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:

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)

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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)

Moderated by:

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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:

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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)

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