Building Breweries: A Beer Podcast

In October 2022, The Pink Boots Society KY Chapter, Louisville Ale Trail, and an all-woman panel at Logan Street Market got together to host our 3rd Annual Women in Beer discussion. Hear perspectives from some of the industry's most tenured women as we dive directly into everything beer. Featured panelists include: Jessy Harding (Kentucky Guild of Brewers) Kristina Addington (Chimera Brewing) Sue Franklin (Shippingport Brewing Company) Alex Ghinn (Akasha Brewing) Stephanie Miracle (Mirror Twin Brewing + Pink Boots Society) Moderated by: Kaitlyn Colberg (West Sixth Brewing Nulu) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you can tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

From Stave to Glass was our inaugural barrel panel discussion that introduced attendees to panelists from beer and spirits as they discuss wood's impact on flavor, as well as consumer behaviors and trends. Featured Panelists included: Ariel Jahn (Woodinville Whiskey) Haley Perros (Wilderness Trail) Jessica Adkins (H&A Barrel Management) Jerry Gnagny (Against the Grain Brewery) Lee Northcutt (Scout & Scholar Brewing) Moderated by: Roger Huff (Gallant Fox Brewing) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you can tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Trick or Treat? Mostly treats. We’re in the basement barrel cellar at Monnik Beer Co. with Brian Holton (Co-Owner) and Buddy McHagen (Head Brewer) in this Halloween Special. We talk about Bo & Luke, Thiols, and sample straight from the barrels. Featured Beers Bo & Luke Batch #1 (Against the Grain) Thought and Memory (Monnik) New Year Old Ale (Monnik) + many other surprises Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you can tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

In honor of Louisville Beer Week, John, David, and Michael step aside and let John King, Scott Lykins, and John Wurth (LouisvilleBeer.com Podcast) reunite for the first time in over five years.  Want to check out their old episodes? Relive the past here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/louisville-beer-podcast Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you can tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

David and Michael visit GABF winner Pilot Brewing in Charlotte, NC and speak with Rachael Hudson, owner and brewer. We discuss Southeastern IPAs, nano brewing, and the changing landscape of beer. Want to hear more from Rachael? Be sure to check out her own podcast - “False Bottomed Girls” Featured Beers: Powerhouse Pomegranate Pale Ale (Pilot x Sam Adams collab) Alley Oop Southeastern IPA Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you can tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Back in Charlotte, David and Michael are at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts to speak with Ryan Place (Packaging Lead, Social Media). We talk about Charlotte’s first Hazy IPAs, barrel aging, and beer cheese. Guest Host Mel Fox (Work For Your Beer) joins. Featured Beers: Kölsch Encounters (Heist) Genuine Imitation Imperial Pastry Stout (Heist) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you can tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

The guys are left to their own devices this week. John and David blind taste their way through multiple Oktoberfests and rank their favorites. Oh and we hope you like Lord of The Rings. You’ll want to watch the video on Patreon for this one: https://tinyurl.com/LOTRBeer Featured Beer: Why ‘Cause Appalachian Wild Ale (Fonta Flora) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Michael, David, and guest host Mel Fox (Work For Your Beer) visit Charlotte’s Divine Barrel Brewing and speak with James Amato (Marketing Manager) about diversity in beer, brewery social media, and barrels. Featured Beers: Czech Pilsner Sleep is the Cousin of Death English Barleywine (cognac barrel variant) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

LOUtoday’s own Katie Molck and Sarah Shadburne join the show to discuss their daily Louisville reporting and adventures. We answer questions from /r/louisville, reminisce about the Louisville River Frogs, and talk about Louisville Oktoberfest events. Featured Beers: 70K Amburana Imperial Milk Stout (Against the Grain) Farmhands Table Beer (Turtleback Ridge) Louisville-area Oktoberfest Events: Hi-Wire Octoberfest: 9/10 Gallant Fox Foxtoberfest: 9/16 - 9/17 Holsopple Oktoberfest: 9/24 Goodwood Nulu Oktober: 9/24 Crusade For Children Oktoberfest: 10/15 ATG Danke Grain Celebration: 9/14-9/21 Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Entrepreneur, bar & restaurant consultant, and Neon Bites founder Tommy Johns joins John and David in this week’s episode. We talk branding, multimedia, cocktail programming, and Southern Indiana. Featured Beers Totally Naked Czech Pils (New Glarus Brewing) Eddy Kölsch - (Shippingport Brewing -via Pints&union) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, you tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

