Live from Lagerfest 2025, Gary, Joel, and Eric chat with Melissa and Josh from Cocoon Brewing (opened Feb 2023). They cover what sets Cocoon's taproom apart from others, the origins of the retro butterfly theming, and most importantly, what's on tap!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Live at Lager Fest 2025

01:37 Cocoon Brewing Origin Story

02:31 The Taproom Experience

09:15 On Tap at Lagerfest

10:05 Where to Find Cocoon in the Wild

10:49 What Brings People In

12:35 Mount Rushmore of Brews

14:30 "Let’s Hang”

15:28 What’s Next for Cocoon?

17:08 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

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