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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 A recent comprehensive study titled "The Best Beer Cities in the U.S. (2023 Data)" by Real Estate Witch has pushed Louisville into the spotlight as the sixth-best beer city in the United States, marking a significant rise from its 37th position in 2021’s report.
Highlighting the Key Factors Real Estate Witch’s study analyzed the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. based on several key factors:
Louisville's performance in these criteria has elevated its standing among American beer cities. Understanding Louisville's Rise Louisville has managed to stand out due to a combination of quality, variety, affordability, and popular interest in beer. The city boasts 2.8 breweries per 100,000 residents, more than double the national average of 1.3 breweries per 100,000. These breweries have achieved an average Yelp rating of 4.36, higher than the national average of 4.24. Furthermore, Louisville has shown strength in the number of bars per capita, reporting 24 bars per 100,000 residents. This is 26% more than the average city included in Real Estate Witch's study. Louisville's bars also receive high ratings, with an average Yelp rating of 4.27, which ranks third among all 50 cities in the study. Final Thoughts The rise of Louisville in the U.S. Best Beer Cities rankings underscores the city's thriving beer scene. This recognition invites both residents and visitors to explore the Louisville Ale Trail and experience first-hand what makes Louisville's beer scene one of the best in the nation. 
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 • 70K Amburana (Against the Grain) • Pálinka: Hungarian Fruit Brandy _____________________________________ Find our podcast wherever you listen: https://linktr.ee/KentuckyCommons 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: www.patreon.com/kycommons  Louisville Ale Trail Wins “Best Beer Trail” During Craft Brewers Conference May 10, 2023 (Louisville, KY) - Louisville Ale Trail received a Global Crushie award at this year's Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAs) in the Best Beer Trail category, held during the Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville earlier this week. This highly coveted award recognizes the exceptional achievements of breweries, agencies, artists, and marketing partners in the craft beer industry.
The Global Crushie is considered the most elusive of all the CBMA awards, symbolizing the best in the world. Only one Global Crushie is awarded in each global category, and Louisville Ale Trail earned this extraordinary distinction during the 2023 awards program. The CBMAs, also known as "The Crushies," was launched in 2020 and have since attracted craft beer industry entries from across the globe. "We are truly honored and humbled to receive the prestigious Global Crushie award. This accolade is a testament to both Louisville’s beer scene and our team's hard work, dedication, and passion,” said Michael Moeller, Louisville Ale Trail co-founder. “We share this achievement with our incredible brewery partners and the ever-growing community of craft beer lovers, both tourists and Louisville residents, who have supported us throughout our journey.” The 2023 CBMAs saw the highest number of entries and winners from around the world, highlighting the immense growth and success of the craft beer industry. Louisville Ale Trail's Global Crushie win reflects the company's commitment to innovation and creativity while showcasing Louisville as a beer destination. About Louisville Ale Trail Louisville Ale Trail serves to engage with Louisville tourists and residents about our local beer scene by encouraging city-wide tourism through the promotion of participating member brewery taprooms. 
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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