Kentucky Commons Podcast

06/12/2023

What do one of Louisville’s oldest breweries, Great Flood Brewing, and one of Carmel Indiana’s finest breweries have in common? They both have had the pleasure of Mike Abel gracing their taprooms. Known for his quick wit and unquenchable thirst for beer knowledge Mike has built a thriving career across multiple cities. Debuting tomorrow, we’ll discuss current trends, how to plan a day trip in and some interesting health topics as we gear up for the next year. Tomorrow, 8am, it’s the radio hour.

20/09/2023

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT 🎙️

On a recent trip to Visit Asheville, we dived deep into the fascinating world of yeast with two luminaries from White Labs.

Meet Pablo Gomez and Devin Tani, the masterminds behind some of the game-changing innovations at White Labs. From sharing their yeast journeys to guiding us through a yeast-off tasting, this was a fun one to record.

Featured Beers:
• Kentucky Common – Dreaming Creek Brewery

• Alt Bier with WLP029 German Ale/Kolsch – White Labs

• Alt Bier with WLP036 Dusseldorf Ale – White Labs

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15/09/2023

"Vince Cain: Thriving in the Flood"

Full episode now, wherever you listen.

13/09/2023

This week we welcome a veteran of the Louisville beer scene, Vince Cain, co-founder and former co-owner of Great Flood Brewing Company, and Owner of Right Mind Consulting. We also welcome guest host Alex Vogt (owner, Awry Brewing)

Vince, with his other partners, opened Great Flood all the way back in 2013 and kicked off the second wave of growth in Louisville’s modern brewery scene. In his many years building the business of Great Flood, and in his current work as a consultant to non-profits and small businesses, Vince has truly seen it all. It was a truly great opportunity to get to sit down and get Vince’s perspective on how Louisville beer has grown and evolved over the last ten years.

We also put his business acumen to the test, and let him invest David’s life savings in our Shark Tank spin-off: “Bright Tank.”

Featured Beers:
• Go Go Lassi, Smoothie Seltzer – Dssolvr
& Atrium Brewing

• Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout – Founders Brewing Co.

Curious about Underberg? Ask your bartender for one or follow UNDERBERG

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09/09/2023

Road Trip!

This week we are on the road down to Asheville, NC to visit our friends at Hi-Wire Brewing and brew a collab beer for this year’s Louisville Beer Week.

We are joined on this episode by Hi-Wire’s Head of Sour and Specialty, Peter Batinski.

We talked to Peter about his impressive and diverse career in breweries all across the country, how his passion lead him to Asheville and his current role at Hi-Wire, and what keeps him as deeply in love with his craft after all these years.

Oh, we also recorded it a super-secret Tiki lounge so please pardon any stray thunderstorms that blow though.

Featured Beers:
• Dreaming Creek Brewery Kentucky Common

• Sour Saison 2022 - Hi-Wire
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Look for our collab on tap soon at Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville

23/08/2023

NEW EPISODE! Curious about Ohio Valley Wrestling? We were thrilled to have Bryan Kennison ("The Voice of OVW") on the podcast recently.

We discuss how Bryan and his production partner Steve got their start in the world of OVW, get the inside scoop on what it was like making the upcoming Netflix series “Wrestlers,” and learn about his love for fruity sours and Disney cruises.

Give it a listen and be sure to subscribe on YouTube and wherever you listen to Podcasts.

LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

16/08/2023

NEW EPISODE! This week the guys are honored to welcome Kenny Coleman, host of Bourbon Pursuit Podcast and owner of Pursuit Spirits, into the studio to discuss his journey of turning his college passion into a successful podcast, the lessons he learned along the way, and the development of the new Pursuit Spirits line.

We also uncover Kenny’s secret passion for spooky season and put his years of Bourbon experience to the test with a special round of “Trivial Bourbon Pursuit.”

