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Respecting the Beer

Respecting the Beer

McFleshman's Brewing Co

The smartest podcast for beer lovers to taste smarter and brew better, in under thirty minutes. Hosted by Bobby and Allison Fleshman of McFleshman's Brewing Co and world traveler, Gary Arndt. In our first few episodes, we cover the origins of McFleshman's brewery and it's lead brewer, Bobby Fleshman. While studying for a PhD in astrophysics, Bobby fell in love with homebrewing. After consistently winning brewing competitions, he and his wife Alison McCoy 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, and much more.
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Gary asks Bobby "When was the first time you had a beer?" Join them for more beer conversations starting March 25!

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co., Appleton, WI

Gary asks Bobby "When was the first time you had a beer?" Join them for more beer conversations starting March 25!

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co., Appleton, WI

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03/04/24 • 1 min

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Respecting the Beer - How Stone Arch Brewpub & Hop Yard Ale Works Got Their Start

Appleton is a thriving brewing community and we've brought two other local brewers to prove it: Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brewpub and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works. Gary, Bobby, and Allison host a round table with the two fellow brewers to discuss how they got their start, what their specialties are, and what they give guests who ask for the closest thing to Budlight.

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Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

Guest Bios

Steve Lonsway

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/

Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.

Oliver Behm,

Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer

https://hopyardaleworks.com/

Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories.

Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!

Episode Timeline

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:27 Meet the Guests: Steve and Oliver

00:52 Steve's Brewing Journey

04:57 Oliver's Brewing Journey

09:31 The Brewing Community and Competition

10:37 Craft Beer Trends and Market

12:15 Brewing Styles and Brand Identity

14:46 The Cast Conditioning Journey

15:29 The Business Side of Beer and Food

16:24 Handling Non-Craft Beer Drinkers Who Ask for Budlight

17:08 Pizza and Beer: A Perfect Match

19:26 On-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales

22:02 Signature Beers and Brewing Stories

25:24 The Art of Recipe Tinkering

28:35 Happy Accidents in Brewing

29:06 Conclusion and Farewell

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Appleton is a thriving brewing community and we've brought two other local brewers to prove it: Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brewpub and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works. Gary, Bobby, and Allison host a round table with the two fellow brewers to discuss how they got their start, what their specialties are, and what they give guests who ask for the closest thing to Budlight.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

Guest Bios

Steve Lonsway

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/

Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.

Oliver Behm,

Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer

https://hopyardaleworks.com/

Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories.

Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!

Episode Timeline

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:27 Meet the Guests: Steve and Oliver

00:52 Steve's Brewing Journey

04:57 Oliver's Brewing Journey

09:31 The Brewing Community and Competition

10:37 Craft Beer Trends and Market

12:15 Brewing Styles and Brand Identity

14:46 The Cast Conditioning Journey

15:29 The Business Side of Beer and Food

16:24 Handling Non-Craft Beer Drinkers Who Ask for Budlight

17:08 Pizza and Beer: A Perfect Match

19:26 On-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales

22:02 Signature Beers and Brewing Stories

25:24 The Art of Recipe Tinkering

28:35 Happy Accidents in Brewing

29:06 Conclusion and Farewell

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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07/08/24 • 29 min

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Respecting the Beer - What NOT to Do When Opening a Brewery

Learn from our mistakes! Gary Ardnt grills three brewery owners on their mistakes when opening a brewery. Bobby and Allison Fleshman of McFleshmans, Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brew Pub, and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works reminisce on hard lessons they've learned while opening breweries and why they keep doing it, despite the challenges.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

GUEST BIOS

// Steve Lonsway //

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/

Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.

// Oliver Behm //

Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer

https://hopyardaleworks.com/

Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories. Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:22 Challenges of Starting a Brewery

01:45 Learning from Mistakes

03:51 Financial Struggles and Planning

10:29 The Importance of Banking Relationships

15:48 Cost of Starting a Brewery

18:06 Personal Stories and Experiences

19:32 Why We Keep Brewing

21:11 Conclusion and Farewell

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Learn from our mistakes! Gary Ardnt grills three brewery owners on their mistakes when opening a brewery. Bobby and Allison Fleshman of McFleshmans, Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brew Pub, and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works reminisce on hard lessons they've learned while opening breweries and why they keep doing it, despite the challenges.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

GUEST BIOS

// Steve Lonsway //

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/

Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.

