Respecting the Beer

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 historian, Joel Hermansen. Kept on subject by Gary Arndt, host of Everything Everywhere Daily. In our first few episodes, we cover the origins of McFleshman's brewery and brew master, Bobby Fleshman. While studying for a PhD in astrophysics, Bobby fell in love with homebrewing. After consistently winning brewing competitions, he and his wife Allison decided to start a brewery with a different type of experience. Thus McFleshman's was born! Other topics covered include: craft brewing, the chemical make up of beer, the differences between the huge variety of beers, how color affects beer's taste, homebrewing, starting a brewery, why beer get's skunked, the origins of hops, the business of brewing, Benedictine Monk's effect on brewing, Hildegard of Bingen, Charlie Bamforth, Louis Pasteur, contract brewing, remote beer pumping, getting a business loan, brewery operations, creating stand operating procedures, Sierra Nevada Brewing, brewing collaboration, Dry January, Reinhehtsgebot, beer history, New Realm Brewing Co, Mitch Steele, and much more.

  1. 4d ago

    Taplist: Scapegoat Bock LIVE at Tardigrade's Bookshelf

    Live form the Tardigrade's Bookshelf, the gang dives into bock beers and the story of Scapegoat, McFleshman's take on a bock. Bonus content that didn't make the main feed, Q&A with the audience and business owner woes as we interview the owner's of the venue. Visit the Tardigrade's Bookshelf in Appleton, WI: https://www.tardigradesbookshelf.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer LIVE 01:04 Venue Vibes 02:10 Bock Beer History 04:44 Goats and Doppelbock 06:59 Water and Yeast 08:56 Augustiner Yeast Love 12:36 Yeast Drift and Repitching 18:28 Malt Builds the Bock 23:09 Sweetness vs Maltiness 26:21 Beer Poker Tradition 27:42 Decoction and Melanoidins 29:04 Scapegoat Name Story 32:45 Hops for Balance 34:36 Ingredient Sourcing Small Brewery 35:10 Why Hop Farms Matter 35:40 Scapegoat Vibe Pairings 37:02 Maibock Versus Bock 38:34 Minty Hops And Timing 40:15 Golden Bock Market Talk 41:09 Tardigrades Tap List 42:21 Tardigrade's Bookshelf Plugs 43:03 Support us on Patreon! -- 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

    Taplist: Scapegoat Bock LIVE at Tardigrade's Bookshelf
  2. Jul 16

    Taste Testing First Time Homebrew w/ Screaming Hound Homebrewers

    Jamison and Delaney of Screaming Hound Home Brewing join us for some candid feedback from a pro! Bobby and Decker share some notes on some samples and offer some encouragement to these two young homebrewers. Bonuses you won't hear on the main feed: Taste test brew #3, an iteration of the amber and Jamison's solutions for highly pressurized bottles. Want to try Screaming Hound brews? Join the Green Bay Rackers Homebrew Club! https://www.rackers.org/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:42 Why They Started Brewing 04:02 Apartment Brewing Gear Talk 06:47 First Brews and Saison Disaster 09:37 Oktoberfest Tasting and Bottle Conditioning 16:20 Extract Sweetness and Boilovers 21:35 Next Sample Corn Amber Experiment 22:21 Taming the Corn Flavor 22:46 Carbonation Chaos and Aging 23:55 California Common Breakdown 25:48 Hops Choices and Storage 29:44 Hop Sensitivity and Gruit Ideas 33:46 Bottle Reuse and New Glarus Tips 35:28 Homebrew Club and Water Chemistry 38:56 Brewing Advice and Wrap Up 39:58 Support us on Patreon! -- 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

    Taste Testing First Time Homebrew w/ Screaming Hound Homebrewers
  3. Jul 9

    Gary Arndt on Beer, Host of Everything Everywhere Daily

    We turn the tables on Gary Arndt! Beer drinker and idea man. Allison, Bobby, and Decker ask about his favorite podcast moments, curiosity driving his wildly successful podcast, and what's next for him. Listen to Gary's podcast: https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer 00:44 Naming McFleshmans Bits 01:51 Gary The Idea Guy 03:02 Why Podcasts Open Doors 06:34 Beer Learning And Buzzwords 09:43 Curiosity And Quantum Detour 10:21 Marketing Reality And Stairs 12:33 Mastering Many Beer Styles 14:51 Careers Focus And Entrepreneurship 19:04 Exit Plans And Employee Ownership 21:29 Gary's Most Memorable Podcast Moment 22:42 Water Chemistry And World Beer Cup 24:20 Gary's Favorite Guest 27:02 Gary's REAL Memorable Moment 27:48 Threading the Nerd Needle 29:04 Podcast Growth Plans 30:28 Completionist Club 31:54 Live Show Tour Ideas 34:50 Gary's Last Travel Goals 37:48 Marshall Islands Stories 41:10 Everything Everywhere Beer 42:32 Support us on Patreon! -- 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