Featured Beverages:
• Island Pursuit BA Imperial Milk Stout (Gallant Fox Brewing, Pursuit Spirits)

• Fundamental Observation BA Stout (Batch #5) - (Bottle Logic Brewing)

• Pursuit United Bourbon
• Pursuit United Rye
• Pursuit United Bourbon Finished in French Oak
• Pursuit United Rye Finished in French Oak

Curious about UNDERBERG? Ask your bartender for one or visit www.underbergamerica.com.

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

10/08/2023

NEW EPISODE! This week the guys are joined by the one and only David Castellon from Gravely Brewing Co. David has seen it all in his 15 years in and around craft beer: from pounding porters in the family restaurant to building craft beer in early 2000s SoCal, guiding tours through Anchor Brewing Company’s historic brewery, to his current role building brand and culture with Gravely Brewing.

This conversation was as fascinating as it was wide-ranging. Come for the beer talk, stay for the film analysis (and some questionably earned Louisville Ale Trail accolades).

Featured Beers:
• Noel (Monnik Louisville)
• Oompah Oktoberfest (Gravely Brewing)

LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

03/08/2023

New Episode! We had the great pleasure of sitting down with Paul Heintzman of Saltwater Woody to taste, talk and learn all about their amazing saltwater-diluted, real fruit-blended line of American rums.

We also hear the lessons that Paul has learned traveling across the country with his product, some of the similarities between big booze and commercial banking, fun facts about the real Captain Morgan, and delve into the mysteries of Oak Island.
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Come on aboard.

Featured Beverages:
Watermelon, Chiquen, & Grits (Atlantucky Brewing)
Grilled Pineapple Rum (Saltwater Woody)
Plum Ginger Sake Seltzer (The Void Sake Company)
Garage Beer Lime (Garage Beer)

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

25/07/2023

CONTEST! Here’s a way to win two Louisville Ale Trail passports and our new koozies for you and a friend!

1️⃣: Like this post
2️⃣: Tag a friend
3️⃣: Subscribe to our YouTube channel (link below), where we interview guests in beer, food, and spirits!

Contest ends Friday, July 28th.

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Kentucky Commons Radio Hour

19/07/2023

NEW EPISODE! This week the fellas are joined by the one and only Berto Freeman, Head Brewer of TEN20 Craft Brewery. We discuss his formative years and beers in his New York home, his natural transition to the Bluegrass State, what he sees for the future of Ten20, and so much more.

We also get a bit saucy with Berto’s handmade tomato pie and some classic New York lagers.

Featured Beverages:
• Kentucky Mule ft. Wilderness Trail Distillery Bourbon

• Pilsner Lager Beer from Utica Club

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

13/07/2023

New Episode! The guys are joined by Chris Johnson (AKA “DJ Money Baby”) to discuss his journey through the craft beer world. From drinking Aventinus at Nachbar to representing Bell's Brewery across the state, Chris has seen it all.

In this episode, we discuss Chris’ career path and landing his current position, his recollections on the day they all learned about the New Belgium & Bell’s merger. We get his takes on some of the most controversial albums of the 90s and his passion for cookbooks.

We hope you all enjoy this conversation with Chris as much as we did.

Cheers!

Featured Beers:
Schneider Aventinus
Bell’s Two Hearted

LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

05/07/2023

NEW EPISODE! We were excited to have Jeff Faith from Fehr's Beer on the podcast recently.

In Louisville’s pre-prohibition era, Fehr’s was among the biggest breweries in the country, with distribution nationwide. Over the 20th century, the brand declined and disappeared until Jeff’s passion for reviving cool, vintage things led him to acquire the lapsed trademark and set him on a mission to bring Fehr’s back in as historically accurate a way as possible.

Today you can find Fehr’s XL on draft and in cans to-go at Akasha Brewing Company.

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

07/06/2023

NEW PODCAST! This week the guys are joined by Pete Weiss (Marketing Director, Country Boy Brewing) to talk about Country Boy’s new Louisville taproom, their growth as one of the OG Lexington craft beer brands, and what changes Pete has seen in the craft beer market over his ten years in the industry.