// Oliver Behm //

Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer

https://hopyardaleworks.com/

Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories. Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:22 Challenges of Starting a Brewery

01:45 Learning from Mistakes

03:51 Financial Struggles and Planning

10:29 The Importance of Banking Relationships

15:48 Cost of Starting a Brewery

18:06 Personal Stories and Experiences

19:32 Why We Keep Brewing

21:11 Conclusion and Farewell

--

CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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07/22/24 • 21 min

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Respecting the Beer - An Astrophysicist Walks Into a Bar...

Gary introduces you to the owners of McFleshman’s Brewing Co and hosts of the show, Bobby Fleshman and Allison McCoy-Fleshman! Bobby tells his beer origin story (with a little help from Allison).

From his first sip of beer on an Oklahoma farm after a game of quarters to brewing English ales in his PhD advisor's basement while working at NASA, learn how Bobby turned a love for science into the world's favorite beverage.

Got a question about beer? Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook and we'll probably answer it on the show!

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Gary introduces you to the owners of McFleshman’s Brewing Co and hosts of the show, Bobby Fleshman and Allison McCoy-Fleshman! Bobby tells his beer origin story (with a little help from Allison).

From his first sip of beer on an Oklahoma farm after a game of quarters to brewing English ales in his PhD advisor's basement while working at NASA, learn how Bobby turned a love for science into the world's favorite beverage.

Got a question about beer? Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook and we'll probably answer it on the show!

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

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03/25/24 • 33 min

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Respecting the Beer - BONUS: Bobby Talks Brewing on Upstate Beer Boys Podcast

Some guy with a microphone just showed up from South Carolina and shoved a microphone in our face... Steven of Upstate Beer Boys Podcast, which covers the beer scene in that beautiful state, interviewed Bobby and other locals on a recent episode.

Listen to the full conversation here: On the Road Again.......... | Upstate Beer Boys Podcast

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Some guy with a microphone just showed up from South Carolina and shoved a microphone in our face... Steven of Upstate Beer Boys Podcast, which covers the beer scene in that beautiful state, interviewed Bobby and other locals on a recent episode.

Listen to the full conversation here: On the Road Again.......... | Upstate Beer Boys Podcast

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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02/28/25 • 22 min

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Respecting the Beer - Nicola Twilley of Gastropod Teaches Us About Refrigeration!

Beer is best served cold but it wasn't that way for most of human history! Nicola Twilley joins Gary, Bobby, and Allison to talk about the history of refrigeration and how brewers changed the world (of refrigeration).

GRAB THE BOOK

Grab your copy of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" here! -> https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/frostbite

NICOLA TWILLEY BIO

Nicole Twilley is the author of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast looking at food through the lens of history and science.

Nicky was raised in England and currently based out of Los Angeles, where she is making use of the abundant sunshine to pretend she has a green thumb. She also frequently contributes to The New Yorker.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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EPISODE TIMELINE

00:00 Introducing Nicola Twilley

00:45 The History of Cold and Refrigeration

03:25 Early Innovations in Creating Cold, Ice Harvesting

05:52 The Role of Thermodynamics in Refrigeration

10:30 The Natural Ice Industry and Its Challenges

13:14 Refrigeration's Impact on Brewing

17:12 The Evolution of Beer Storage and Transportation

29:23 Conclusion, Come Back for Part 2

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Beer is best served cold but it wasn't that way for most of human history! Nicola Twilley joins Gary, Bobby, and Allison to talk about the history of refrigeration and how brewers changed the world (of refrigeration).

GRAB THE BOOK

Grab your copy of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" here! -> https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/frostbite

NICOLA TWILLEY BIO

Nicole Twilley is the author of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast looking at food through the lens of history and science.

