  Barks & Brews: Monnik Beer’s Dog Day of Summer Returns Special Beer Release To Benefit Kentucky Humane Society August 1, 2023 (Louisville, KY) -- After a two-year hiatus, Monnik Beer Co. is excited to announce the return of their Dog Day of Summer fundraiser. Set for Saturday, August 5, from 12-8pm, the event is once again set to take place in its Schnitzelberg taproom. This year’s event includes a unique collaboration with Louisville Ale Trail, introducing a special edition beer celebrating Louisville-area canines on an innovative label.
Showcasing nearly twenty local dogs, each square in the label’s collage translates to a $100 donation to the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), turning this limited-edition beer into a tapestry of community giving. The collaboration hopes to raise awareness and significant funds for the essential work carried out by KHS. "We are so excited that Monnik Beer Company and Louisville Ale Trail are hosting the Dog Day of Summer and creating a special beer label featuring adorable local dogs,” said Haley Aldridge, KHS Community Relations Manager. “Their support will help the Kentucky Humane Society find homes for shelter pets and keep families and pets together.” Dog Day of Summer promises to be a fun-filled day for dogs and their owners. The event will feature outdoor pools, sprinklers, dog-forward vendors, and even a dog show. Categories include Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Dog Most Like Its Owner, Best Outfit, Most Chillest, Fluffiest, Coolest Hair Do, and People's Choice Award. The dog show begins at 4 pm. Those interested can register with a $1 donation between 2-4pm. All proceeds from the dog show and a portion of the beer sales will be donated to the Kentucky Humane Society and Project K-9 Hero. Additionally, KHS will be on-site with dogs available for adoption and will be accepting direct donations. To learn more about Dog Day of Summer, contact Michael Moeller at michael@louisvillealetrail.com or 502.797.2560. About Monnik Beer Co. Founded in 2015, Monnik Beer Co. and restaurant is located in the heart of the Schnitzelburg neighborhood. Monnik, the Dutch word for monk, embodies the intense focus and diligence they bring to their craft. Try their curated selection of twenty draft beers featuring a mix of flagships, seasonals, and one-off brews. For more information, visit www.monnikbeer.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. About Kentucky Humane Society The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is Kentucky’s largest animal adoption agency and spay/neuter provider. KHS also provides free counseling and support to local pet owners to help them keep pets at home and out of shelters, including behavior advice, veterinary care referrals, free pet food and supplies, and more. Through its Love 120 program, KHS works with rural shelters across Kentucky to reduce overcrowding and increase their lifesaving capacity.
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 The seventh anniversary of Old Louisville Brewery is upon us, marking a significant milestone in the brewery's journey of crafting neighborhood favorites. In commemoration of this anniversary, let's revisit the top seven most popular beers from Old Louisville Brewery from over the years.
Congratulations to Old Louisville Brewery on seven years! 
This week the fellas are joined by the one and only Berto Freeman, Head Brewer of Ten20 Craft Brewery. We discuss his formative years and beers in his New York home, his natural transition to the Bluegrass State, what he sees for the future of Ten20, and so much more.
We also get a bit saucy with Berto’s handmade tomato pie and some classic New York lagers. Featured Beverages:
_____________________________________ 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. 7/12/2023 Louisville Downtown Partnership, Against the Grain Brewery, Louisville Ale Trail Announce New Downtown OktoberfestRead Now New Oktoberfest Celebration Coming to Downtown Louisville “Steins on Main” to Benefit the Coalition for the Homeless July 12, 2023 (Louisville, KY) - Louisville Downtown Partnership, Louisville Ale Trail, and Against the Grain Brewery are excited to announce an all-new Oktoberfest celebration, "Steins on Main," hitting Downtown Louisville on Saturday, September 30, from 2 pm to 7 pm at RePurposed (615 W. Main Street). The outdoor celebration will include German-inspired cuisine, games and contests, music, and local breweries.
