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by 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 b
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- 3 weeks ago5 min
Voicemail: Why We ALMOST Didn't Brew for Appleton's Oktoberfest
Allison and Bobby sit outside Il Bar Coffeehouse and debate whether to brew large volumes of Oktoberfest beer for Appleton’s 200,000-person Oktoberfest. A huge cash down payment for something that may not pay off 6 months later? Here's a quick highlight reel.Listen to the full conversation over on Patreon, for free! Consider subscribing and build the craft beer community!PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Sep 12, 202641 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!00:53 Sway Brewing Overview01:56 Matt Chemistry to Beer03:54 Door County Move Pivot06:05 Hacienda Origin Story10:33 Foeders and Cellar Tour12:29 Cleaning and Oak Benefits16:41 From Brewer to Owner18:53 Meeting and Collab Setup22:34 Wild Rice Collab Idea25:52 Building The Rice Lager26:26 Pause For A Pour27:30 What to Name It?29:15 Cereal Mash And Hops31:28 Fermentation And Flavor33:09 Recipe Tweaks And Foam34:38 Future Collabs And Lessons38:07 Death Row Beer Picks40:38 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Sep 3, 202613 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Aug 13, 20261 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Aug 6, 202636 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!02:14 Barrels Bacteria Coolship04:21 Market Shift and Quality06:57 Pilot Brewery Hop Trials08:56 Hop Breeders Shape IPA12:16 Russian River 110 Fundraiser14:03 Building the Dream Brewery19:45 Independence and Growth Mindset22:11 Needed or Wanted Windsor24:18 Sustainability CO2 Water27:51 Construction Mistakes and Support29:36 Food and Restaurant Realities31:02 Death Row Beer Flight35:33 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Jul 30, 202632 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:27 Welcome Vinnie Cilurzo!04:20 Founding Russian River05:14 Pliny the Elder Origins09:40 Pliny Younger Releases11:02 Inspired Brewers and Tornado15:40 Decker Slash Story18:46 Early IPA Influences22:55 Simcoe Hop Deep Dive27:48 STS Pils and Lager Focus31:52 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Jul 23, 202643 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer LIVE01:04 Venue Vibes02:10 Bock Beer History04:44 Goats and Doppelbock06:59 Water and Yeast08:56 Augustiner Yeast Love12:36 Yeast Drift and Repitching18:28 Malt Builds the Bock23:09 Sweetness vs Maltiness26:21 Beer Poker Tradition27:42 Decoction and Melanoidins29:04 Scapegoat Name Story32:45 Hops for Balance34:36 Ingredient Sourcing Small Brewery35:10 Why Hop Farms Matter35:40 Scapegoat Vibe Pairings37:02 Maibock Versus Bock38:34 Minty Hops And Timing40:15 Golden Bock Market Talk41:09 Tardigrades Tap List42:21 Tardigrade's Bookshelf Plugs43:03 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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
- Jul 16, 202640 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 SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:42 Why They Started Brewing04:02 Apartment Brewing Gear Talk06:47 First Brews and Saison Disaster09:37 Oktoberfest Tasting and Bottle Conditioning16:20 Extract Sweetness and Boilovers21:35 Next Sample Corn Amber Experiment22:21 Taming the Corn Flavor22:46 Carbonation Chaos and Aging23:55 California Common Breakdown25:48 Hops Choices and Storage29:44 Hop Sensitivity and Gruit Ideas33:46 Bottle Reuse and New Glarus Tips35:28 Homebrew Club and Water Chemistry38:56 Brewing Advice and Wrap Up39:58 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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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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 b
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