Respecting the Beer

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 histor... more

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How many episodes does Respecting the Beer have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Respecting the Beer episodes:

September 15, 2025 Mile of Music 2025 Recap
What happens when craft beer meets original music festival? Mile of Music! Joel hosts with Bobby and Allison delve into the behind-the-scenes effort that made the 2025 festival unforgettable. From logistics and special brews to quirky staff antics and volunteer experiences, discover how McFleshman's Brewery contributes to Appleton's unique musical celebration.
Join us for Mile of Music next year! https://mileofmusic.com/homepage/
PATREON
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FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome to the show!
01:23 Mile of Music Overview
05:49 Festival Logistics and Challenges
06:07 Music and Beer Connection
15:35 Staff Experiences and Fun Moments
17:55 The Herculean Effort Behind the Scenes
18:38 The Secret of Tapping October Fest
19:25 The Beatbox Saga
20:49 Meeting Isaiah: A New Friend and Brewer
25:20 Innovations and Improvements at Mile
28:09 Support us on Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
32min
September 08, 2025 The Great Beer Revival: Post-Prohibition History
What did it take for beer to rebound after Prohibition? Joel continues post-prohibition history with the transformative role of marketing, the resurgence of home brewing, and how the brewing industry adapted technological advances. Perpetual stew, the evolution of beer cans, and even contemplate a hypothetical modern-day shutdown.
PATREON
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FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 The Power of Marketing in the Beer Industry
01:20 The Rise and Fall of Breweries Post-1933
02:13 Home Brewing Through the Decades
03:11 Supply Chain Challenges in Brewing
11:06 The Evolution of Beer Packaging
15:16 Adapting to COVID-19: A New Era for Breweries
16:03 Pivoting in a Crisis
16:54 A 547 Mustard?
20:15 The Romance of Wine vs. Beer
21:47 Prohibition's Impact on Beer Replication
23:31 The Role of Hops in Beer Production
25:08 Canadian Beer History and Cultural References
26:22 Psychological and Economic Shifts Post-Prohibition
27:40 The Three-Tier System in Alcohol Distribution
28:53 Support us on Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
30min
September 01, 2025 How Did Alcohol Bounce Back After Prohibition?
What happened to the beer industry after Prohibition ended? Joel leads the gang through the fascinating journey of American brewing, exploring its struggles, innovations, and resurgence.
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome!
01:16 Prohibition Ends: A New Era for Beer
01:38 Exploring the Prohibition Room
04:41 The Temperance Movement and Prohibition
08:25 Post-Prohibition Challenges and Changes
13:12 The Role of Politics in Ending Prohibition
15:04 Low ABV Beer
17:35 The Mystique of Spotted Cow Beer
19:27 Prohibition and the New Deal
20:35 Rebooting Breweries Post-Prohibition
23:48 The Economic Impact of the Cullen Harrison Act
25:57 Consolidation and Technological Advances in the Beer Industry
27:04 Support us on Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
28min
August 25, 2025 How Music and Brewing Are Alike w/ Musician Sarah Lynn
No matter the medium, creating takes heart and soul. Our theme song composer Sarah Lynn and Bobby harmonize on the analogs between brewing beer and making music. Learn how Sarah found the brewery, the story behind the theme song, and why Bobby thinks music and beer are so intertwined.
Follow Sarah Lynn's Facebook for live show announcements
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome!
00:59 Special Guest: Sarah Lynn
01:41 Discovering McFleshman's Brewery
02:54 Building a Community
07:48 Inclusivity and Support
11:44 Music and Beer Analogiesc
17:47 Creating the Podcast Theme Song
20:31 Discussing the Brand Identity
20:53 Pub Atomosphere In a Song
22:31 Sarah's Other Bands
24:26 Beer Styles and Brewing Philosophy
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
34min
August 18, 2025 Explore the History of Oshkosh Beer w/ Lee Reiherzer
What do Oshkosh's craft beer scene, Prohibition-era speakeasies, and historic bars have in common? Oshkosh Beer Blog author Lee Reiherzer unwinds the rich tapestry of Oshkosh’s brewing history, from the architecture of stunning taverns to the tales of local wildcat breweries. Discover what makes this small Wisconsin city a significant piece of beer heritage!
Subscribe to Lee's blog for even more Oshkosh beer details: https://oshkoshbeer.blogspot.com/
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome!
00:18 Lee Reiherzer of Oshkosh Beer Blog
02:55 Historical Bars and Woodwork
05:44 Prohibition Era in Oshkosh
08:04 Chief Oshkosh and Local Breweries
16:30 Tied Houses and Brewery Ownership
18:50 Oshkosh During Prohibition
23:27 The Decline of Oshkosh Breweries
24:31 The Impact of National Brands
26:45 Surviving Local Breweries
28:05 The Craft Beer Resurgence
30:44 Exploring Oshkosh's Craft Beer Scene
