Podcast

Respecting the Beer

Arts, Food, History

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.

Episodes
131
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
3 weeks ago

Episodes

131 episodes, newest first

  1. Voicemail: Why We ALMOST Didn't Brew for Appleton's Oktoberfest

    Season 1, Episode 131

    Show notes

    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 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

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    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

    6 min
  2. Exploring Our Wild Rice Collaboration w/ Sway Brewing’s Matt Sampson

    Season 1, Episode 130

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    41 min
  3. Voicemail: Internal Marketing Meeting Over Coffee

    Season 1, Episode 129

    Show notes

    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

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    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

    13 min
  4. Announcement: Summer Break 2026 Bonus

    Season 1, Episode 128

    Show notes

    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

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    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

    2 min
  5. Vinnie Cilurzo's Woes on Opening a Second Russian River Brewing Location

    Season 1, Episode 127

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    36 min
  6. Russian River Brewing Co's Vinnie Cilurzo on Pliny the Elder and Hops

    Season 1, Episode 126

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    33 min
  7. Taplist: Scapegoat Bock LIVE at Tardigrade's Bookshelf

    Season 1, Episode 125

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    44 min
  8. Taste Testing First Time Homebrew w/ Screaming Hound Homebrewers

    Season 1, Episode 124

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    40 min
  9. Gary Arndt on Beer, Host of Everything Everywhere Daily

    Season 1, Episode 123

    Show notes

    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!

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    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

    44 min
  10. McFleshman's Flavor Adventures w/ Aaron Reimers

    Season 1, Episode 122

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    43 min
  11. Working Draft Beer Co Brews Traditional Pilsners w/ Co-founder Clint Lohman

    Season 1, Episode 121

    Show notes

    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

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    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

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    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

    41 min
  12. Taplist: Yorkshire Round

    Season 1, Episode 120

    Show notes

    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

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    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

    39 min
  13. Find the Leaky Tap in Your Craft Brewery Business w/ Chris Farmand

    Season 1, Episode 119

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    48 min
  14. Yuengling's 200 Year Celebration Plans with Wendy and Jennifer Yuengling

    Season 1, Episode 118

    Show notes

    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

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    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!

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    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

    22 min
  15. Yuengling Beer Is On Tap in Wisconsin Thanks to These Sisters

    Season 1, Episode 117

    Show notes

    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?

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    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!

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    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

    27 min
  16. Taplist: The Italian Pilsner

    Season 1, Episode 116

    Show notes

    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/

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    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!

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    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

    30 min
  17. Photographing the Hidden Pubs of England w/ Horst Friedrichs

    Season 1, Episode 115

    Show notes

    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

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    QUESTIONS?

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    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!

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    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

    38 min
  18. Randy Mosher Knows Your Tasting Brain

    Season 1, Episode 114

    Show notes

    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/

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    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!

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    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

    29 min
  19. Randy Mosher on Sensory Science and Beer Flavor Synergy

    Season 1, Episode 113

    Show notes

    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/

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    QUESTIONS?

    Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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    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

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    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

    33 min
  20. Taplist: Stefano's Snail Ale, Rye IPA

    Season 1, Episode 112

    Show notes

    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

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    QUESTIONS?

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    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!

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    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

    32 min