This week was an incredibly special episode for us as we got to sit down with two exceptional people from one of our absolute favorite companies, White Labs Yeast. Pablo Gomez, Technical Account Manager, and Devin Tani, Technical Education Coordinator, join the show to tell us what got them into the wild world of yeast & share how White Labs has built and continues to grow a “culture” of quality and innovation.
They also guide us through a very illuminating yeast-off side-by-side tasting and share the details on a few of their new products that continue to push the boundaries of brewing, at home and on an industrial scale. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, and we can’t wait to pay them another visit. PRO TIP: Eat their pizza & don’t sleep on the Kimchi fries. Featured Beers:
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This week we welcome a veteran of the Louisville beer scene, Vince Cain, co-founder and former co-owner of Great Flood Brewing, and Owner of Right Mind Consulting. We also welcome guest host Alex Vogt (owner, Awry Brewing).
Vince, with his other partners, opened Great Flood all the way back in 2013 and kicked off the second wave of growth in Louisville’s modern brewery scene. In his many years building the business of Great Flood, and in his current work as a consultant to non-profits and small businesses, Vince has truly seen it all. It was a truly great opportunity to get to sit down and get Vince’s perspective on how Louisville beer has grown and evolved over the last ten years. We also put his business acumen to the test, and let him invest David’s life savings in our Shark Tank spin-off: “Bright Tank.” Thanks again to Vince. If you would like to contact him, you can find his information here. Featured Beers:
Curious about Underberg? Ask your bartender for one or visit www.underbergamerica.com. _____________________________________ Don't forget to support the podcast by giving us a rating and a review. If YouTube's more your speed, subscribe to our channel: https://linktr.ee/KentuckyCommons.  Louisville Ale Trail Partners with Kroger to Boost Craft Beer TourisM Brewery Passports Now Available At Eleven Kroger Locations in Louisville September 12, 2023 (LOUISVILLE, KY) – Louisville Ale Trail is excited to announce a partnership with retail grocery chain Kroger to begin retailing brewery passports at eleven Louisville Metro locations. This new retail partnership highlights the continued expansion and enthusiasm for craft beer in a region known traditionally for its bourbon. Passports are being distributed in partnership with TCG Continuum.
The Louisville Ale Trail brewery passport first launched in October 2020 and allows beer enthusiasts to explore the rich landscape of Louisville, KY taprooms, offering a self-guided experience through the world of Louisville beer. The current edition, which retails for $10.00 and features nearly thirty taprooms around Jefferson County, showcases the city's burgeoning craft beer scene. Multiple rewards are offered to those who visit sixteen brewery taprooms, with additional rewards for those who visit all of them. Passports are ready for purchase at Kroger Wine & Spirit Shoppe locations effective September 11th. The eleven participating Kroger locations include:
"We are thrilled to partner with Kroger, a brand synonymous with community and quality,” said Michael Moeller, Louisville Ale Trail co-founder. “This partnership allows us to put the vibrant craft beer culture of Louisville in front of more people, inviting them to explore and enjoy what our local breweries have to offer." The collaboration with Kroger marks a significant step in Louisville Ale Trail's mission to make craft beer tourism an integral part of the cultural fabric of Louisville. The brewery passport, a booklet that directs tourists and locals alike to Louisville breweries and recommended beers, promotes not only the breweries but also neighboring local businesses, enhancing the overall tourism experience in the area. "We at Kroger are always seeking ways to enrich the experiences of our customers and the communities we serve. Partnering with Louisville Ale Trail is a testament to our commitment to supporting local businesses and the thriving craft beer culture in Louisville," said Chris Blandford, Adult Beverage Category Manager at Kroger. "We're excited to offer these brewery passports at our stores, giving both locals and tourists an accessible gateway to explore the diverse and vibrant beer scene our city has to offer." For more information about this partnership or to learn more about Louisville Ale Trail and Louisville’s beer scene, visit www.louisvillealetrail.com. 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. To learn more, visit www.louisvillealetrail.com About Kroger: At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. 
Road Trip! This week the guys are on the road down to Asheville, NC to visit our friends at Hi-Wire Brewing and brew a collab beer for this year’s Louisville Beer Week. We are joined on this episode by Hi-Wire’s Head of Sour and Specialty, Peter Batinski. We talked to Peter about his impressive and diverse career in breweries all across the country, how his passion lead him to Asheville and his current role at Hi-Wire, and what keeps him as deeply in love with his craft after all these years. Oh, we also recorded it a super-secret Tiki lounge so please pardon any stray thunderstorms that blow though.
Featured Beers: • Kentucky Common – Dreaming Creek • Sour Saison 2022 – Hi-Wire Brewing.
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