32:55 Historical Taverns and Bars
34:46 People's Brewing Company and Black Ownership
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
38min
August 11, 2025 Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing Wrote THE Book on IPA
Brew master over six brewery locations on the east coast, Mitch Steele is also the author of IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale. Joel, Bobby, and Stephanie ask Mitch about what it takes to expand a brewery after one success and why he'll probably never write another book.
On the east coast? Visit New Realm Brewing Co! https://newrealmbrewing.com/
Pick up a copy of Mitch's book on IPA: Amazon.com: IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale: 9781938469008: Steele, Mitch: Books
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
28min
August 04, 2025 Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing Looks Back on 40 Years of Brewing
How do you pivot from one of the largest breweries in the world to starting your own brewery? Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing brings over 40 years of brewing experience to these next two weeks. He shares how his love for brewing took him from UC Davis to Anheuser-Busch before landing in the craft brewery scene.
On the east coast? Visit New Realm Brewing Co! https://newrealmbrewing.com/
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Joel is in Charge!
01:47 Welcome Mitch Steele!
03:04 Mitch Steele's Brewing Journey
08:04 Challenges of Opening a Brewery
13:53 Experience at Anheuser-Busch and Stone Brewing
21:53 Founding New Realm Brewing
27:00 More Mitch Next Week!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
30min
July 28, 2025 140+ Years of Malting in Wisconsin w/ Briess Malt & Ingredients Co
Dive into over a century of malt-making history with Ron and Jordan from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company. Discover their pivotal role in the rise of craft brewing, memorable milestones, and how they continue to innovate with the perfect malted milk balls!
Get some malt: https://food.briess.com/
Get tickets to the Malt City Brewfest 2025, hosted by Briess Malt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malt-city-brewfest-2025-tickets-1226903995879
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming Back Briess Malt
00:21 History of Briess Malt and Ingredient Company
01:37 The Craft Beer Revolution
03:47 Legacy and Impact of Briess
06:16 Modern Operations and Innovations
15:01 Supply Chain and Production
22:51 Visitor Experience at Manitowoc and Chilton
24:21 THE Malted Milk Balls
26:52 Craft Beer Festival in Manitowoc
33:03 Support the show on Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
30min
July 21, 2025 What is Malt? w/ Briess Malt & Ingredients Co
Ever wondered what malt really is? Its in shakes, beer, pizza crust, but what is it? Gary Arndt and Joel Hermansen take over the podcast and eat all the malted milk balls from Briess Malt & Ingrededient Co! They discuss the science and art of malting with technical maltster Jordon Guerts and marketing director Ron Schroder.Discover the intricate journey from barley to malt and how even mishaps can lead to new and exciting beers.
Get some malt: https://food.briess.com/
Get tickets to the Malt City Brewfest 2025, hosted by Briess Malt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malt-city-brewfest-2025-tickets-1226903995879
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome!
00:47 Introduction to Briess Malting Company
01:44 What is Malt?
03:18 The Malting Process Explained
04:59 Challenges in Malting and Technological Advances
13:41 Specialty Malts and Their Importance
19:36 Accidental Beer Creations
27:12 Support the show on Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
29min
July 14, 2025 Capturing Wild Yeast for Beer Brewing w/ Jody Cleaveland
How does a brewer go from childhood beer aversion to resurrecting historical beer styles? Join Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman as they chat with Jody Cleveland of Bare Bones Brewery about his unique brewing journey. Discover the process of capturing wild yeast from fallen leaves and why it’s more than just about brewing beer—it's about preserving history.
Check out Bare Bones Brewery: https://barebonesbrewery.us/
PATREON
Support the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast
FACEBOOK GROUP
Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer
EMAIL
Got a question? Email us at [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introducing Jody Cleaveland
00:33 Jody's Beer Journey
02:32 Home Brewing to Professional Brewing
04:01 Recreating Historical Recipes
13:55 Capturing Wild Yeast
30:29 Challenges in Yeast Management
33:44 Join the Patreon!
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CREDITS
Hosts:
Bobby Fleshman
Allison Fleshman
Joel Hermansen
Gary Ardnt
Music by Sarah Lynn Huss
Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
...more
35min

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How many episodes does Respecting the Beer have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

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