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Respecting the Beer

McFleshman's Brewing Co

The smartest podcast for nerdy brewers and beer lovers in under thirty minutes.

Hosted by owners of McFleshman's Brewing Co, Bobby and Allison Fleshman with special apparances from Ciceron and historian, Joel Hermansen. Kept on subject by Gary Arndt, host of Everything Everywhere Daily.

In our first few episodes, we cover the origins of McFleshman's brewery and brew master, Bobby Fleshman. While studying for a PhD in astrophysics, Bobby fell in love with homebrewing. After consistently winning brewing competitions, he and his wife Allison decided to start a brewery with a different type of experience. Thus McFleshman's was born!

Other topics covered include: craft brewing, the chemical make up of beer, the differences between the huge variety of beers, how color affects beer's taste, homebrewing, starting a brewery, why beer get's skunked, the origins of hops, the business of brewing, Benedictine Monk's effect on brewing, Hildegard of Bingen, Charlie Bamforth, Louis Pasteur, contract brewing, remote beer pumping, getting a business loan, brewery operations, creating stand operating procedures, Sierra Nevada Brewing, brewing collaboration, Dry January, Reinhehtsgebot, beer history, New Realm Brewing Co, Mitch Steele, and much more.

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  • S1 · E130
    September 12 · 41 min

    Exploring Our Wild Rice Collaboration w/ Sway Brewing’s Matt Sampson

    Fellow PhD turned brewer, Matt Sampson, sits down for an impromptu voice memo recording in the Sway Brewing cellar! Origin stories, brewing philosophies, and the recent collaboration is explored! Visit Sway Brewing + Blending in Door County, WI! https://www.swaybeer.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 00:53 Sway Brewing Overview 01:56 Matt Chemistry to Beer 03:54 Door County Move Pivot 06:05 Hacienda Origin Story 10:33 Foeders and Cellar Tour 12:29 Cleaning and Oak Benefits 16:41 From Brewer to Owner 18:53 Meeting and Collab Setup 22:34 Wild Rice Collab Idea 25:52 Building The Rice Lager 26:26 Pause For A Pour 27:30 What to Name It? 29:15 Cereal Mash And Hops 31:28 Fermentation And Flavor 33:09 Recipe Tweaks And Foam 34:38 Future Collabs And Lessons 38:07 Death Row Beer Picks 40:38 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

  • S1 · E129
    September 3 · 13 min

    Voicemail: Internal Marketing Meeting Over Coffee

    Allison and Bobby discuss marketing for McFleshman’s, how to stand out when the local craft brewing scene continues to grow. Listen to the full conversation for FREE on our Patreon page! This is an interlude episode between seasons recorded on a phone. We’ll be back with full interviews with brewers in our next season. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

  • S1 · E128
    August 13 · 1 min

    Announcement: Summer Break 2026

    We're taking a break from the podcast for a bit. But we're not leaving you empty handed. Bonuses are coming your way! Get your tickets to Lager Fest 2026: https://www.mcfleshmans.com/lagerfest/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

  • S1 · E127
    August 6 · 36 min

    Vinnie Cilurzo's Woes on Opening a Second Russian River Brewing Location

    Vinnie returns for part 2 of our conversation! He digs into their sour beer program, what it took to open a second brewery, and experimental hops usage. We also get our classic Mt. Rushmore of Brewing. Pick up some Russian River Brewing Co: https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 02:14 Barrels Bacteria Coolship 04:21 Market Shift and Quality 06:57 Pilot Brewery Hop Trials 08:56 Hop Breeders Shape IPA 12:16 Russian River 110 Fundraiser 14:03 Building the Dream Brewery 19:45 Independence and Growth Mindset 22:11 Needed or Wanted Windsor 24:18 Sustainability CO2 Water 27:51 Construction Mistakes and Support 29:36 Food and Restaurant Realities 31:02 Death Row Beer Flight 35:33 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E126
    July 30 · 32 min

