301 Tate Huffard From Best Day Brewing

301 Tate Huffard From Best Day Brewing

From Beer In Front by Dave Zalatoris

May 4, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Dave talks with Tate Huffard about the evolution and future of non-alcoholic beer.

🍺 Episode Summary Dave is back for Episode 301 with a conversation that might just change how you think about non-alcoholic beer. This week’s guest is Tate Huffard, founder of Best Day Brewing—a company proving that NA beer doesn’t have to feel like a compromise. From the evolution of drinking habits to the explosion of the NA category, Tate breaks down how Best Day is creating beers that stand on their own—full flavor, real craft, just without the alcohol. Plus, Dave puts a few Best Day beers to the test with honest, no-BS reviews. 🔥 In This Episode The origin story behind Best Day Brewing Why non-alcoholic beer used to fail—and what’s changed The biggest technical challenge in making great NA beer How lifestyle (not sobriety) is driving the category Why NA beer is showing up everywhere—from Target to taprooms The future of NA beer (draft lines, new styles, and more) 🍻 Beer Reviews (Dave’s Take) Wild American (Pilsner-style) Clean, crisp, classic beer flavor Balanced malt + subtle hops No weird NA aftertaste “Lunch beer approved.” Kolsch Light, refreshing, highly drinkable Slight citrus note on the finish “Exactly what you want this style to be.” Electro-Lime (with sea salt)…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Zalatoris

Guest: Tate Huffard

Topics covered

  • non-alcoholic beer
  • Best Day Brewing
  • drinking habits
  • beer reviews
  • craft beer

Keywords

  • non-alcoholic beer
  • Best Day Brewing
  • beer reviews
  • craft beer
  • drinking habits

Sponsors

Best Day Brewing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Best Day Brewing, Target

Products: Wild American, Kolsch, Electro-Lime

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