Shows
Respecting the BeerData Pints #2: What Do You Do When a Beer Under Performs?What do you do when the data shows you an underperforming beer but people love it? Bobby, Allison, Gary, and Joel discuss more data points from the brewery in part two of dissecting the data. Topics include more cider options, surprising data points, and 547 Day prep.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a...2025-06-3022 minRespecting the BeerData Pints #1: What Data Does a Brewery Keep Track Of?The scientists love tracking data, especially in the brewing business. Bobby and Allison break down several graphs they update regularly. We've got the top 5 beers, when flights are ordered most, and anecdotal data from the Pub Club!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com...2025-06-2320 minRespecting the BeerFrom Witches to Craft Brewing: Women Brewers in Modern HistoryFrom witch's brooms to prohibition flappers, women continue to have a huge impact on brewing. Joel takes us through more recent history of women in brewing, including shouting out women currently brewing great beer!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--...2025-06-1638 minRespecting the BeerWomen's Hidden Role in Brewing HistoryFor a majority of history, women were the main brewers. Only within the last hundred years has the industry been dominated by men. What changed? Join historian Joel and the team as they dive into the millennia-old story of women in brewing, from ancient Sumer to the Enlightenment. PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAIL...2025-06-0938 minRespecting the BeerFrom Farm to Pint w/ Riggs Beer Co - Part 2The Riggs Brothers are back to discuss the unique aspects of Riggs Beer Company, including their use of locally-grown grains from their family farm, financial strategies, and their focus on sustainability with solar energy. They highlight the benefits of their location near a major university (University of Illinois) and the importance of keeping their farm and brewery operations financially separate.Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot...2025-06-0224 minRespecting the BeerFrom Farm to Pint w/ Riggs Beer Co - Part 1How crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all the crazy.Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUP2025-05-2633 minRespecting the BeerMore Coal Innovations by Brewers w/ Dr. Anton HowesThe conversation with Dr. Anton Howes continues! We discuss the pivotal role brewers have played in technological advancements, the historical rise of coal, and the interconnectedness of beer, steam engines, and innovation.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE2025-05-1920 minRespecting the BeerThe Real Reason Coal Become Popular w/ Dr. Anton HowesWhat actually made coal a popular source of fuel? It's long been thought that it was Londoners looking to warm their home but Dr. Anton Howes has counter for that misconception! Gary, Joel, and Allison learn from historian Dr. Anton Howes the significant role that breweries played in the early adoption of coal. Part 1!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...2025-05-1225 minRespecting the BeerHow a Brewery Prepares for Festival SeasonTiming is everything for a brewery. Bobby, Allison, and Joel give Gary the low down on how McFleshman's prepares for summer and fall festivals, making sure they have the right beer for the right day. All while preparing to expand the brew room and what's on tap!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot...2025-05-0534 minRespecting the BeerThe History and Purpose of Beer GardensHow did beer gardens come to be and what makes them an integral part of brewing culture? Allison, Bobby, and Joel teach Gary about the the history and science of biergartens and recount their own experience of building the McFleshman's beer garden.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at...2025-04-2830 minRespecting the BeerThe Art of Ale Sales w/ Stephanie HarveyStephanie Harvey of Stillmank Brewing shares embarassing stories of Bobby from her time marketing at McFleshman's and how she markets local beer to bars through personal connection. In Green Bay for the draft? Stop by Stillmank Brewing for a Draft Day pint!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email...2025-04-2133 minRespecting the BeerThe Shrink of Drink Returns w/ Eric EastmanEric Eastman, the Shrink of Drink, joins Gary, Allison, and Joel to discuss the psychological and sensory influences behind why we enjoy different types of beer. From nature versus nurture to sensory interaction, what makes your favorite brew, yours?Listen to Eric's podcast, MysterE's Mysteries: https://lnns.co/pd75mUR1IS-PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer2025-04-1430 min
