Kentucky Commons Radio Hour Podcasts

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 WeatherLa French Blonde F…

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 …

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 li…

Lizz Hovey (Taproom Manager) and Alex Ghinn (Head Brewer) make the trip from Louisville’s Nulu neighborhood to catch us up on all the happenings at Akasha + their thoughts on Nulu's growth over the years. We also taste a lot of weird beer from Cincinnati's Urban Artifact. Featured Beers: Blueberry Chiffon (Akasha) Mexican Lager (Akasha + Shippingpo…

Mark Rubenstein and Spencer Guy join the show to tell us all about Atrium Brewing’s Sour Month on this episode of Louisville’s new beer podcast. Featured Beers: Coors Banquet Parfait Boi Sour (Atrium) Peanut Butter & Jelly Boy (Atrium) The SCHIT Tiki Cocktails from The Merryweather Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like…

Lee Northcutt (Head Brewer) and Clayton Elliot (Executive Chef) from Bardstown's Scout & Scholar bring the goods in this episode. We chat about Bardstown beer culture, access to barrels, food & beer pairings, and IPA trends. Oh and we crush some wings and smoked cauliflower. Featured beers: All Circles - Dark Belgian Strong Ale (Scout & Scholar) Fa…

Louisville-based Shippingport Brewing and Long John Silver's recently collaborated on "Swashbockler," a helles bock made with a hint of the LJS malt vinegar and lemon. Listen as Amelia Pillow (Shippingport) and Bentley McBentleson (Long John Silver's) join the show to talk about it. Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you lik…

Jesse Valenciana, Director of Marketing at Against the Grain Brewery, joins the show to chat about his beer journey in Chicago and Nashville, Miller Lite Beer Drops, and the upcoming Kentucky Commonfest at the KY State Capitol on April 30th. Featured Beers: Loo-a-vuhl Pale (Against the Grain) Loo-a-vuhl Pale (Enhanced with Miller Lite Beer Drops) C…

The boys from Falls City are back. Ryan Berg and Clay Owens join us to talk about their upcoming Birthday Bash and ‘90s Week event. Featured Falls City Beers: Pale Ale Pilsner Hipster Repellant Sun Streak 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 exclusi…

Liz Vail from West Sixth joins the guys on the podcast this week. We talk about Liz's beer journey, West Sixth Brewing's 10-yeah anniversary, the Stone Brewing lawsuit, a bunch of foreign imports, and the infamous "slap." Featured Beers: Decade Double (West Sixth Brewing) Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Tremons (Delirium) Orval Trappist Ale West Sixth …

We go off the rails in this one. David recaps his trip to Austin and then we chat about Kentucky Burgoo, taproom changes coming to Gallant Fox, the new Gotlandsdrike from Wild Hops, Heineken NFTs…oh, and a light discussion on burn out. Featured Beers: Old Tree Hugger Barleywine (Live Oak) Microdose Pale Ale (Atrium) Support the podcast by giving us…

David Satterly decided to drink beer in Austin so he was replaced with Guest Host Kindsey Bernhard (Boys Are From Marzen, Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville). We learn more about Kindsey and her beer background while we chat about diversity in beer, the Brave Noise beer collab project, and the ten most beers sold in America in 2021. Also, craft beer is dea…

Videographer Robb Lee (Robb's Beer Talk) joins the show for his podcasting debut. The guys talk about Bluegrass Brewing Company, Louisville's best brewery patios, and Ukraine's Pravda Brewery sliding into BrewDog's DMs. Featured beers: Falls City - Bock Beer Side Project - La Ruche Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you like…

In this bonus episode of Kentucky Commons Radio Hour, John Ronayne sits down with Tisha Gainey and Trevor Cravens, co-founders and operators of Tailspin Ale Fest, at Against the Grain Public House. Tailspin Ale Fest 2022 returns March 5! www.tailspinalefest.com ### Kentucky has been known for offering the finest spirits, but recently, there is anot…

The guys talk a lot about alcoholic Mountain Dew, the new Brewers Association board members, and the Biden Administration's inquiry into the beverage industry. Also, have you heard about Tailspin Ale Fest? That's coming up on March 5 in Louisville, KY! Featured beers include: Reclaimed Reward - Scout & Scholar Mountain Water - Hi-Wire Brewing Shine…

Join the guys in a discussion around Holsopple's 5th anniversary and Hometown Brewing's Cumberland Red release. We also share how we each like to plan beer trips. Featured beers courtesy of our friends Mel & Alicia from Work For Your Beer (happy 5th anniversary to their organization!). Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If you …

