week, Dave chats with Kim Vavrick from https://revbrew.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com about everything happening this summer at Chicago's largest independent
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Nick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com · 11/06/2026
Déjà vu: Here are a few different forecast model runs for tonight's storms. These are three different forecast model runs showing a complex line of storms at 7pm, 8pm, and 8pm, respectively. Share the post so we don't hear "that came out of nowhere!" #ILwx #WXsky #Chicgao
RRFS model run showing a complex line of storms sweeping across the midwest and arriving in Chicago around 7pmNAM model run showing a complex line of storms sweeping across the midwest and arriving in Chicago around 8pmHRRR model run showing a complex line of storms sweeping across the midwest and arriving in Chicago around 8pm
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
What happens when millions of people simply stop wanting a second beer? I explore how GLP-1 drugs are affecting alcohol sales, restaurant spending, grocery habits, and the future of the food & beverage industry. www.spreaker.com/episode/how-... #BeerInFront #GLP1 #CraftBeer #Hospitality
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How Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping What We Eat And Drink - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I’m working on an episode about GLP-1 and their impact on the food and beverage industries. If you’re taking GLP-1, or know someone who is, I’d love to hear how it has affected alcohol habits. Feel free to send a direct message. Responses can remain completely anonymous if you’d prefer. Thanks!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Pulled a lot of strings to get this from Japan. Delicious! Anyone have a Crystal Pepsi hookup?
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
When is the next bottle share?
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Episode 301 of Beer In Front features Tate Huffard from Best Day Brewing talking flavor, growth, and why NA beer is everywhere right now. Plus: I review three beers and yeah…they’re legit. 👉 Use code INFRONT if you order online from Best Day! www.spreaker.com/episode/301-...
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301 Tate Huffard From Best Day Brewing - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Kings and Convicts buying Ballast Point
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
“yeah, but we’ve been through World Wars.” What a great quote!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
If you don't follow @beerinator.com you're missing out on great sandwiches like the Chestor! I thank you and my dog thanks you!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Went to the bakery and the Jewels today. This will be made tomorrow.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Revolution Brewing just released Anti Zero, a non-alcoholic version of Anti-Hero. 👉 Same hops 👉 Same vibe 👉 <0.5% ABV And yeah… it’s legit. Fridge staple. Put it in the cart. www.spreaker.com/episode/299-...
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299 Revolution Changes The Game - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Thank you @vsomarty.bsky.social for mentioning this when we talked last week for the podcast. If you are near Revolution, grab Sur Lie, a collab with Surly Brewing. A stout aged in bourbon and red wine barrels is outstanding!
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Barrel-aged beers… in April?? 🍺 This week: 🔥 Revolution Deep Wood preview w/ Marty Scott 🍺 Old Irving + Half Acre drop amazing BA beers! 🚨 Schlitz rumors?? Drink fresh. Buy smart. Put it in the cart (if it’s still there). www.spreaker.com/episode/298-...
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298 A Barrel Aged April - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A packed episode this week with a heavy focus on what really matters: the beer in front of you. 🍺 🍻 What’s On Deck A stacked lineup of beer reviews featuring: Dragon’s Milk (New Holland) Midwest Coast Brewing New Belgium SoundGrowler Sierra Nevada www.spreaker.com/episode/297-...
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297 The Reviews Are In - Beer In Front
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
My grandmother saved red onion skins all year for easter. More of a dark burgundy purple egg than Prince purple but did the trick.
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Dave Zalatoris @beerinfront.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Meet Beer Sexy — the cologne that walks in like last call and leaves like a legend. You’re hit with a crisp top note of citrus hops, followed by a smooth wave of toasted barley and oak. It settles into a clean, confident finish—like a perfectly poured pint that knows exactly what it’s doing.
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