​We also reflect on the offloading of craft beer products by ABInBev and Constellation Brands and what this means about current consumer behavior, and do the important work of Tier ranking some of our favorite classic “Country Culture” items.

Featured Beers:
• Tri-Star Blonde Ale - Craft Brewers Conference Collab (TN Craft Brewers Guild + The Black Abbey Brewing Company)

• Super Premium Lager (Country Boy Brewing)

• Delusions of Grandeur NEIPA (Country Boy Brewing)

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Country Boy Brewing Louisville Omni Taproom

This week the guys are joined by Pete Weiss (Marketing Director, Country Boy Brewing) to talk about Country Boy’s new Louisville taproom, their growth as one of the OG Lexington craft beer brands, and what changes Pete has seen in the craft beer market ov

24/05/2023

Bourbon and Brass in the Bluegrass! Haley Perros (National Brand Manager, Wilderness Trail Distillery) and Michaelle Perros (Singer and Saxophonist, Vinyl Richie, and Executive Director at Great American Brass Band Festival) join the show to discuss the evolution of Kentucky from a bourbon and music perspective and the buzz around the Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville.

Featured Beverages:

• Mamba Italiano - Italian Pils (Gravely Brewing Co)

• Small Batch High Rye Bourbon (Wilderness Trail)

Mark your calendars for the Great American Brass Band Festival happening from June 1-4, 2023, in Danville, KY.

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

17/05/2023

There's a new brewery in Louisville! This week the podcast is joined by Awry Brewing co-founders Alex Vogt, Tyler Martin, and Tom Bartle. We discuss their origin story, how the founders met and became partners, how they chanced upon the perfect location, and what they hope their brewery can become.

We also uncover all of our formative experiences with beer and introduce a few fun games.

Featured Beverages:

• ASTRA Hard Seltzer (March First Brewing)

• Zwack Unicum Liqueur

• T-Mart’s Vintage, Silver Medal Winning, Semi-Dry Riesling

• 70K Amburana (Against the Grain Brewery)

• Pálinka: Hungarian Fruit Brandy

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

02/05/2023

Scott Shreffler, co-owner at Mile Wide Beer Co., joins the show in this week’s episode. We talk about Mile Wide’s growth, NEIPAs, Brewers Association Top 50 Breweries, and learn about Scott’s taste in movies.

Featured Beers:

• A Pie Called Derby (Cumberland Brews)
• Cathedral Kolsch (Mile Wide Beer Co.)
• Quiet Science Kentucky Lily (Mile Wide Beer Co.)

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

26/04/2023

In this episode, we're joined by Jackie Zykan, Master Blender and co-owner of Hidden Barn Whiskey. Our conversation explores craft distilling, the techniques of barrel blending, and Jackie's unique Oduoak perfume line. All of us also put our senses to the test in a sensory evaluation game. PS: hope you like Cold IPAs!

Featured Beverages:
• Catacombs (Mile Wide Beer Co. x Louisville Ale Trail collab)
• Bobsled Cold IPA (Atrium Brewing)
• Hidden Barn Whiskey - Series 1
• Hidden Barn Whiskey - Series 2

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

24/04/2023

It’s time for Kentucky Commonfest!

The 155-year-old Sig Luscher Brewery is a small heritage brewery with lofty ambitions. We make beer!

24/04/2023

There’s a new brewery opening in Louisville soon. We sat down with Awry Brewing co-founders Tyler Martin, Alex Vogt, and Tom Bartle to learn more about their inspirations, what sets their brewery...

24/04/2023

20/04/2023

The guys return to cheese - but this time with a guide. Louisville's own cheesemonger, Adam Steckler, joins the show to teach Michael, John, and David the ins and outs of the cheese biz, beer and cheese pairings, and da cheez tax.