This new event will not only bring the traditional Bavarian festival to the heart of Louisville but will also aid a vital cause in the Louisville community - supporting the Coalition for the Homeless, a local nonprofit with a mission to prevent and end homelessness in Louisville. “It’s a win-win to hold this event in such a unique space and to kick off Louisville’s new Oktoberfest event,” said Rebecca Fleischaker, Executive Director of Louisville Downtown Partnership. “We are always looking for unique ways for the community to come together and being able to help our homeless population makes this a more enriching event.” Steins on Main will be free to the public and promises an afternoon filled with great cuisine, games, music, craft beer, and an abundance of festive cheer. Participating breweries include Against the Grain, Gallant Fox, Butchertown Brewing, Gravely, Monnik Beer Co., Hi-Wire, and the newly-opened Awry Brewing. These beers will provide a taste of both local craft mastery and the rich Oktoberfest tradition. Festivities kick off with a special happy hour from 2 pm to 3 pm, offering early attendees an exciting start to the day. "Bringing Oktoberfest to the heart of Downtown Louisville is an honor for us at Against the Grain," said Sam Cruz, co-owner of Against the Grain Brewery. "We've always worked diligently to build community connections and share our good times through our beers, and ‘Steins on Main' will amplify that mission while also supporting an essential cause." Steins on Main invites everyone in the community to join this Oktoberfest celebration, creating memories and supporting a critical cause while celebrating the city's rich German heritage. More details surrounding additional vendors will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, contact Michael Moeller at michael@louisvillealetrail.com. About Coalition For The Homeless The Coalition for the Homeless is a nonprofit with a mission to prevent and end homelessness in Louisville. The Coalition advocates for change, educates the public about the face of homelessness, and coordinates the work of their 40+ member agencies across the city. For more information, find the Coalition online at www.louhomeless.org, www.facebook.com/LouHomeless, or www.twitter.com/LouHomeless. About Louisville Downtown Partnership LDP’s mission is to improve the economy of Louisville’s Downtown by promoting the redevelopment, vitality and economic growth of the Central Business District and surrounding areas and to improve Downtown’s quality of life by creating a safe, clean and enjoyable environment. About Against the Grain ATG proudly serves as Louisville’s most revered and award-winning brewery. With two brewpub locations, including the flagship location, Against The Grain Public House located at Louisville Slugger Field and The Public House located in the historic Highlands neighborhood, ATG provides world-class beer and delicious pub fare. To learn more, visit www.atgbrewery.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 
This week the guys are joined by Chris Johnson (AKA “DJ Money Baby”) to discuss his journey through the craft beer world. From drinking Aventinus at Nachbar to representing Bell’s Brewery across the state, Chris has seen it all.
In this episode, we discuss Chris’ career path and landing his current position, his recollections on the day they all learned about the New Belgium & Bell’s merger. We get his takes on some of the most controversial albums of the 90s and his passion for cookbooks. We hope you all enjoy this conversation with Chris as much as we did. Cheers! Featured Beers:
_____________________________________ 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. 7/4/2023 Want Your Dog On A Beer Can? Louisville Ale Trail & Monnik Beer Create "Dog Days of Summer" collab to benefit Kentucky Humane SocietyRead Now UPDATE: ALL SPOTS TAKEN! We'll see you at Monnik on August 5th for the beer release.
Save the date! After a two-year hiatus, Monnik Beer’s Dog Days of Summer event is poised to make a triumphant return on Saturday, August 5th, to the Schnitzelburg neighborhood. This year, the Dog Days of Summer event will highlight a unique beer collaboration featuring a label designed by Louisville Ale Trail. The limited run label itself serves as part of the fundraising efforts of the event. We're issuing a call to action for all local dog lovers and encourage them to donate to the Kentucky Humane Society. In return, a “1x1” print of their beloved dogs will be immortalized on our beer label. Featuring nearly twenty local dogs and a $100 donation for each entry, we proudly present what we believe is The World’s Most Expensive Beer Label. This distinct beer and label combo will be available in limited quantities on August 5th, the day of the event. Monnik will donate a portion of sales that day directly to the Kentucky Humane Society as well. Dog Days of Summer will span from 12-8pm. The Dog Days of Summer event promises a day full of fun for all dogs, large and small. We've planned everything from outdoor pools and sprinklers to dog-specific vendors and even a dog show. To cap it off, the Kentucky Humane Society will be on-site with adorable dogs ready for adoption and open for further donations. Click here to donate and get your dog on the beer can. 
