Mile Wide Beer Company's 7th anniversary is this weekend! To help celebrate, here are seven fun facts about the Phoenix Hill brewery: 

1. Bob Dylan once played a concert in the parking lot (in 2003, before they were open).
2. The building was originally part of a Pillsbury factory, where biscuits transitioned from grain in the silos to finished frozen biscuits.
3. You might already know that Mile Wide is named for the largest width of the Ohio River. Co-owner Matt Landon’s background also happens to be in building bridges.
4. Their building once housed The Silo, Louisville’s very first brewery in “the modern era" (1992).
5. In 2017, Mile Wide established itself as a pioneer of Hazy IPA with the release of Tessie, one the highest rated beers to date. 
6. Co-Owners Scott and Kyle both hail from previous adventures at Schlafly Brewing.
7. Their weekly trivia (every Thursday) is hosted by Jeopardy-winner Evan Roberts.

In these seven years, Mile Wide has not only served great beer but also created a space where stories are shared, history is celebrated, and community is strengthened. Here's to Mile Wide Beer Company, a beacon of craft brewing and community spirit. Cheers to many more years of success, innovation, and delightful brews!

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 this week's guest, Mike Abel, (Head Brewer, Fork + Ale House, Cellarman, Ash & Elm) gracing their taprooms. Known for his quick wit and unquenchable thirst for beer knowledge Mike has built a thriving career across multiple cities.

In this conversation we discuss current trends in beer and cider, how to plan a day trip in #Indy, and some interesting topics in health and music! It was an absolute pleasure having Mike on the show and we hope that you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Make sure to go and try all of Mike's great beers next time you are up Carmel way. (https://forkalehouse.com/)

Featured Beers:
Hefeweizen (Fork + Ale House)
El Camino, Habanero, Mango Cider (Ash & Elm Cidery)
Winter Wee Heavy (Fork + Ale House)
Hopping Hound IPA (Fork + Ale House)

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After drinking all the Louisville Beer during Louisville Beer Week, the guys were incredibly excited to take a “booch’ break” this episode with the incredible duo that is Corey and Danielle Wood, owners and founders of Elixir Kombucha.

We got the rundown on their recent growth into their new production home, the story of how Corey’s kombucha-loving aunt launched them on their journey, and got very up close and personal with a big chunk of actual SCOBY skin (stay tuned to the end for tasting notes…yeah), and even helped Elixir up its brand game with the selection of the new OFFICIAL Elixir mascot. 

Featured Beverages:

• Mad Elf, Grand Cru – TRÖEGS Independent Brewing
• NKD LDY Non-Alcoholic Whiskey

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As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to spending quality time with family and friends, indulging in festive meals, and, of course, enjoying some of the finest beers Louisville has to offer. 

However, navigating the holiday hours of your favorite local breweries can be a bit of a puzzle.

Whether you’re planning a post-Thanksgiving gathering or looking to unwind after a day of shopping, here’s what you need to know.

Note: unless otherwise noted, assume normal operating hours.

So, you worked in the kitchen all day on Thursday and you’ve filled your Amazon shopping cart full of “deals.” You deserve a beer. Black Friday is a great day to visit brewery taprooms and enjoy good company and good beer. There are some great events throughout the city and we’ve gone ahead and highlighted four for you to keep in mind.

Against the Grain is bringing back its famous imperial smoked stout for the first time in two years. 2023 variants include Chocolate Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, and Coconut Cream Pie. 

The party, hosted at their Downtown Public House at 401 E. Main Street, will begin at 5 pm. Each variant comes with some pie too AND you’ll have the opportunity to pie a brewer in the face to benefit Apron Inc.

Free to attend but registration is requested. Link here.

Join Atrium for this year’s release of Barrel Aged Bean’s, an Atrium barrel-aged tap takeover, and the launch of their 2024 membership program.

BOTTLE RELEASES:

• Apple Brandy Bourbon Barrel Aged Bean’s – Atrium’s beloved Imperial Coffee Stout aged 50% in Apple Brandy Barrels and 50% in KY Bourbon barrels for 12 months and clocking in at 14%. Available in 500ml bottles to-go as well and on draft.
• 01 - Atrium’s first member’s only bottle. An Imperial Stout brewed specifically for barrel aging. Aged in KY Bourbon barrels for over 12 months, cold conditioned on select cacao nibs and vanilla beans. One of the biggest beers they have ever brewed clocking in at 16%. 500ml bottles available ONLY with 2024 membership purchase.