    Gary Arndt on Beer, Host of Everything Everywhere Daily
  4. Jul 2

    McFleshman's Flavor Adventures w/ Aaron Reimers

    Meet Aaron “Flavor Baaron” Reimers! Bobby and Allison turn the mic on in-house brewer Aaron Reimers. Aaron shares his journey from sculpture artist to brewing. It's not the normal route we usually hear! He also gives you a peek behind the curtain of some of the beer experiments McFleshman's. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 01:58 Aaron Origin Story 06:52 NA And Cider Mission 08:39 Dunkelweizen Obsession 11:38 Brewing Science Banana Notes 13:51 Oh Crap Mead Explosion 19:30 Bobby Sharpie Chaos 22:56 Pencil Paper Patterns 23:53 Brewing Without Homebrew 25:02 Hiring Trainable Talent 25:38 Pilot System Learning 27:03 Color Theory In Drinks 28:52 Purple Pink Blue Challenges 30:48 Wax Dips Presentation 32:10 Swiss Army Brewery Days 36:00 Schedules Chaos Problem Solving 37:37 Black Friday Flavor RnD 40:04 Tinctures Extract Lab 42:00 Wrap Up And Credits 42:31 Support us on Patreon! -- 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

    McFleshman's Flavor Adventures w/ Aaron Reimers
  5. Jun 25

    Working Draft Beer Co Brews Traditional Pilsners w/ Co-founder Clint Lohman

    Clint Lohman, head brewer and co-founder of Working Draft Beer Company in Madison, WI joins us to share his beer journey and company origins. Visit Working Draft in Madison, WI: https://www.workingdraftbeer.com/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respsecting the Beer! 01:06 Working Draft Overview 02:02 Lager Epiphany 03:02 From Factory To Homebrew 05:03 Breaking Into Pro Brewing 06:32 Vintage To Wisconsin Brewing 07:34 Joining Working Draft 08:16 Kirby Nelson Mentorship 09:38 Early Beers and Flagships 11:30 Why Lager Is Hard 13:56 Process Over Recipe 18:51 Removing Harshness 23:23 Decoction and Filtration 27:39 Czech Lagers and Fest 30:22 Smoked Wild Rice Lager 34:54 Cereal Mash Deep Dive 37:27 Death Row Beer Flight 39:00 Festival Invite and Wrap -- 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

    Working Draft Beer Co Brews Traditional Pilsners w/ Co-founder Clint Lohman
  6. Jun 11

    Find the Leaky Tap in Your Craft Brewery Business w/ Chris Farmand

    To many brewers, P&L statement bring fear. But to Chris? Those numbers make his world go round. Chris Farmand started Small Batch Standard, a brewery consultant and accounting firm back in 2010. Since then, they've helped craft brewers all over find the leaky tap in their business. McFleshman's recently brought on SBS and it's been a learning experience for everyone! Listen to this episode where we cram into the business office cause an Irish jam session has filled the tap room below! Visit Small Batch Standard: https://sbstandard.com/ Listen to The True Craft Podcast: https://sbstandard.com/podcast/ PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer! 01:12 Chris Farmand of Small Batch Standard 01:54 Packed Taproom Mystery 02:59 Small Batch Standard Origin 06:32 Emy Finds The Fit 09:09 Profit Hat Philosophy 12:57 Blue Ocean Beer Strategy 17:23 Onboarding Wins So Far 19:44 Following The Dollar 23:31 Keg Profit Reality Check 24:29 Holding the Line on Pricing 25:55 Margins Versus Mission 29:17 Hard Decisions for 2026 33:15 Execution and Focus Framework 35:08 Two Week Task Triage 36:12 True Craft Podcast Breakdown 41:29 Embrace Change Know Numbers 42:26 Brewery Data Tools and Models 47:27 Support us on Patreon! -- 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

    Find the Leaky Tap in Your Craft Brewery Business w/ Chris Farmand
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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 historian, Joel Hermansen. Kept on subject by Gary Arndt, host of Everything Everywhere Daily. In our first few episodes, we cover the origins of McFleshman's brewery and brew master, Bobby Fleshman. While studying for a PhD in astrophysics, Bobby fell in love with homebrewing. After consistently winning brewing competitions, he and his wife Allison decided to start a brewery with a different type of experience. Thus McFleshman's was born! Other topics covered include: craft brewing, the chemical make up of beer, the differences between the huge variety of beers, how color affects beer's taste, homebrewing, starting a brewery, why beer get's skunked, the origins of hops, the business of brewing, Benedictine Monk's effect on brewing, Hildegard of Bingen, Charlie Bamforth, Louis Pasteur, contract brewing, remote beer pumping, getting a business loan, brewery operations, creating stand operating procedures, Sierra Nevada Brewing, brewing collaboration, Dry January, Reinhehtsgebot, beer history, New Realm Brewing Co, Mitch Steele, and much more.

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