This week the guys are joined by the one and only Jeff Faith. Jeff is a fixture in Louisville for his laid-back and “dudely” presence, his skills on the bass, his fixing up of airplanes and old boats, and for resurrecting the classic Fehr’s Beer. In Louisville’s pre-prohibition era, Fehr’s was among the biggest breweries in the country, with distribution nationwide. Over the 20th century, the brand declined and disappeared until Jeff’s passion for reviving cool, vintage things led him to acquire the lapsed trademark and set him on a mission to bring Fehr’s back in as historically accurate a way as possible. Today you can find Fehr’s XL on draft and in cans to-go at Akasha Brewing Company. We also put Jeff to the test on his favorite movie “The Big Lebowski,” discussed his growing obsession with bees and boats, and bid a fond farewell to Anchor Christmas Ale. Featured Beers:
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.  You asked. We listened. It's with great excitement that we announce the launch of our new interactive and engaging brewery map on the Louisville Ale Trail website. Consider it the digital sidekick to your Louisville Ale Trail Brewery Passport book. Every taproom in the book has its spot on this digital platform, making it a breeze to locate and learn more about our local breweries. This map adds an extra layer of convenience and interactivity to your beer exploration. And there's more than just the locations. Each taproom on the map has a detailed description and a link to engaging interviews from our Kentucky Commons Radio Hour podcast. So you get to know the people behind the pints too. Just to make it clear, we're not replacing the physical passport book - we're supplementing it. This map is part of our commitment to make your Louisville Ale Trail experience as immersive and enjoyable as possible. So give it a try. Find the nearest brewery taproom to you on the homepage of our website or visit www.louisvillealetrail.com/louisvillebrewerymap.   5 reasons this year's Kentucky Craft Bash was the best yet.The premier Kentucky craft beer festival returned for another year to transform Waterfront Park into the state's largest taproom last weekend on Saturday June 24th. A day of excitement, community, and comradery, Kentucky Craft Bash, is organized by the Kentucky Guild of Brewers serving as an invitation for Guild members to showcase their craft in one shared space. Here are five reasons why this year's festival was the best yet. 1. THE BEER This one has to be obvious but clearly the beer is the star of the show here. With 150+ offerings this festival offered the opportunity to taste from all over Kentucky not just our backyard of Louisville. Of course the local Louisville Ale Trail stops all brought the heat and our friends from around the state did as well. Some standouts from what we tried (there was A LOT of beer to sample) were; Scout and Scholar Ol' Buddy Lager, Ethereal Brewing Baba Yaga Joyful, Darkness Brewing Mayan Sacrifice, The Brew Bridge Biru, The Void Sake Coconut Sake, and so many others.  2. SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES The Vendor programming absolutely killed it this year. While savoring your special beers you could have been doing any of the following; Throwing axes with Flying Axes, dancing your ass off with Sam Sneed, Dunking a brewer in a dunk tank, brewing a beer with the LAGERS Homebrew Club, watching the homies from Home Skateshop flip and grind, or even tossing cornhole to win tickets to Jtown Beerfest or Frazier Summer Beer Fest!  3. FOOD GOOD FOOD One thing that is an absolute must when drinking beer is having that perfect meal mid fest to power through the entire event. Craft Bash nailed all the staple offerings like Ramiro's Cantina for tacos, Hometown Pizza for slices, Red Top Hot Dogs for the most over the top dogs you could ask for, and even sweet treats from Brown Butter Crumble Co. These along with other food vendors went the extra mile to make sure everyone was fed and happy while also offering some vegetarian options. It was so delicious that my phone forgot to eat first. Trust us. 4. NOT JUST CRAFT BEER Beer wasn't the only craft option at this festival. Intermingled with the brewery tents was a great group of local artists with their wares to showcase. The Craftist delighted our olfactory with their handcrafted soaps in unique scents like Appletini, Leatherhead, and Rum Runner. Sunblind Fine Art + Wearables wouldn't pierce my ears but they were selling special earrings of all shapes from pints and mugs to flowers and more. There were even options for your furry friends that weren't allowed to attend with Lola D's Dog Treats serving up fresh baked goods for the love of dogs.  5. A TOAST TO UNDERBERG Underberg is a special drink amongst us beer lovers. The tiny 20ml bottle adorned with a green wax cap is a digestive blend of herbs from 43 countries and the perfect way to break up hours of a beer festival. A 'Berg Break is essential at a festival so we at the Louisville Ale Trail invited attendees to join us in a toast at 3pm. Organizers, Brewers, and patrons joined together in a glorious Underberg toast leaving us all refreshed and ready for the rest of the fest. 
This week, the gang is joined by Rich Shanks from Louisville's newest brewery, Kyros Brewing, as well as special guest host, Madelaine Ruggles.
We discuss: the Kyros ethos on business, family, and community, why they and their community love their Portland neighborhood, their unique secret beer garden, and more. Rich also shares his love of bourbon and cigars. Moeller nails his J. Jonah Jameson and Cosmo Kramer impressions, and in the spirit of Kyros' greek origin, we discover which ancient Greek god we really are. Which Greek God Are You? Featured beverages and cigars: _____________________________________ 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 |
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