    Russian River Brewing Co's Vinnie Cilurzo on Pliny the Elder and Hops

    Vinnie shares the origin story of Russian River Brewing Company, how he and his wife, Natalie took over and kept it alive. He also tells all about their most popular beer: Pliny the Elder, the standard for IPAs. Part 1 of 2! Pick up some Russian River Brewing Co: https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:27 Welcome Vinnie Cilurzo! 04:20 Founding Russian River 05:14 Pliny the Elder Origins 09:40 Pliny Younger Releases 11:02 Inspired Brewers and Tornado 15:40 Decker Slash Story 18:46 Early IPA Influences 22:55 Simcoe Hop Deep Dive 27:48 STS Pils and Lager Focus 31:52 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E125
    July 23 · 43 min

    Taplist: Scapegoat Bock LIVE at Tardigrade's Bookshelf

    Live form the Tardigrade's Bookshelf, the gang dives into bock beers and the story of Scapegoat, McFleshman's take on a bock. Bonus content that didn't make the main feed, Q&A with the audience and business owner woes as we interview the owner's of the venue. Visit the Tardigrade's Bookshelf in Appleton, WI: https://www.tardigradesbookshelf.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer LIVE 01:04 Venue Vibes 02:10 Bock Beer History 04:44 Goats and Doppelbock 06:59 Water and Yeast 08:56 Augustiner Yeast Love 12:36 Yeast Drift and Repitching 18:28 Malt Builds the Bock 23:09 Sweetness vs Maltiness 26:21 Beer Poker Tradition 27:42 Decoction and Melanoidins 29:04 Scapegoat Name Story 32:45 Hops for Balance 34:36 Ingredient Sourcing Small Brewery 35:10 Why Hop Farms Matter 35:40 Scapegoat Vibe Pairings 37:02 Maibock Versus Bock 38:34 Minty Hops And Timing 40:15 Golden Bock Market Talk 41:09 Tardigrades Tap List 42:21 Tardigrade's Bookshelf Plugs 43:03 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E124
    July 16 · 40 min

    Taste Testing First Time Homebrew w/ Screaming Hound Homebrewers

    Jamison and Delaney of Screaming Hound Home Brewing join us for some candid feedback from a pro! Bobby and Decker share some notes on some samples and offer some encouragement to these two young homebrewers. Bonuses you won't hear on the main feed: Taste test brew #3, an iteration of the amber and Jamison's solutions for highly pressurized bottles. Want to try Screaming Hound brews? Join the Green Bay Rackers Homebrew Club! https://www.rackers.org/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:42 Why They Started Brewing 04:02 Apartment Brewing Gear Talk 06:47 First Brews and Saison Disaster 09:37 Oktoberfest Tasting and Bottle Conditioning 16:20 Extract Sweetness and Boilovers 21:35 Next Sample Corn Amber Experiment 22:21 Taming the Corn Flavor 22:46 Carbonation Chaos and Aging 23:55 California Common Breakdown 25:48 Hops Choices and Storage 29:44 Hop Sensitivity and Gruit Ideas 33:46 Bottle Reuse and New Glarus Tips 35:28 Homebrew Club and Water Chemistry 38:56 Brewing Advice and Wrap Up 39:58 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E123
    July 9 · 44 min

    Gary Arndt on Beer, Host of Everything Everywhere Daily

    We turn the tables on Gary Arndt! Beer drinker and idea man. Allison, Bobby, and Decker ask about his favorite podcast moments, curiosity driving his wildly successful podcast, and what's next for him. Listen to Gary's podcast: https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer 00:44 Naming McFleshmans Bits 01:51 Gary The Idea Guy 03:02 Why Podcasts Open Doors 06:34 Beer Learning And Buzzwords 09:43 Curiosity And Quantum Detour 10:21 Marketing Reality And Stairs 12:33 Mastering Many Beer Styles 14:51 Careers Focus And Entrepreneurship 19:04 Exit Plans And Employee Ownership 21:29 Gary's Most Memorable Podcast Moment 22:42 Water Chemistry And World Beer Cup 24:20 Gary's Favorite Guest 27:02 Gary's REAL Memorable Moment 27:48 Threading the Nerd Needle 29:04 Podcast Growth Plans 30:28 Completionist Club 31:54 Live Show Tour Ideas 34:50 Gary's Last Travel Goals 37:48 Marshall Islands Stories 41:10 Everything Everywhere Beer 42:32 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E122
    July 2 · 42 min

