Timing 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!

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TIMELINE

00:00 Let's Talk Beer Festivals

03:08 Challenges of Brewing Seasonal Beers

04:36 The Importance of Lagering

09:52 Balancing Supply and Demand

17:18 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

17:56 McFleshman's Bday and 547 Day Celebrations

19:17 Supplying the 547 Dealer

20:28 Recognizing Regulars and Community Support

24:03 Challenges in Beer Production and Scheduling

27:42 Belgian Beers and Quick Turnarounds

29:35 Future Expansion: Beer and Building

33:41 Join the 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

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