Respecting the Beer

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

PATREON SUPPORT

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QUESTIONS?

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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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QUESTIONS?

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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/

PATREON SUPPORT

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2. Access to exclusive beers
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QUESTIONS?

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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

The scientists love tracking data, especially in the brewing business. Bobby and Allison break down several graphs they update regularly. We've got the top 5 beers, when flights are ordered most, and anecdotal data from the Pub Club!

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TIMELINE

00:00 The One About Numbers

01:13 Bobby Loves Graphs

04:32 The Pub Club Indicators

11:39 Keeping Record

13:38 Who Drinks Flights of Beer?

17:58 Top 5 Best Sellers at McF

19:41 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

From witch's brooms to prohibition flappers, women continue to have a huge impact on brewing. Joel takes us through more recent history of women in brewing, including shouting out women currently brewing great beer!

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TIMELINE

00:00 Women in Brewing PART 2!

03:28 Impact of the Plague on Brewing

05:25 Commercialization and Standardization of Beer

13:58 The Witchcraft Connection

20:12 The Upstairs Transformation

20:24 Women in Beer Advertisements

21:09 Prohibition and Repeal Movement

22:05 The Role of Women in Brewing History

23:05 The Flapper Era and Women's Liberation

28:33 Craft Beer Movement and Women's Reassertion

29:44 Celebrating Women Brewers

33:11 Inclusivity in Craft Beer

37:45 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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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

For a majority of history, women were the main brewers. Only within the last hundred years has the industry been dominated by men. What changed? Join historian Joel and the team as they dive into the millennia-old story of women in brewing, from ancient Sumer to the Enlightenment.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

02:23 Women in Brewing History

04:37 Ancient Brewing Dominated By Women

08:13 Science, Religion, and Beer

11:00 Cultural Significance of Beer

16:16 Women's Role in Medieval Brewing

23:01 Monastic Brewing Practices

26:54 Physical Demands of Brewing

28:59 Hildegard of Bingen's Contributions

30:11 Why Women Were Phased Out

34:42 Hildegard's Legacy and Modern Brewing

38:03 Visit the Brewery and see the Prohibition Room!

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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

The Riggs Brothers are back to discuss the unique aspects of Riggs Beer Company, including their use of locally-grown grains from their family farm, financial strategies, and their focus on sustainability with solar energy. They highlight the benefits of their location near a major university (University of Illinois) and the importance of keeping their farm and brewery operations financially separate.

Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Financial Viability of Brewing vs. Farming

00:54 Convincing the Older Generation to Grow Beer...

05:47 Sustainability Efforts and Carbon Neutrality on the Farm

10:26 Location and Community Impact

14:39 Challenges and Unique Position in the Market

17:49 Come on out to Riggs Beer Company!

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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 crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all the crazy.

Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/

PATREON SUPPORT

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QUESTIONS?

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TIMELINE

00:00 Meet the Riggs Brothers

01:34 The Unique Approach of Riggs Beer Company

03:37 Challenges and Rewards of Brewing with Homegrown Grains

04:10 Military Background and Brewing Journey

05:15 Sustainability and Agricultural Practices

12:06 Barley and Brewing Challenges

24:45 Corn and Brewing Innovations with U of I

29:01 Collaboration and Future Prospects

31:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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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