En route to Great Taste of the Midwest, David and Michael stop by Revolution Brewing in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago to meet with Josh Deeth (Chairman of the Party) and Marty Scott (Barrel Program Manager). Hope you like barrel talk! Featured Beers: VSOJ Barleywine Thundertaker Imperial Rye Stout Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Kyle Jahn and Ryan Reed join the show to preview their brewery-in-planning: Trellis Brewing Co. (opening soon!) Featured beverages 15 Stars Bourbon Horseradish Vodka Peach Shrub Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

John King (DrunkWood LLC) joins the show as we discuss nostalgia in Louisville beer, LouisvilleBeer.Com, his experience as the first Executive Director of the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, and his relationship with barrels. #BuyDrunkWood Featured Beers: Uppercut Barleywine (Purpose Brewing) Ghost in The Machine DIPA (Parish Brewing) King Me DDH IPA (Country Boy) Tropic of Capricorn DIPA (Monnik Beer Co) Pumpkin Ale (Schlafly) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

*Live in Denver!* Michael is joined by Tristan Chan, founder of PorchDrinking.com, at Baere Brewing. We discuss Tristan’s Kentucky roots, how Grantland and Kentucky Sports Radio inspired him to write about beer, PorchDrinking's 10th anniversary, and Denver things. Featured Beer: Mexican Lager (Baere Brewing) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Jessica Adkins (H&A Barrel Management) joins the show this week to share a bit about barrel leasing and how she supports breweries doing it. We also discuss packing peanuts, the best whiskeys for divorce, and more! We also open a special care package from Austin, TX. Featured Beverages Ranch Rita (Lone River) Hidden Barn Small Batch Bourbon #1 (Neely Family Distillery, 5280 Whiskey, Jackie Zykan)  Quarter Rouge Rye Barrel-Aged Lager (Sig Luscher) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Buddy McHagen (Head Brewer, Monnik Beer Co.) joins the show to chat about classic European styles, deer meat, hot sauce, and life. Featured Beers: Gore Bay (Split Rail Brewing) Rochefort 10 Under Foot & Over Head Farmhouse Ale (Monnik + Shippingport) Marla Basque-Style Cider (Monnik) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Listen to John, David, and Michael sweat this one out as they talk about Hometown Brewing, the best outdoor beers, brewery chains, and Heretic Brewing parting ways with Jamil Zainasheff. Oh - and new chairs arrive in the studio! Featured Beers: Busch Latte Hometown Longbody Pale Ale Zillicoah Kellerpils Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Friend of the show, Patreon subscriber, homebrewer, and Wisconsite Nathan Muleski joins the show. We chat about homebrewing, the business of beer, LAGERS Homebrew Club, and introduce a new Reddit-based segment to the podcast. And we learn how to make a true Brandy Old Fashioned. Featured Beverages: Falls City Margarita Patio Weather La French Blonde Francaise Brandy Old Fashioned Cantillon Lou Pepe (2013) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

Roger Huff & Patrick Workman (Gallant Fox Brewing Co.) join the show in this week's episode. We chat about opening up new locations, transitioning from a brewery without food to a brewery with food, and bourbon. Featured Beverages: Cinnamon Toast Busters Golden Stout (Gallant Fox x Louisville Ale Trail Collab) Island Pursuit Barrel-Aged Milk Stout (Gallant Fox x Bourbon Pursuit Collab) Royal Oil Strong Ale (Bull & Bush) Blanton's Barrel Proof Bourbon Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons

What does Louisville's beer scene look like in 5 years? John, David, and Michael break out the crystal ball to discuss that and more in this week's episode (featuring new recording equipment). Featured beers: Stick & Poke Sour (Atrium + Scout & Scholar) Lady May IPA (Scout & Scholar) Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like what you hear, tip us a few bucks over on our Patreon account and get exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail merch! https://www.patreon.com/KYCommons