Live in or close to Kentucky? Mark your calendars for these two Kentucky festivals:

• Kentucky Commonfest (April 29th)
• Kentucky Craft Bash (June 24th)

Featured Beverages

• 2019 Genius Wizard (Ratio Beerworks)
• His Dark Materials (Monnik Beer Co.)
• Noblesse Oblige (Brasserie Au Baron + Jester King Brewery)
• McPoyle (Mile Wide Beer Co.)

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

13/04/2023

Louisville Ale Trail has worked for years on this

11/04/2023

Martin Svab, Jack-Of-All-Trades at Pivot Brewing Lou, joins David and John to chat all things cider, beer, and whiskey. We chat about his beginnings in Czechoslovakia and the California Bay Area, and we delve into the world of Pivot Brewing and the craft of cider making.

Live in or close to Kentucky? Mark your calendars for these two Kentucky festivals:

• Kentucky Commonfest (April 29th)
• Kentucky Craft Bash (June 24th)

Featured Beverages
• Punchdown (Side Project Brewing)
• Thistle (Pivot Brewing)
• Rapacious Wit (Pivot Brewing)
• The Midnight Hour (Phantom Carriage)
• Bluegrass Distillers High Rye

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LOUISVILLE ALE TRAIL

10/04/2023

Our community lost a good friend recently and we wanted to share this clip - a nice memory - from last year.

At the time, Bentley McBentleson was the Director of Marketing for Long John Silver's Being friends with Amelia Pillow from Shippingport Brewing Company Company, the two conspired to brew and collaborate on a bock beer inspired by the Lenten season and LJS' signature malt vinegar.

Who would even attempt to put malt vinegar in a beer?! Amelia and Bentley.

Since then, you might've seen him at other events around town or pouring you some Shippingport beer.

We will miss our friend Bentley and we will cherish his drive to innovate, his passion to inspire a smile, and his ability to make any room feel more electric because of his presence. If you do nothing else today, remember to smile and to be kind.

If you'd like to support Bentley's family during this difficult time, there is a link below to make a contribution. Thank you.

https://account.venmo.com/u/SeanMatthew

06/04/2023

In this episode of Kentucky Commons Radio Hour, we're joined by Louisville author and hot sauce connoisseur Kevin Gibson - Author for a Hot Ones-inspired challenge. We dive into his experiences in beverage journalism, uncover intriguing Louisville history, and taste-test Kevin's homemade hot sauce as we indulge in mouthwatering wings provided by Hometown Brewing Co. + Craft House Pizza

Featured Reads:

• Derby City History On Draft (Gibson)
• Louisville Breweries (Guetig and Selle)
• This Used To Be Louisville (Gibson)

Featured Beers:

• Schlafly Beer Coffee Stout
• Left Hand Brewing Company Nitro Milk Stout

This episode includes a segment that was used in conjunction with an April Fools Day joke around Budweiser releasing a Kentucky Common. Despite the joke, we do take Kentucky Common seriously. We believe Kentucky Common should be the Official State Beer of Kentucky and we need your help to make that happen. Be sure to follow Louisville Ale Trail's social media for more info.

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01/04/2023

Breaking News: Anheuser-Busch announces the upcoming launch of Budweiser Kentucky Common, a historic beer style with roots in Louisville, KY. New dark cream ale aims to celebrate the rich brewing heritage of both Louisville and St. Louis.

Learn more at https://www.louisvillealetrail.com/blog/ab-in-bev-unveils-new-kentucky-common-beer-partnership

22/03/2023

Brittney Donohue (New Belgium Area Manager for KY & Southern Ohio) joins John and Michael in this David-less episode of Kentucky Commons! We chat about Brittney's beginnings in beer, food pairings, the Bell's acquisition, the *new* Fat Tire, and all things New Belgium.

Featured Beers:

• Chimay Grand Reserve
• Old & New Fat Tire
• New Belgium Brewing Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force

Watch now and learn more about Brittney over on the blog: https://www.louisvillealetrail.com/blog/podcast-brittney-donohue-new-belgium-brewing

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