BARREL AGED TAP TAKEOVER:

• Apple Brandy Bourbon Barrel aged Bean’s – Imperial Coffee Stout aged in apple brandy and bourbon barrels – 14%
• 001 – Atrium has just a single keg of their member’s only bottle for draft – Imperial Stout aged a single bourbon barrel for over 12 months, cold conditioned on cacao nibs and vanilla – 16%
• Maple Bourbon Barrel aged Bean’s (2022) – Imperial Coffee Stout aged in a maple bourbon barrel – 14%
• Barrel-Aged Honest Thief (2022) – Imperial stout with coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla, and cinnamon, aged in KY bourbon barrels -16.5%
• Barrel-Aged Hegemon (2021) – Russian Imperial Stout aged in KY bourbon barrels – 14.2%
• Barrel-Aged Velcro Sneakers – Their Amber Lager aged in KY bourbon barrels for a few months – 6.5%

Are you an Atrium Club Member (aka one of those guys)? Here is what they’re doing for you on Black Friday.

• One member’s only barrel aged bottle; Titled “01,” their first members-only bottle – an Imperial Stout brewed specifically for barrel aging. Aged in KY Bourbon barrels for over 12 months, cold conditioned on select cacao nibs and vanilla beans. One of the biggest beers they have ever brewed clocking in at 16%. Available for pickup on Black Friday.
• One member’s only glass – a custom 16oz Libbey Embassy glass printed with Atrium members-only artwork. Available for pickup Black Friday.
• 10% off your Atrium tab all year long! Upon pickup you’ll receive a nifty “One of those guys” cards to keep in your wallet, present this at checkout and receive 10% off your entire tab through 2024 (includes draft and to-go beer).

Our friends at Butchertown Brewing are releasing a new double barrel-aged stout in collaboration with Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA) to celebrate stout season and Black Friday. Stop by the taproom at noon for the bottle release and enjoy vintagle bottle pours from the cellar all the long.

​Butchertown will also feature five stouts on tap, including the Horus Collaboration AND the newest Elements of Time (Batch #4). Don’t miss out on 2.5oz flight specials for $15 so you can try them all.
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• IdleWild (12% ABV): A collaboration with Horus Aged Ales. Stout Aged for 12 months in vanilla bourbon barrel, then 6 months in a Russel’s Reserve Bourbon Barrel.

If you haven’t caught on, Black Friday means stouts! 

The West Sixth Nulu taproom is opening early at 10am! Enjoy Snake Cake, plus the debut of Chocolate Orange Snake Cake & Snake Snack! Bottles will be SUPER LIMITED and on sale upon opening, so don’t miss out! Available in bundled packs and individual sales — buy all three bottles for $60, or pick and choose your favs - $20 for the original Snake Cake, and $23 for any of the variants.

West Sixth Nulu will have limited draft of Snake Cake & Chocolate Orange Snake Cake to try + a special DRAFT ONLY offering of Mexican Mocha Snake Cake, too!

• Snake Cake (13% ABV) - $20 - Taking decadence to the next level, Snake Cake is one of our most popular barrel aged recipes. Layers of silky vanilla, deep chocolate and charred caramel notes all stack upon our full-bodied Snake Eyes Imperial Stout. Aged in Bourbon Barrels, this melt-in-your-mouth brew is the icing on the cake for any celebration.
• Snake Snack (13% ABV) - $23 - Have a midday treat with this hazelnut-spread inspired Snake Cake! We’re snacking on this smooth and roasty Snakes – spread thick on Kentucky Bourbon Barrels, and topped with tons of toasted hazelnuts and plenty of vanilla. This nutty snack is good with everything!
• Chocolate Orange Snake Cake (13% ABV) - $23 - This Snake Cake present is wrapped with shiny nostalgia! Crack into slices of holiday spirit with this chocolaty bottle. Aged on Kentucky Bourbon Barrels and laced with layers of fresh orange zest. The hint of vanilla and cacao nibs are the perfect base for this citrusy treat.

“Your job is so cool.”

While it has its perks, the beer industry has its challenges too.

Introducing the Louisville Beer For All Panel, brought to you by 78 Social in partnership with Kentucky Guild of Brewers. Dive deep into real stories from individuals across the Commonwealth. Hear from those who've faced, or is facing, barriers in the industry - be it financial, geographical, gender-related, stereotypes, or disabilities.

Panelists include:

• Sawyer Robbins (Blue Stallion Brewing Company)
• Tyler Montgomery (Abettor Brewing Company)
• Leah Dienes (Apocalypse Brew Works)
• John Shrader (Noble Funk Brewing Company)

Moderated by:

• Katie Molck (Kentucky Guild of Brewers)

Recorded in October 2023 at Noble Funk Brewing Co.