    McFleshman's Flavor Adventures w/ Aaron Reimers

    Meet Aaron “Flavor Baaron” Reimers! Bobby and Allison turn the mic on in-house brewer Aaron Reimers. Aaron shares his journey from sculpture artist to brewing. It's not the normal route we usually hear! He also gives you a peek behind the curtain of some of the beer experiments McFleshman's. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 01:58 Aaron Origin Story 06:52 NA And Cider Mission 08:39 Dunkelweizen Obsession 11:38 Brewing Science Banana Notes 13:51 Oh Crap Mead Explosion 19:30 Bobby Sharpie Chaos 22:56 Pencil Paper Patterns 23:53 Brewing Without Homebrew 25:02 Hiring Trainable Talent 25:38 Pilot System Learning 27:03 Color Theory In Drinks 28:52 Purple Pink Blue Challenges 30:48 Wax Dips Presentation 32:10 Swiss Army Brewery Days 36:00 Schedules Chaos Problem Solving 37:37 Black Friday Flavor RnD 40:04 Tinctures Extract Lab 42:00 Wrap Up And Credits 42:31 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E121
    June 25 · 40 min

    Working Draft Beer Co Brews Traditional Pilsners w/ Co-founder Clint Lohman

    Clint Lohman, head brewer and co-founder of Working Draft Beer Company in Madison, WI joins us to share his beer journey and company origins. Visit Working Draft in Madison, WI: https://www.workingdraftbeer.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respsecting the Beer! 01:06 Working Draft Overview 02:02 Lager Epiphany 03:02 From Factory To Homebrew 05:03 Breaking Into Pro Brewing 06:32 Vintage To Wisconsin Brewing 07:34 Joining Working Draft 08:16 Kirby Nelson Mentorship 09:38 Early Beers and Flagships 11:30 Why Lager Is Hard 13:56 Process Over Recipe 18:51 Removing Harshness 23:23 Decoction and Filtration 27:39 Czech Lagers and Fest 30:22 Smoked Wild Rice Lager 34:54 Cereal Mash Deep Dive 37:27 Death Row Beer Flight 39:00 Festival Invite and Wrap -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E120
    June 18 · 39 min

    Taplist: Yorkshire Round

    Allison hosts this chaotic Taplist as Bobby and Aaron tell the tale of the Yorkshire Round, a classic English brown ale inspired from their trip to Tadcaster, England. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:50 Tadcaster Origin Story 04:27 Yorkshire Taste Notes 08:32 Diacetyl Deep Dive 11:34 Aaron’s Favorite English 15:22 Why It’s Called Round 17:58 Squares vs Cleaning 21:04 Mouthfeel and Malts 23:25 Awards and Tweaks 25:00 Cask Prep Challenges 26:05 What Is a Cask 28:33 Secondary Fermentation Timeline 29:51 Spiles Taps and Injuries 31:09 Beer Showers and Mishaps 32:37 Publican History Explained 34:39 Yorkshire Can Art 36:01 Why Brew Yorkshire 38:08 Wrap Up and Credits -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E119
    June 11 · 47 min

    Find the Leaky Tap in Your Craft Brewery Business w/ Chris Farmand

    To many brewers, P&L statement bring fear. But to Chris? Those numbers make his world go round. Chris Farmand started Small Batch Standard, a brewery consultant and accounting firm back in 2010. Since then, they've helped craft brewers all over find the leaky tap in their business. McFleshman's recently brought on SBS and it's been a learning experience for everyone! Listen to this episode where we cram into the business office cause an Irish jam session has filled the tap room below! Visit Small Batch Standard: https://sbstandard.com/ Listen to The True Craft Podcast: https://sbstandard.com/podcast/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:12 Chris Farmand of Small Batch Standard 01:54 Packed Taproom Mystery 02:59 Small Batch Standard Origin 06:32 Emy Finds The Fit 09:09 Profit Hat Philosophy 12:57 Blue Ocean Beer Strategy 17:23 Onboarding Wins So Far 19:44 Following The Dollar 23:31 Keg Profit Reality Check 24:29 Holding the Line on Pricing 25:55 Margins Versus Mission 29:17 Hard Decisions for 2026 33:15 Execution and Focus Framework 35:08 Two Week Task Triage 36:12 True Craft Podcast Breakdown 41:29 Embrace Change Know Numbers 42:26 Brewery Data Tools and Models 47:27 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E118
    June 4 · 21 min