Falls City's Drew Johnson (Director of Operations) joins the show to talk about Falls City's history and Drew's favorite concerts. Listen in for a guided tasting of 2015 Sam Adams Utopias (thank you Drew!) and a special blind tasting organized by John. Featured beer: Falls City Bock Beer. Support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If y…

The guys are joined by Falls City's Ryan Berg in this "live" recording at Monnik Beer Co. Listen in as we talk about Dark Czech Lagers from both Monnik and Gravely, the incoming Mead movement, and Elon Musk. 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 excl…

Meet the Shraders! The guys have an in-depth discussion with Dominique and John from Louisville's newest brewery, Noble Funk. Did you know we have a Patreon now? Subscribe today and get access to exclusive video content and Louisville Ale Trail swag: www.patreon.com/KYCommons Can't subscribe quite yet? No worries. Leave us a review and rating inste…

The guys talk about beer economics, BrewDog, and...The Wizard Of Oz? Did you know we have a Patreon now? Subscribe today and get access to exclusive content and Louisville Ale Trail swag: www.patreon.com/KYCommons Can't subscribe quite yet? No worries. Leave us a review instead!

The guys are joined by Ryan Berg (Falls City Beer) this week and discuss: • Noble Funk, Louisville's newest brewery • Monster Energy buying Canarchy • Nelly's duffle bag controversy Did you know we have a Patreon now? Subscribe today and get access to exclusive content and Louisville Ale Trail swag: www.patreon.com/KYCommons Can't subscribe quite y…

Dry January and PBR tweets. Yup. Did you know we have a Patreon now? Subscribe today and get access to exclusive content and Louisville Ale Trail swag: www.patreon.com/KYCommons Can't subscribe quite yet? No worries. Leave us a review instead! Featured beers: • Rightside Brewing: NA American IPA • Rightside Brewing: NA Citrus Wheat…

Happy New Year! The guys celebrate by rummaging through Satterly's Cellar™ to find the best old beers that Kentucky breweries have released over time. Oh, hey, did you know we have a Patreon now? Subscribe today and get access to exclusive content and Louisville Ale Trail swag: www.patreon.com/KYCommons Can't subscribe quite yet? No worries. Leave …

John surprises David and Michael with the last 6 beers of Christmas in this two-parter episode The Beers: Day 7 - Schneider Weisse Aventinus Weizen-Doppelbock Day 8 - Gravely Partridge Holiday Ale Day 9 - Young’s Double Chocolate Stout Day 10 - Two Roads Area Two Kriek Day 11 - Against the Grain Citra Ass Down Double IPA Day 12 - North Coast Old Ra…

John surprises David and Michael with the first 6 beers of Christmas. The Beers: Day 1 - Bitburger Day 2 - Mile Wide Beer Co. McPoyle Milk Stout Day 3 - Bell's Brewery Christmas Ale Day 4 - DuClaw Brewing Co. Sweet Baby Jesus Day 5 - Hi-Wire Brewing Elated Winter IPA Day 6 - West Sixth Brewing Pack Away Vienna Lager Video on our social media for ad…

The Louisville Ale Trail guys recap Black Friday, talk about the new Diversity in Brewing Scholarship in Illinois, and break out the Monster Energy Drink™ and dive into the cuvée maltyverse of madness.

John Ronayne, David Satterly, and Michael Moeller officially post their first podcast episode together with guest Ryan Berg. Highlights: Monnik Beer Co.’s 6 year anniversary Louisville beer scene growth Craft beer at family gatherings Recent beers that impressed us

"Building Breweries" is transitioning to "The Kentucky Commons Radio Hour!" While we flesh that vision out a bit more, let's enjoy this recording from the second annual Women in Beer Panel event from Louisville Beer Week 2021. Recorded on Oct. 27, 2021.

"Building Breweries" is transitioning to "The Kentucky Commons Radio Hour!" While we flesh that vision out a bit more, let's enjoy this recording from the inaugural Louisville Beer History Panel event for Louisville Beer Week 2021. Recorded on Oct. 23, 2021.

Brandon Collins, head distiller and founder of Continuum Distilling (Waterbury, CT) joins the show to discuss how his new business helps bridge the gap between craft brewing and craft distilling. For more information, visit www.continuumdistilling.com

Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewing Co. (San Antonio, TX) joins the show and talks about the Black is Beautiful Beer Project and how he hopes those efforts will help breweries connect with their local communities in different ways than maybe they have before.

Jeff Faith joins the show at Akasha Brewing Co. in Louisville, KY to talk about his role in bringing a legacy beer brand back to life - Fehr's XL: An American Extra Lager.

