Respecting the Beer

Bobby and Aaron, the Flavor Baron discuss what's on tap as we head into this holiday season.

Including our brand new beer advent calendar! 12 days of joy in a can. Fits in your fridge. Stop by the taproom to pick up yours!

New FULL episodes to start dropping in the new year!

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Allison and Bobby sit outside Il Bar Coffeehouse and debate whether to brew large volumes of Oktoberfest beer for Appleton’s 200,000-person Oktoberfest. A huge cash down payment for something that may not pay off 6 months later? Here's a quick highlight reel.

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Fellow PhD turned brewer, Matt Sampson, sits down for an impromptu voice memo recording in the Sway Brewing cellar! Origin stories, brewing philosophies, and the recent collaboration is explored!

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00:00 Welcome...

Allison and Bobby discuss marketing for McFleshman’s, how to stand out when the local craft brewing scene continues to grow. Listen to the full conversation for FREE on our Patreon page!

This is an interlude episode between seasons recorded on a phone. We’ll be back with full interviews with brewers in our next season.

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We're taking a break from the podcast for a bit. But we're not leaving you empty handed. Bonuses are coming your way!

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Vinnie returns for part 2 of our conversation! He digs into their sour beer program, what it took to open a second brewery, and experimental hops usage. We also get our classic Mt. Rushmore of Brewing.

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Vinnie shares the origin story of Russian River Brewing Company, how he and his wife, Natalie took over and kept it alive. He also tells all about their most popular beer: Pliny the Elder, the standard for IPAs. Part 1 of 2!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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00:00 Welcome to Respsecting the Beer!

01:06 Working...

Allison hosts this chaotic Taplist as Bobby and Aaron tell the tale of the Yorkshire Round, a classic English brown ale inspired from their trip to Tadcaster, England.

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00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

01:50 Tadcaster Origin Story

04:27 Yorkshire Taste Notes

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!

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Part two of our conversation with the Yuengling sisters! They share more family stories like their least favorite jobs at the brewery and their plans for the 200 year anniversary celebration.

Visit Pottsville, PA for a free tour! https://www.yuengling.com/

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America's oldest brewery expanded into Wisconsin this spring! We talk with two of the daughters that keep the brewery running, Jennifer and Wendy, and how they are carrying on their family legacy.

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Decker hops back on mic to taste a new, unnamed Italian pilsner from Bobby. They discuss what makes pilsners unforgiving and visually driven, including how the first unfiltered keg pull can be hazy from yeast. This beer is a collaboration with Stefano Viglietti who owns Slo Food Market, Il Ritrovo, and Field to Fork. It's officially been named Pil Ritrovo!

Visit Sheboygan and check it out!

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Gary and Bobby interview London-based photographer Horst Friedrichs! While known for his portrait photographer (including Steven Hawkin!), Horst has spent several years photographing the pubs of London. Listen to some of his stories and the process of capturing iconic British watering holes.

Pick up Local Legends: The Hidden Pubs of England: https://www.amazon.com/Local-Legends-Hidden-Pubs-London/dp/3791389734

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Part 2 of our conversation with Randy Mosher! Randy discusses the differences between tasting wine and beer and how you can develop your on palette to be a better taster.

Pre-order your copy of "Your Tasting Brain" by Randy Mosher: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/Y/bo264674950.html

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Do you taste beer? Or do you taste beer? Chicago-based beer author Randy Mosher stops in to break down the science of taste. A foremost authority on beer tasting, Randy's new book takes your tastebuds to task!

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Gary and Bobby discuss Snail Ale, a West Coast–style Rye IPA made with Wisconsin rye! Created with Sheboygan restaurateur Stefano Viti, Snail Ale is a lower-alcohol alternative to everyones favorite 547.

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00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

00:58 Rye IPA Origin Story

03:33 Wh...

Backdropped by a Irish jam session, Cari Guerin joins Bobby and Gary for her story! From growing up in small town Wisconsin to becoming a certified cicerone, Cari just loves a good beer.

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00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

00:54 Cari Guerin Beer Origins<...

Joel Geier, author of Flights Across America: A Beer Lovers Journey, shares the origins of his love for beer, why he visited 1500 breweries, and his beer flight to end all beer flights.