    Yuengling's 200 Year Celebration Plans with Wendy and Jennifer Yuengling

    Part two of our conversation with the Yuengling sisters! They share more family stories like their least favorite jobs at the brewery and their plans for the 200 year anniversary celebration. Visit Pottsville, PA for a free tour! https://www.yuengling.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 00:29 Family Business War Stories 02:40 Family Work Ethic 04:15 Heritage Beers Origins 05:23 Old Labels New Batches 06:49 Wisconsin Launch Buzz 08:40 Expansion Plans Quality Control 11:06 Doing Every Job 13:22 Planning 200th Anniversary 14:46 Favorite Beers Lineup 17:34 Brewing Industry Icons 21:09 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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    May 28 · 27 min

    Yuengling Beer Is On Tap in Wisconsin Thanks to These Sisters

    America's oldest brewery expanded into Wisconsin this spring! We talk with two of the daughters that keep the brewery running, Jennifer and Wendy, and how they are carrying on their family legacy. Visit Pottsville, PA for a free tour! https://www.yuengling.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:17 Yuengling Sisters Intro 01:39 Jennifer Operations Role 03:39 Wendy Marketing Path 06:21 Succession and Exposure 08:02 Innovation vs Tradition 09:54 Westward Expansion Plan 14:31 Culture Across Breweries 16:46 Women Leading Brewing 18:09 Supply Chain Stories 20:41 Staying Independent 21:49 Prohibition Survival 22:40 Why Come Back Home 26:49 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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    May 21 · 29 min

    Taplist: The Italian Pilsner

    Decker hops back on mic to taste a new, unnamed Italian pilsner from Bobby. They discuss what makes pilsners unforgiving and visually driven, including how the first unfiltered keg pull can be hazy from yeast. This beer is a collaboration with Stefano Viglietti who owns Slo Food Market, Il Ritrovo, and Field to Fork. It's officially been named Pil Ritrovo! Visit Sheboygan and check it out! https://www.ilritrovopizza.com/ https://www.slofoodmarket.com/ https://www.fieldtoforkcafe.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 02:10 Lukr Faucets and Pilsner Pride 04:24 First Tasting Notes 05:25 Hops Breakdown Saaz to Saphir 08:41 Italian Pilsner Origin Story 10:20 IBUs ABV and Decoction Tease 15:40 Decoction Surprise Results 16:33 Why Decoction Clears Beer 17:28 Color Control Without Fire 18:45 Old School Brewing Logic 19:28 Better Foam From Decoction 20:36 Naming Beers Is Hard 23:03 Community Collabs And Causes 23:42 Italian Pilsner Origin Story 26:25 Dry Hopping A Pilsner 27:41 Taproom Timing And Festivals 29:14 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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    May 14 · 38 min

    Photographing the Hidden Pubs of England w/ Horst Friedrichs

    Gary and Bobby interview London-based photographer Horst Friedrichs! While known for his portrait photographer (including Steven Hawkin!), Horst has spent several years photographing the pubs of London. Listen to some of his stories and the process of capturing iconic British watering holes. Pick up Local Legends: The Hidden Pubs of England: https://www.amazon.com/Local-Legends-Hidden-Pubs-London/dp/3791389734 Follow Horst on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horstfriedrichs/?hl=en PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 00:38 Meet Horst Friedrichs 01:30 Beer Gardens Vs Pubs 02:55 Books And Pub Types 05:49 Pub Atmosphere Rules 07:50 Finding Great Pubs 09:56 Shooting Pubs Process 11:14 People Behind The Bar 13:54 Hidden Backstreet Boozers 15:47 Pubs As Community Hubs 18:55 Music And Subcultures 21:04 Are Pubs Dying?z 22:50 Top Pub Picks Tease 23:15 East End Time Capsule Pub 24:43 Soho French House Vibes 25:24 Kingston Local Favorite 26:04 Next Books Watchmakers Fans 27:58 Access Secrets And Sam Smith 30:25 Respect Behind The Bar 36:55 Where To Find Horst 37:27 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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    May 7 · 29 min