Proudly sponsored by 78 Social.
78 Social is Louisville's premiere, members-only diplomat society - where our city's most essential advocates gather, grow, engage, and build energy behind Louisville. Within this portal, you can access industry peer networking through the live feed and specific interest groups within the hospitality community, invitations to exclusive events, and educational training opportunities.

For Louisville Beer Week 2023, Louisville Ale Trail organized a barrel panel discussion to talk about all the ways wood impacts flavor. Hear from experts in the beer, spirits, and barrel space.

Panelists included Jackie Zykan (Hidden Barn Whiskey), Marty Scott (Revolution Brewing), Andrew Wiehebrink (Independent Stave Co.), and Roger Huff (Gallant Fox Brewing). Moderated by Jessica Adkins (H&A Barrel Management)

Recorded in October 2023 at 3rd Turn Brewing. Proudly sponsored by Underberg with food provided by Four Pegs.

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Extra, extra! KY Commons Podcast Welcomes Award-Winning Journalist Olivia Krauth.

This week, the guys are honored to welcome Olivia Krauth, Kentucky Education & Politics reporter, to the show ahead of Kentucky's gubernatorial election in November. Olivia has been breaking and breaking down Kentucky news for years now. It was fascinating to get her take on how the news happens.

In addition to journalism, Olivia has a passion for Russian Lit and Taylor Swift, so we put her to the test with a little game. Can she pull off a perfect score?

Big thanks to Olivia for coming on the show to share, and if YOU have her award, do the right thing.

Featured Beers:
• Barrel-Aged Brain Check (2019) Imperial Coffee Stout - Akasha Brewing
• Citrus Squall Double Golden Ale - Dogfish Head
• Sh'Andy Beer'Sheer Lemonade & Lager Shandy - Blue Stallion Brewing

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We hope you’re hungry, folks, because this week’s guest, Russ Meredith, owner of The Beer Syrup Company, came packing a spread! Russ is famous around town for his delicious concoctions, all inspired and derived from his favorite beers. In this episode, he guides us through a multi-course meal - each dish incorporating his products in unique and delicious ways.

In addition to getting stuffed, we also get the back story of Russ’ beginnings in the Farmer’s Market scene, how he developed his various products and brand, and his perspective on the Louisville beer scene from his long career in and around the craft beer industry. 

If you’ve met Russ at community events, you might also know that he is famous for his choice of attire, so we also put him to the Pooh Pathology test to see what character from The Hundred Acre Wood best exemplifies his particular personality.

Take the Pooh Pathology Test for yourself here.

Featured Beers:
Pillar of Beasts Barleywine – 3 Floyds

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We're thrilled to invite you to the inaugural My Morning Beer Fest, a unique and new event presented by Louisville Ale Trail and Gallant Fox Brewing. This isn’t just a beer festival - it’s a celebration! A tip of the hat to all the hardworking brewery employees and owners who have poured their efforts into making Louisville Beer Week spectacular. Now, it’s their turn to sit back, relax, and enjoy some fantastic beers from across Kentucky with YOU (yes, you, their favorite customer).

Featured Breweries: Gallant Fox Brewing, Brew Bridge, Mirror Twin, Scout & Scholar, The Pub on Second, and Bircus.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 28th
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Gallant Fox Basecamp Warehouse (131 N. Spring Street, Louisville, KY, 40206)

Gate admission:

• $5 cover for those wearing pajamas
• $10 for those not wearing pajamas

21+ event

Event Highlights:

• Breakfast-themed beers!
• The first 70 guests receive a free gift from Louisville Ale Trail
• Live Music by Stephen Farrior (10a-1p)
• Cereal Eating Contest
• Best Dressed PJ Contest (we’ll be crowning a PJ Prince and a PJ Princess).
• Saturday Morning Cartoons by What The Lou
• A beer press station by Louisville Ale Trail
• Gallant Fox Breakfast Food Truck
• Coffee station by Beer Syrup Company
• Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar by Biscuit Belly (The Official Brunch of Louisville Beer Week!)

Schedule of Events:

• 10am-11am: Happy Hour!
• 11am-12pm: Cereal eating contest. The first to eat a whole box wins.
• 12pm-1pm: Best Dressed PJ Contest. 
• 1pm-2pm: Surprise Set by DJ Crepes 

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My Morning Beer Fest is proudly sponsored by Malteurop Malting Company, represented by Louisville's own Rick Barney, a third-generation expert in brewing and distilling. With roots dating back to the 1860s, this farmer-owned company operates from 23 global malthouses and sources barley from U.S. and Canadian farmers. Committed to local connections, they service breweries and distilleries from their extensive network of U.S. warehouses, including Louisville.