What's Your 1 THING?E39 – Perseverance, Gratitude & Cold ShowersRegister for our live podcasting event happening Thursday April 10th! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appleton-podcast-co-op-live-tickets-1273213569059?aff=oddtdtcreatorConsistency is the real MVP.In this short and sweet episode, we talk about the awkward, boring, and downright uncomfortable phases of chasing your goals—and why most people quit right there. But if you can make it through the “cold shower” moments of life (literally and metaphorically), something powerful starts to happen.I also take a moment to reflect on all the wild opportunities that have c...2025-04-0706 minRespecting the BeerProtecting Water, Protecting Beer w/ John O'BoyleJohn O'Boyle has many titles: Tony award winner, Olympians, McFleshman's regular. His favorite right now? Aqua Protector of Northeast Wisconsin. John represents the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust, a non-profit working to preserve the local water and land for future generation of beer drinkers.Support the NEW Land Trust: https://www.newlt.org/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook...2025-04-0728 minRespecting the BeerBehind the Barrels w/ the Barrel Broker, John GillEver wonder where McFleshman's gets their barrels for cask aging? John Gill, the Barrel Broker, joins us to discuss the origins of his business, the evolution of barrel aging, and the intricacies of sourcing and selling barrels for wine, beer, and spirits.Whatever kind of barrel you're looking for, reach out to the Barrel Broker!Phone: (262) 236-9189Website: https://barrelbroker.com/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to...2025-03-3131 minRespecting the BeerThe Low Down on Leinenkugels w/ Badger Beer ReportWhat the heck happened to Leinenkugels? What's gonna happen to your beloved Summer Shandy? Badger Beer Report's Chris Drosner and Landon Cerny give us the report about the recent shutting down of the original Chippewa Falls brewery and what Molson-Coors has in store for the brand.Follow the Badger Beer Report:Website: https://www.badgerbeerreport.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxI3oRDWGzeTMJJJjP4e0iAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/badgerbeerreport/Follow Chris Drosner:Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/wibeerbaron.bsky.socialFollow Landon Cerny:Instagram: https://www.instagram...2025-03-2431 minRespecting the BeerBeer Tasting 201 w/ Professor Allison FleshmanWelcome to science class! Professor Allison Fleshman teaches you all about the science behind tasting that pint in your hand.This is a glimpse behind the curtain of McFleshman's Beer Academy! A in-person class with taste tests and fancy visuals. Sign up for our next available class here: https://www.mcfleshmans.com/mcfleshmans-beer-academy/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www...2025-03-1732 minRespecting the BeerCharlie Bamforth Soliloquies About Beer FoamCharlie Bamforth of Sierra Nevada Brewing and former professor at UC Davis talks to us about the importance of beer foam and who would be on his Mount Rushmore of Beer.Hear the full conversation by subscribing to our Patreon!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at...2025-03-1027 minRespecting the BeerCharlie Bamforth Lectures Us On Beer Being "Unhealthy"The Pope of Foam graces us with an appearance! Charlie Bamforth, Bobby's mentor and current consultant for Sierra Nevada Brewing, joins us to talk about his career path and his view on low alcohol trends and beer being deemed "unhealthy." PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail...2025-03-0331 minRespecting the BeerBONUS: Bobby Talks Brewing on Upstate Beer Boys PodcastSome guy with a microphone just showed up from South Carolina and shoved a microphone in our face... Steven of Upstate Beer Boys Podcast, which covers the beer scene in that beautiful state, interviewed Bobby and other locals on a recent episode.Listen to the full conversation here: On the Road Again.......... | Upstate Beer Boys PodcastPATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https...2025-02-2822 minRespecting the BeerDisaster Stories at Appleton Beer Factory w/ Ben Fogle"We forgot to put pressure release valves on the vat..." Ben Fogle of Appleton Beer Factory regals us with stories of mistakes made and lessons learned when it came to opening the brewery.Visit Appleton Beer Factory: https://www.appletonbeerfactory.com/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us...2025-02-2421 minRespecting the BeerTwo Breweries, Ten Paces: Collaborating with CompetitionThe Fogels of the Appleton Beer Factory and the Fleshmans of McFelshman's share much more than just an alley between their breweries. Explore how competing breweries make collaboration work for them.Visit Appleton Beer Factory: https://www.appletonbeerfactory.com/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer...2025-02-1731 minRespecting the BeerThe Origin of Appleton Beer Factory w/ Ben FogleOur neighbors from the Appleton Beer Factory finally join us! Gary, Bobby, and Allison chat with head brewer, alley sharer, and friend, Ben Fogle, about the origins of ABF's beer, taproom, kitchen, giant steel vats, and more.Visit Appleton Beer Factory: https://www.appletonbeerfactory.com/PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot...2025-02-1028 minRespecting the BeerThe Great Debate: MSB vs 547The great debate of 2025! Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman try to keep things civil while Allison Fleshman and Joel Hermansen debate which is better: MSB or 547.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Introducing the Debaters00:40...2025-02-0328 minRespecting the BeerWelcome to the MCU: McFleshman's Cinematic UniverseOne beer company rises to save you from warm pints.(This is a highlight reel from 2024. Enjoy!)PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:03 Welcome to the MCU01:42 Evolution of Gary's Intros02:54...2025-01-2748 minRespecting the BeerRetap: Allison's 2024 FavoriteWe're retapping an episode from 2024. This time it's Allison's favorite! The time Gary slept in, and Bobby and Allison took over the reins for a day. Chaos ensued. PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Where's Gary?2025-01-2026 minRespecting the BeerRetap: Bobby's 2024 FavoriteWe're retapping Bobby's favorite episode from last year where Bobby explains the origins of 547 for the first time. New episodes drop in February!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Producer Note00:20 Gary Introduces Bobby and...2025-01-1328 min
Maino and the MayorNew Year, New Health, New Beer(Hour 3)The guys are kicking it into gear talking about health and the new year and there's no better way to do it than with Dr. Karnam from Revamp Hormone Replacement Therapy, board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician who is dedicated to enhancing your hormonal health and maximizing your vitality as you age gracefully. Dr. K tells the guys about his new location and ways to be healthy in this new year.
Laura Wiegert from the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce joins in studio and she brings BEER! The FCCC paired with the McFleshman's Brewing Company to create Pirate's Cove...2025-01-0744 minRespecting the BeerPATREON UNLOCK: Live Q&A From The Prohibition RoomUnlocked! A live Prohibition Room audience grills Bobby and Allison Fleshman about all things brewing, from minivan deliveries to shiny faucets. Gary Ardnt helps keep things on track as usual.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 2025 Announcements2025-01-0633 minRespecting the BeerMcFleshman's Year in Review: 2024Join Bobby and Allison Fleshman and Joel Hermansen for a recap of McFleshman's Brewing 2024. Gary Arndt asks them about their biggest achievements, challenges, and plans for 2025.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 The Usual Suspects00:18...2024-12-3042 minRespecting the BeerBrewing Reinheitsgebot in Modern TimesHow do you brew Reinhetsgebot today? Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, Joel Hermansen, and Christoph Karck offer insights into the cultural and brewing impact of the Reinheitsgebot.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Welcoming back Christoph and Joel...2024-12-2328 minRespecting the BeerReinheitsgebot: The German Beer LawWe finally tackle the Reinheitsgebot, or the German Beer Purity Law. Including a reading of the reinheitsgebot by your favorite German, Christoph Karck, an exploration of the law's origins and practice with Joel Hermansen, and a healthy debate whether cats are allowed in beer.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email...2024-12-1628 minRespecting the BeerDo Beer Collaborations Actually Work for Breweries? w/ Young Blood Beer CoBilly DuPlanty of Young Blood Beer Co returns to share with Gary Arndt and Allison and Bobby Fleshman more beer samples and his take on collaborating with so many other breweries.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00...2024-12-0927 minRespecting the BeerHow Young Blood Beer Co Comes Up With Those Odd Beer NamesBilly DuPlanty from Young Blood Beer Co hops back on mic with Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy-Fleshman and Bobby Fleshman to talk about the craft beer bubble, their tap room experience, and why they name their beers so weird.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com2024-12-0228 minRespecting the BeerThe Origins of Young Blood Beer Co w/ Billy DuPlantyGary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman welcome Billy DuPlanty of Youngblood Beer Company to discuss how he got his start in the beer industry, the origins of Young Blood, and their unique experimentation philosophy.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--2024-11-2525 minRespecting the BeerCoast to Coast: What Makes IPA Styles UniqueGary Arndt grills Bobby Fleshman and Joel Hermensen on the styles of IPAs. From doubles to hazies, east to west coast, find out what makes IPAs special. And hear the story of the Redheaded Stepchild, the accidental achievement.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com2024-11-1827 minRespecting the BeerSupply Creates Demand: IPA History in AmericaJoel Hermensen is back to school Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman on the history of IPAs after they start to lose favor in England and gain it in America.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Introduction and...2024-11-1125 min
