John King at KGB.

John has an enviable task. Helping one another is the easiest part, but there can be no power moves without key politicians feeling the power, which in legislative terms comes when you've blended lobbies like small business, agriculture and tourism into a unified whole.

John's a handsome fellow, except they won't make concessions based on his looks. Until the rowing is synchronized, a nicely seasoned pastiche of smoke, mirrors and theater is immensely helpful.

Good luck, Mr. King. Go often to Frankfort, and prosper.

Meet Kentucky’s new King of beer, by Kevin Gibson (502 Brews)

When nine Kentucky breweries got together nearly two years ago to form the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, the goal was a unified organization that would provide a singular voice with which to promote their beers, breweries and events.

They’ve found that voice in John King, who recently was named executive director to lead the guild’s board. And his voice speaks to the very unity Kentucky’s breweries seek. It isn’t about who can sell the most beer, King says, it’s about helping each other ...