About this episode

Dave chats with Kim Vavrick from Revolution Brewing about summer events and initiatives at the brewery.

This week, Dave chats with Kim Vavrick from Revolution Brewing about everything happening this summer at Chicago's largest independent brewery. First up is Fundraiser Friday on June 26th, benefiting the Brave Space Alliance. Kim explains how the program works, why supporting local organizations is important to Revolution, and how beer lovers can help simply by enjoying a draft beer. The conversation also covers: Fundraiser Fridays and upcoming partnerships Community-focused events like Physical Media Night and the International Language Café The new Cold Time Mix Pack The success of Ante Zero, Revolution's non-alcoholic version of Anti-Hero IPA Deep Wood Series Season Tickets and what barrel-aged beer fans can expect in 2026 Collaborations with Dark Matter Coffee, Private Press, and More Brewing Summer beer releases, Oktoberfest plans, and World Cup watch parties at the taproom How Revolution continues to strengthen its connection to Chicago through community involvement, partnerships, and great beer Featured Beers Dave samples all four beers in the new Cold Time Mix Pack: 🍺 Cold Time Premium Lager 🍺 Cold Time Amber Lager 🍺 Cold Time Extra Export Lager 🍺 Cold Time Dry Crisp…

People in this episode

Host: Dave Zalatoris

Guest: Kim Vavrick

Topics covered

• Revolution Brewing
• community events
• summer beer releases
• fundraising
• collaborations
• non-alcoholic beer

Keywords

• Revolution Brewing
• Fundraiser Friday
• Cold Time Mix Pack
• Ante Zero
• community involvement
• beer releases
• Oktoberfest
• World Cup watch parties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Revolution Brewing, Brave Space Alliance, Dark Matter Coffee, Private Press, More Brewing

Products: Cold Time Premium Lager, Cold Time Amber Lager, Cold Time Extra Export Lager, Cold Time Dry Crisp Rice Lager, Ante Zero, Anti-Hero IPA

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