Everything Everywhere DailyThe Roman Donut - LIVE!This is the first episode of Everything Everywhere Daily to be recorded in front of a live audience.It was recorded on November 9, 2024, at McFleshman's Brewing Company.SponsorsSign up at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order!Subscribe to the podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes--------------------------------Executive Producer: Charles DanielAssociate Producers: B...2024-11-0916 minRespecting the BeerThe History of Indian Pale Ales (IPA)Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman delve into the history and evolution of IPAs, exploring their origins and significance in the beer world. Joined by historian Joel Hermansen, the discussion covers the journey of IPAs from the 18th century to modern brewing techniques and their impact on today's craft beer scene.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAIL2024-11-0431 min
Stigmas and Open Wounds: the life and times of a neurodivergentLive Show!Come see us live at McFleshman's in downtown Appleton on Friday, November 8 during a local podcast show. 2024-11-0100 minRespecting the BeerThis is Your Brain on Beer w/ MysterE's MysteriesEric Eastman, aka MysterE, returns to reveal more beer psychology mysteries to Gary and Bobby. They discuss how scarcity can drive sales, how bad we are at blind tasting, and Eric consults on the psychological experience of McFleshman's taproom.Listen to MysterE's Mysteries in your favorite podcast player: https://lnns.co/pd75mUR1IS-PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook...2024-10-2819 minRespecting the BeerThe Psychology of Beer w/ Eric EastmanEric Eastman joins Gary and Bobby for a rowdy round of psychology and beer. Find out why you're just like Pavlov's dogs, why beer tastes different depending on what bar you're in, and much more. Listen to MysterE's Mysteries in your favorite podcast player: https://lnns.co/pd75mUR1IS-PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer2024-10-2121 minRespecting the BeerWhat Exactly is Sour Beer?Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman delve into of sour beers, exploring their history, production, and distinct flavor profiles. PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Introduction to the Episode00:18 The Fascination with Sour Beers2024-10-1424 minRespecting the BeerFrom Hop to Tap: How a New Beer is CreatedGary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman delve into the process of creating a new beer, discussing the idea of a 'taxonomy of alcohol' and how their new beer 'Little Tornado' came to be. From the inspiration and design behind the beer to the marketing challenges faced, get an inside look at the intricacies of brewing and branding.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https...2024-10-0722 minRespecting the BeerWhat the Heck is Decoction?What the heck is decoction? Something Gary Arndt doesn't know! Bobby and Allison Fleshman finally teach Gary something new about this old school reduction process.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 A Thing of Witches?00:14...2024-09-3028 minRespecting the BeerThe Pumpkin Episode: Harvest Time at the BreweryLet's ditch Gary and talk about pumpkins! Bobby Fleshman and Allison McCoy-Fleshman discuss the chaos of brewing beer during harvest time. Sometimes you have to drop everything to get 250 gallons of apple cider. Sometimes you reveal this year's pumpkin special. It happens.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at...2024-09-2326 minRespecting the BeerWhy Barrel Aged Beer is Just BetterJust put it in a bucket and let it sit right? No so much. Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman delve into the intricacies of barrel aging beer, exploring the unique flavors and complexities it brings. They also discuss the technical and economic challenges of creating such distinctive brews .PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAIL2024-09-1624 minRespecting the BeerHow Brewers Develop the Right Tasting PalateGary Arndt, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman grill Bobby Fleshman about his beer recipe creation process and developing his palate. From sensory experiences of ingredients to the art of flavor creation, they get a little nerdy.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--...2024-09-0927 minRespecting the BeerThe Fancy Faucet: Our New Czech Style Side-PullWe've got a new toy! Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman are back at the table and get over excited about a faucet. A fancy, new Czech side-pull beer faucet which will totally change our foam game. They discuss the technical marvels of the faucet, its origins, and its potential to revolutionize their beer offerings.