    Randy Mosher Knows Your Tasting Brain

    Part 2 of our conversation with Randy Mosher! Randy discusses the differences between tasting wine and beer and how you can develop your on palette to be a better taster. Pre-order your copy of "Your Tasting Brain" by Randy Mosher: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/Y/bo264674950.html Randy's Website: https://randymosher.com/ Randy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chemosensationalist/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 00:29 Freshness and Beer Ratings 03:05 Brand Bias in Tasting 04:06 Training Your Palate 04:46 Building Flavor Vocabulary 06:05 Judging and Calibration 08:45 Subjective Smell Reality 11:05 Layering Flavors Like Perfume 13:05 Tinctures and Precise Dosing 15:10 Tradition Versus Creativity 17:13 Terpenes and NA Challenges 19:27 Forbidden Root Botanical Brewing 21:51 Death Row Beer Flight 27:00 Your Tasting Brain - Out May 15! 28:35 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E113
    April 30 · 32 min

    Randy Mosher on Sensory Science and Beer Flavor Synergy

    Do you taste beer? Or do you taste beer? Chicago-based beer author Randy Mosher stops in to break down the science of taste. A foremost authority on beer tasting, Randy's new book takes your tastebuds to task! Pre-order your copy of "Your Tasting Brain" by Randy Mosher: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/Y/bo264674950.html Randy's Website: https://randymosher.com/ Randy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chemosensationalist/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:04 Meet Randy Mosher 01:30 Why Write Your Tasting Brain 03:32 Deep Dive Into Sensory Science 06:53 Siebel Institute Changes 09:58 Ray Daniels and Beer Education 12:14 Smell Loss and Retraining 19:05 Inner Taster and Memory 21:49 Flavor Lab and Synergy 26:17 Wine vs Beer Tasting Myth 31:40 Freshness and Beer Ratings -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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  • S1 · E112
    April 23 · 31 min

    Taplist: Stefano's Snail Ale, Rye IPA

    Gary and Bobby discuss Snail Ale, a West Coast–style Rye IPA made with Wisconsin rye! Created with Sheboygan restaurateur Stefano Viti, Snail Ale is a lower-alcohol alternative to everyones favorite 547. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 00:58 Rye IPA Origin Story 03:33 What Is Rye Anyway 06:09 Why Husks Matter 09:37 Brewing Raw Rye 12:36 Taste Test Hop Choices 14:57 Water Chemistry Color Dial 16:36 Naming a New Rye Ale 21:18 Custom Beer Requests 21:32 Credit Union Collab Liquid Asset 22:46 Haitian Lager Concept 24:55 Amber and Fossil Gimmick 27:25 Indiana Jones Beer Release 28:03 Snail Ale Availability Label Art 29:17 AI and Beer Creativity 31:17 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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    April 16 · 34 min

    Cari Guerin's Beer Pours Are Certified

    Backdropped by a Irish jam session, Cari Guerin joins Bobby and Gary for her story! From growing up in small town Wisconsin to becoming a certified cicerone, Cari just loves a good beer. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 00:54 Cari Guerin Beer Origins 03:33 Wisconsin Drinking Laws 06:10 Craft Beer Education 09:48 Cask And Sour Culture 12:21 Breaking Into The Industry 13:24 Stalking To Get Hired 15:08 Bar Staff Are Everything 16:04 Cicerone Levels Explained 18:51 Why Get Certified 19:35 Beer vs Wine Complexity 21:24 Consistency and Big Brewers 23:46 Favorites at McFleshman’s 26:02 200 Breweries and Top Picks 27:55 Costa Rica Jungle Brewery 29:06 Desert Island Beer Pick 30:24 Building the Perfect Flight 34:00 Support us on Patreon! -- CREDITS Hosts: Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/ Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/ Joel Hermansen Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/ Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/ Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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