A lot of ground is covered in this homebrew-centric episode featuring John Ronayne (Brewgrass Homebrew Supply, Boy Meets Wort,) and Greg Butorin (LAGERS Homebrew Club). Just listen, relax, and have a homebrew.Want to support the podcast:https://anchor.fm/building-breweries-a-beer-podcast/supportTwitter: @michaeldmoellerInstagram: @buildingbreweries…

On the 50th episode of Building Breweries: A Beer Podcast, Steve Holle from KC Bier Co. joins the show to talk about German Purity Laws and why his brewery in Kansas City adheres to it. Prost and Happy Oktoberfest! Want to support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/building-breweries-a-beer-podcast/support Twitter: @michaeldmoeller Instagram: @building…

In certain parts of the country, non-alcoholic craft beer is on the rise. Bill Shufelt of Athletic Brewing Co. has the only non-alcoholic brewery taproom in the country. He joins the show to talk about that taproom atmosphere, the non-alcoholic trends, and how e-commerce has allowed his business to grow. Want to support the podcast? Visit: https://…

This episode of Building Breweries is sponsored by New Air Appliances. In the belly of the Coors is AC Golden Brewing - the craft arm of MillerCoors where they test batch products on a 30-barrel system. Most notably, Colorado Native (a brand which only contains CO ingredients). In an episode originally recorded for my other podcast (Eat. Drink. Soc…

Matt Greenberg joins the show to discuss how he and his friend Brendan DeBlois brought craft beer to the country of Nicaragua in 2013 (and where you can find their beer in the United States now). To learn more about their operation, visit www.nicacraftbeer.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit: https://anchor.fm/building-breweries-a-beer-podcast/…

Ray Daniels, lifelong beer educator and founder of the Cicerone Certification Program, joins the podcast to tell us all about the early days of the Cicerone Certification Program, what the levels mean, and what it takes to become a Master Cicerone (aka somebody that really knows their beer). The Cicerone Certification Program certifies and educates…

Governor Hickenlooper joins the show to talk about Wynkoop Brewing, the economic impact of beer, New Belgium, and a potential 2020 presidential campaign. This episode is sponsored by Stith Family Farms: www.stithfamilyfarms.com Want to support the podcast? Visit: https://anchor.fm/building-breweries-a-beer-podcast/support Connect with Michael: Twit…

Joel Shelton joins the show to share stories about the early days of Shelton Brothers Inc., Cantillon, and the future of American beer. View the Shelton Brothers Inc. distribution portfolio: www.sheltonbrothers.com/booze This episode is sponsored by Stith Family Farms: www.stithfamilyfarms.com Want to support the podcast? Visit: https://anchor.fm/b…

Steve Oliver of OPA Design Studio (Austin, TX) joins Michael to discuss all about brewery design, planning, building, and red tape headaches. www.designopa.com www.buildingbreweries.com E-mail Michael: michael@buildingbreweries.com Want to support the podcast? Visit: https://anchor.fm/building-breweries-a-beer-podcast/support…

A former PhD left a tenure-track professor job in academia and opened a brewery in rural Abindgon, VA. Wolf Hills Brewing's Chris Burcher shares his thoughts on business and brewing in Appalachia.If you have questions about opening a brewery, feel free to reach out to Chris Burcher at chris.burcher@gmail.comInterested in other great independent bee…

President Obama likes to enjoy the occasional beer. But did you know he bought a homebrew kit? White House Chef Sam Kass joins the Podcast to share the story.

What's a Music Brewery? Nathaniel Gravely and Cory Buenning explain it and how their Louisville, KY brewery might be one of the first. Gravely Brewing. Co. opened in August 2017 and has plans to collaborate with bands from across the nation to make some beers that pair well with live shows.

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Live in Boulder, Colorado. Michael visits Dan Strevey at Avery Brewing.

Evan Rouse ordered a homebrew kit immediately after visiting Upland Brewing Company. Since then, he has founded his own brewery in Northern Kentucky. At Braxton Brewing Company, you'll find hot coffee and cold beer.www.instagram.com/buildingbrewerieswww.facebook.com/BuildingBrewerieswww.twitter.com/moellermd…

Michael visits Lexington's Rock House Brewing to discuss the brewery's beginnings, craft beer fandom mentality, and SB 1 1 regulatory events.

Michael goes to Cincinnati, OH to speak with Listermann and Madtree Brewing.

Talking about Automation in Beverage with Ryan Stockinger of Craft Automation. After, Mikenzie Hardman guest hosts and interviews Will Hamill of Uinta Brewing in Salt Lake City, Utah.