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Joining McFleshman's in 2021, Eric "Cooler" Rottier shares the major differences of big brewers to craft and his contributions to the tap list at the brewery.

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00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

01:26 Meet Cooler the Brewer

02:57 Traditional Brewing Deep Dive

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Razor 94.7 104.7 music director, Decker, stops by to share his love for craft beer, music, and the story involving Slash and Russian River Brewing.

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00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

01:46 Decker's Origin Story<...

After much reluctance due to being "trendy," Bobby finally made a hazy. And now there is a few more on tap. The gang reviews the origins and recipes of Blazy, Alter Ego, and other varients of the McFleshman's Hazy family.

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Brewer and author Jamil Zainasheff returns to talk about moving from homebrewing to owning a brewery, collaboration with Mitch Steele and Fuller's, and evaluating some of his most famous quotes. Part 2 of 2.

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We welcome award-winning homebrewer, author, professional brewer, and Heretic Brewing founder Jamil Zainasheff to the show! Jamil shares how he began brewing, the importance of BJCP styles, and some of his early brewing challenges. Part 1 of 2.

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Omega Brewing Experience's Steve Zink stops by the podcast "studio" during Lagerfest 2025. Steve retired from Oshkosh Defense and decided to start a brewery in small town Wisconsin. He shares his style of brewing and why he named the company Omega.

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Live at Lagerfest 2025, Ben Schreiner of Mosinee Brewing Company steps away from their booth to talk taproom, best brews, and creating community.

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00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

00:29 Meet Ben Shreiner of Mosinee...

We finally get the rest of the Appleton Beer Factory team on mic! Gary and Bobby host Jeff Fogle, Ben Fogle, and Carl Pierce to trace Appleton Beer Factory’s origins. From Jeff’s 1982 homebrew build and sanitary welding to ABF’s DIY 22-tank system. They cover early ingredient hunts, business planning, recession-era funding, the ABF–McFleshman’s collaboration, contract brewing, expansion and a proposed alley pipe?

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Live from Lagerfest 2025, Gary, Joel, and Eric chat with Melissa and Josh from Cocoon Brewing (opened Feb 2023). They cover what sets Cocoon's taproom apart from others, the origins of the retro butterfly theming, and most importantly, what's on tap!

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The team discuss Lagerfest and what it takes to put the unique beer festival together. Usually october every year, Lager Fest is hosted by McFleshman's Brewery with craft brewers, food trucks, and live music. Learn abo ut their brewing events, community impact, and exciting plans for future festivals.

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Gary interviews Bobby (not Robert!) and Allison about the history, naming, ingredients, and brewing process of the Hildy Pils at McFleshman's. Cara is going nuts for this one!

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00:00 The Hildy Pils

01:26 Origin Story

10:14 Water Profile

13:51 Malt and Hops Se...

After having interviewed one of the most prolific craft brewers, Ken Grossman, Bobby Fleshman and Joel Hermansen breakdown how they feel after interviewing their hero, sharing a few more personal stories about Sierra Nevada.

Gary Arndt and Producer Dave try Sierra Nevada "Green" for the first time.

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Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company share his ethos behind their operations, including renewable energy and sustainable brewing. Gary, Joel, and Bobby try to stop gushing just long enough to learn about Ken's legacy and the future of the company.

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We fan girl for 79 minutes and 18 seconds. I mean, seriously, they've talked about him so much before, it's nice to actually hear from the man himself!

Join Gary Arndt, Joel, and Bobby as they interview Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. From early brewing challenges to craft beer innovations and the story behind iconic beers like Celebration Ale and Torpedo, discover the journey of an American craft beer pioneer. Part 2 coming next week!

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We're shifting weekly release to Thursdays! Stay tuned as this Thursday will be our biggest interview yet: Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing!

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Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/

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Gary, Bobby, and Allison review the brewery's progress in 2025, discussing successes, challenges, and opportunities for future growth. They delve into the evolving beer market, strategic choices for expansion, and the importance of community and quality in their craft.

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00:00 Gary's Pet Peeve

00:33 Year-End...

Happy New Year, beer lovers! Join us for an uncut episode featuring the 'Pope of Foam,' Charlie Bamforth. With over 20 minutes of cut conversation, we dive deep into the art and science of brewing, the importance of foam, and how beer shapes civilization.

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