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.

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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 - 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

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

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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 - 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

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/

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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 - 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

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

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TIMELINE

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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

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/

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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 - 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

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

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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 - 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

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

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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 - 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

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/

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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 - 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

We welcome Scott Krebsbach to the Appleton brewery community. Scott comes from the brand-new Vault 202 Brewing, who plans to be open for Mile of Music 2025 in the old Chase bank building. Steal a peek behind the scenes as Scott gives us all the details about his brewing career and what he's most excited about for opening.

Vault 202 Brewery Website: https://vault202brewery.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 RtB E68 Vault Brewing with Scott Krebsbach MAINFEED

01:17 Scott's Brewing Journey Begins

01:59 Brewing in Minnesota and New York

04:38 Burn Out is Real

05:26 Back to the Town Hall

06:16 To the Mecca of Beer

08:52 Opening Vault 202 in Appleton

10:59 Where Vault Got Its Name

12:25 Ebb and Flow of Craft Brewing Industry

19:20 Brewing System and Logistics

22:25 Unexpected Construction Challenges

22:54 Discovering the Building's History

24:00 Preparing for the Grand Opening

25:01 Managing Tap Lines and Beer Selection

27:00 Joining the Appleton Brewing Community

27:33 Collaborations and Future Plans

29:57 Stocking Up Beer Takes Time

31:12 Joel's Finger Injury Story...

31:24 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

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.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Data Pints #2!

01:15 The Challenge of Product Variety

01:33 Difficult Decisions: Killing Beloved Beers

02:24 Moving Beyond Audience Capture

03:27 Are We An IPA House?

04:37 Educating Customers on Beer Styles

06:12 Surprises and Disappointments in Sales

13:35 The Popularity of El Guapo

19:42 Planning for 547 Day 2025

22:16 Join the Patreon! Support us!

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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