Respecting the Beer

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Respecting the Beer episodes

May 19, 2025More Coal Innovations by Brewers w/ Dr. Anton Howes
The conversation with Dr. Anton Howes continues! We discuss the pivotal role brewers have played in technological advancements, the historical rise of coal, and the interconnectedness of beer, steam engines, and innovation.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Coal's Role in Brewing History
00:32 Brewing and Technological Innovation
02:42 Steam Engines and Brewing
05:13 Origins of the Industrial Revolution
06:01 Roman Technology and Steam Engines
11:37 England's Economic Transformation
13:59 Coal and Steam Engine Development
17:42 Brewing Innovations and Thermometers
20:12 Conclusion and Podcast Information
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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
21 min
May 12, 2025The Real Reason Coal Become Popular w/ Dr. Anton Howes
What actually made coal a popular source of fuel? It's long been thought that it was Londoners looking to warm their home but Dr. Anton Howes has counter for that misconception! Gary, Joel, and Allison learn from historian Dr. Anton Howes the significant role that breweries played in the early adoption of coal. Part 1!
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:30 Special Guest: Dr. Anton Howes
00:49 The Role of Coal in the Industrial Revolution
02:04 Historical Adoption of Coal in Britain
03:58 Coal's Impact on Brewing
06:15 Technological Innovations in Brewing
10:52 Environmental and Economic Implications
12:15 The Significance of Brewing in the Elizabethan Age
24:53 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
26 min
May 05, 2025How a Brewery Prepares for Festival Season
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
35 min
April 28, 2025The History and Purpose of Beer Gardens
How did beer gardens come to be and what makes them an integral part of brewing culture? Allison, Bobby, and Joel teach Gary about the the history and science of biergartens and recount their own experience of building the McFleshman's beer garden.
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TIMELINE
00:00 The History and Origin of Beer Gardens
02:35 The Science Behind Beer Gardens
04:43 The Evolution of Beer Gardens
07:13 Building of McFleshman's Beer Garden
12:08 DIY Efforts and Community Involvement
17:00 Gary's Prohibition Room Idea
17:19 Tapping into the Community Network
18:51 The Hop Trees Project
21:32 Beer Garden Enhancements
24:51 Ruining Allison's Financial Plans
26:34 Historical Pavers for the Beer Garden
29:45 Come visit the beer garden this summer!
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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
31 min
April 21, 2025The Art of Ale Sales w/ Stephanie Harvey
Stephanie Harvey of Stillmank Brewing shares embarassing stories of Bobby from her time marketing at McFleshman's and how she markets local beer to bars through personal connection.
In Green Bay for the draft? Stop by Stillmank Brewing for a Draft Day pint!
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introducing Stephanie Harvey
00:30 From Fine Art to Beer Marketing
02:29 The Importance of Marketing in Brewing
05:28 Challenges and Strategies in Beer Sales
07:59 Beer Culture and Market Perception
13:54 McFleshman's USPs
15:53 Navigating the Craft Beer Space
17:34 The Importance of Local Beers
19:16 The Future of Craft Breweries?
25:01 Marketing Strategies for Small Breweries
29:54 Green Bay Draft Day Beer
32:39 Later Stephanie
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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
34 min
April 14, 2025The Shrink of Drink Returns w/ Eric Eastman
Eric Eastman, the Shrink of Drink, joins Gary, Allison, and Joel to discuss the psychological and sensory influences behind why we enjoy different types of beer. From nature versus nurture to sensory interaction, what makes your favorite brew, yours?
Listen to Eric's podcast, MysterE's Mysteries: https://lnns.co/pd75mUR1IS-
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome the Shrink of Drink
01:42 The Science of Taste Preferences
04:22 Persuasion in Beer Enjoyment
07:35 The Role of Environment and Music
12:27 The Language of Taste
15:00 Blind Beer Tasting Experience
15:51 Understanding Beer Sensory Perception
16:32 The Just Noticeable Difference in Beer Tasting
18:10 Training for Beer Tasting
20:02 Comparing Beer and Wine
21:23 The Influence of Social Norms on Taste
22:29 The Most Expensive Beer in the World
27:42 The Power of Visual Appeal in Beer
30:09 Conclusion and Farewell
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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
31 min
April 07, 2025Protecting Water, Protecting Beer w/ John O'Boyle
John O'Boyle has many titles: Tony award winner, Olympians, McFleshman's regular. His favorite right now? Aqua Protector of Northeast Wisconsin.
John represents the Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust, a non-profit working to preserve the local water and land for future generation of beer drinkers.
Support the NEW Land Trust: https://www.newlt.org/
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming John O'Boyle
01:28 History of the Fox River and Clean Water Act
02:16 Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust
14:11 The 547 Float Experiment...
15:39 Discussing Hoppy Beers and Triple 547
16:30 The Impact of Honey on Beer
20:00 More Luker Faucets?
21:30 Favorite Beers and Beer History
23:29 Future of the NEW Land Trust
26:16 Support the Land Trust and Preseve Beer!
27:35 See you 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
29 min
March 31, 2025Behind the Barrels w/ the Barrel Broker, John Gill
Ever wonder where McFleshman's gets their barrels for cask aging? John Gill, the Barrel Broker, joins us to discuss the origins of his business, the evolution of barrel aging, and the intricacies of sourcing and selling barrels for wine, beer, and spirits.
Whatever kind of barrel you're looking for, reach out to the Barrel Broker!
Phone: (262) 236-9189
Website: https://barrelbroker.com/
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TIMELINE
00:00 John Gill's Journey into Barrel Brokering
02:15 Early Challenges and Growth
07:22 Transition to Wisconsin and Business Evolution
12:18 Barrel Types and Clientele
15:05 The Importance of Barrel Quality
17:32 Wine Barrels vs. Spirit Barrels
28:45 Barrel Aging Techniques and Best Practices
30:52 Visit BarrelBroker.com
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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
32 min
March 24, 2025The Low Down on Leinenkugels w/ Badger Beer Report
What the heck happened to Leinenkugels? What's gonna happen to your beloved Summer Shandy? Badger Beer Report's Chris Drosner and Landon Cerny give us the report about the recent shutting down of the original Chippewa Falls brewery and what Molson-Coors has in store for the brand.
Follow the Badger Beer Report:
Website: https://www.badgerbeerreport.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxI3oRDWGzeTMJJJjP4e0iA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badgerbeerreport/

Follow Chris Drosner:
Bluesky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/wibeerbaron.bsky.social

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecerny/

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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming Badger Beer Report
02:35 History of Leinenkugel's Brewery
04:08 Leinenkugel's Acquisition by Miller
09:51 Leinenkugel's Popular Beers and Innovations
19:58 Recent Developments and Brewery Closure
23:15 Impact on the Community and Future Speculations
30:54 Thanks to Badger Beer Report
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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
32 min
March 17, 2025Beer Tasting 201 w/ Professor Allison Fleshman
Welcome to science class! Professor Allison Fleshman teaches you all about the science behind tasting that pint in your hand.
This is a glimpse behind the curtain of McFleshman's Beer Academy! A in-person class with taste tests and fancy visuals.
Sign up for our next available class here: https://www.mcfleshmans.com/mcfleshmans-beer-academy/
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TIMELINE
00:00 Intro to Beer Tasting
03:43 Experiment: Drink Beer With a Straw
08:24 Science of Beer Tasting 101
15:29 Aromatic Compounds: Terpenes
21:33 Yorkshire Round VS Tall Mast Taste Test
23:51 Mouthfeel: Carbonation, Viscoscity, and Aftertaste
30:02 Not that Kind of Chemist!
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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
33 min