Kentucky Commons Podcast

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.

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

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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 (M

• 70K Amburana (Against the Grain)

• Pálinka: Hungarian Fruit Brandy

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The garage is always open! Zane Smith (National Sales Director, Garage Beer) joins the show to chat about Garage Beer’s new direction and tennis.

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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.

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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!

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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:

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Martin Svab, Jack-Of-All-Trades at Pivot Brewing, 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.

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In this episode of Kentucky Commons Radio Hour, we're joined by Louisville author and hot sauce connoisseur Kevin Gibson 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 + Craft House Pizza.

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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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Matt Watson (Head Brewer, The Pub on Second) drove all the way from Western Kentucky to join us for this episode. We chat about his experience at Henderson Brewing, Western Kentucky beer culture, and one of Kentucky’s newest breweries: The Pub on Second. 

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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.

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