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook...2024-09-0226 minRespecting the BeerFrom Micro to Macro and Back Again: 20th Century BrewingGary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Joel Hermensen delve into the history and evolution of American brewing from the Prohibition era to the present-day craft beer movement. They note the ebb and flow of macro/micro brewing, highlighting the biggest names in both. PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at...2024-08-2625 minRespecting the BeerThe Rise of Lagers: 19th Century American BeerGary Arndt and Allison McCoy are joined again by the sage of suds, Joel Hermansen, to discuss the transformation of beer into lager in the United States during the 19th century. Key points include the influence of German immigrants in bringing lager yeast and culture, the roles of cities like Milwaukee and St. Louis in brewing history, the impact of innovations such as the Erie Canal and pasteurization, and the rise of the temperance movement during this period.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK...2024-08-1927 minRespecting the BeerWould We Enjoy Revolutionary Era Beer?The Historian of Hops, Joel Hermensen, returns to teach Gary and Allison about brewing during the early years of the United States. Were there any hops? What were the founding father's brewing? If you went into a public house, would you like the beer?PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email...2024-08-1232 minRespecting the BeerGastropod's Nicola Twilley Tells How Polly Pennington Changed RefrigerationHave you ever heard of Polly Pennington? The badass pHD chemist who changed refrigeration? Nicola Twilley joins Gary, Bobby, and Allison again to talk about early brewing trends in America and M.E. Pennington's story. GRAB THE BOOKGrab your copy of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" here! -> https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/frostbiteNICOLA TWILLEY BIONicola Twilley is the author of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast looking at food through the lens of...2024-08-0520 minRespecting the BeerNicola Twilley of Gastropod Teaches Us About Refrigeration!Beer is best served cold but it wasn't that way for most of human history! Nicola Twilley joins Gary, Bobby, and Allison to talk about the history of refrigeration and how brewers changed the world (of refrigeration). GRAB THE BOOKGrab your copy of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" here! -> https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/frostbiteNICOLA TWILLEY BIONicole Twilley is the author of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast looking at food through the...2024-07-2929 minRespecting the BeerWhat NOT to Do When Opening a BreweryLearn from our mistakes! Gary Ardnt grills three brewery owners on their mistakes when opening a brewery. Bobby and Allison Fleshman of McFleshmans, Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brew Pub, and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works reminisce on hard lessons they've learned while opening breweries and why they keep doing it, despite the challenges.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook...2024-07-2221 minRespecting the BeerCan the Fox Cities Become a Brewery Tourist Destination?How are local brewers making the Fox Cities a destination for brewing? Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy are joined again by special guests Steve Lonsway of the Stone Arch Brewery and Oliver Behm from the Hop Yard. The discussion centers around the potential for the Fox Cities area to become a craft beer destination for more than just locals. The guests share insights on what it takes for a community to attract beer tourists, the cultural impact of breweries, and the collaboration required among local brewers to foster a vibrant beer scene.PATREON...2024-07-1529 minRespecting the BeerHow Stone Arch Brewpub & Hop Yard Ale Works Got Their StartAppleton is a thriving brewing community and we've brought two other local brewers to prove it: Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brewpub and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works. Gary, Bobby, and Allison host a round table with the two fellow brewers to discuss how they got their start, what their specialties are, and what they give guests who ask for the closest thing to Budlight.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want...2024-07-0829 minRespecting the BeerHow NOT to Market Your Brewery"If you build it, they will come" is a lie. Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman discuss the critical importance of marketing for a new brewery. They share their personal experiences and lessons learned in the marketing journey of McFleshman's Brewing Company, emphasizing the necessity of strategic promotion and the impact of community events like Mile of Music and Lager Fest.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the...2024-07-0123 minRespecting the BeerStain Glass Collateral & Brewery OperationsWhat do you do when the bank needs more collateral? Buy antique stain glass, of course. Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman continue brewing business talk. They delve into various facets of their brewery business, including the story behind their iconic stained glass, expansion plans, pumping beer challenges, potentially offering spirits thanks to new WI laws, changing policy from no-tip to tipping, and contract brewing.PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to...2024-06-2427 min