Nicky was raised in England and currently based out of Los Angeles, where she is making use of the abundant sunshine to pretend she has a green thumb. She also frequently contributes to The New Yorker.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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EPISODE TIMELINE

00:00 Introducing Nicola Twilley

00:45 The History of Cold and Refrigeration

03:25 Early Innovations in Creating Cold, Ice Harvesting

05:52 The Role of Thermodynamics in Refrigeration

10:30 The Natural Ice Industry and Its Challenges

13:14 Refrigeration's Impact on Brewing

17:12 The Evolution of Beer Storage and Transportation

29:23 Conclusion, Come Back for Part 2

--

CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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07/29/24 • 29 min

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Respecting the Beer - Gastropod's Nicola Twilley Tells How Polly Pennington Changed Refrigeration

Have you ever heard of Polly Pennington? The badass pHD chemist who changed refrigeration? Nicola Twilley joins Gary, Bobby, and Allison again to talk about early brewing trends in America and M.E. Pennington's story.

GRAB THE BOOK

Grab your copy of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" here! -> https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/frostbite

NICOLA TWILLEY BIO

Nicola Twilley is the author of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast looking at food through the lens of history and science.

Nicky was raised in England and currently based out of Los Angeles, where she is making use of the abundant sunshine to pretend she has a green thumb. She also frequently contributes to The New Yorker.

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PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:25 The Importance of Lager in Beer Culture

03:34 Steam Beer and Refrigeration Challenges

07:45 The Evolution of Refrigeration in Brewing

11:22 Polly Pennington: The Unsung Hero of Refrigeration

18:16 What else is in the book?

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Have you ever heard of Polly Pennington? The badass pHD chemist who changed refrigeration? Nicola Twilley joins Gary, Bobby, and Allison again to talk about early brewing trends in America and M.E. Pennington's story.

GRAB THE BOOK

Grab your copy of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" here! -> https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/frostbite

NICOLA TWILLEY BIO

Nicola Twilley is the author of "Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves" and co-host of Gastropod, a podcast looking at food through the lens of history and science.

Nicky was raised in England and currently based out of Los Angeles, where she is making use of the abundant sunshine to pretend she has a green thumb. She also frequently contributes to The New Yorker.

--

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:25 The Importance of Lager in Beer Culture

03:34 Steam Beer and Refrigeration Challenges

07:45 The Evolution of Refrigeration in Brewing

11:22 Polly Pennington: The Unsung Hero of Refrigeration

18:16 What else is in the book?

--

CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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08/05/24 • 20 min

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Respecting the Beer - Can the Fox Cities Become a Brewery Tourist Destination?

How are local brewers making the Fox Cities a destination for brewing? Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy are joined again by special guests Steve Lonsway of the Stone Arch Brewery and Oliver Behm from the Hop Yard. The discussion centers around the potential for the Fox Cities area to become a craft beer destination for more than just locals. The guests share insights on what it takes for a community to attract beer tourists, the cultural impact of breweries, and the collaboration required among local brewers to foster a vibrant beer scene.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

Guest Bios

Steve Lonsway

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/

Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.

Oliver Behm,

Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer

https://hopyardaleworks.com/

Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories.

Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:19 The Rise of Craft Beer Destinations

01:19 Fox Cities as a Craft Beer Destination

03:46 Challenges and Collaboration in the Craft Beer Industry

11:18 Promoting Appleton and Fox Cities as Beer Destinations

15:47 The Charm of Appleton's Downtown

16:20 Craft Beer and Community Growth

19:20 The Evolution of Appleton's Bar Scene

20:17 Family and Community at Breweries

23:53 The Role of Regulars in Brewery Success

25:47 Expanding Brewery Locations and Challenges

29:24 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

How are local brewers making the Fox Cities a destination for brewing? Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy are joined again by special guests Steve Lonsway of the Stone Arch Brewery and Oliver Behm from the Hop Yard. The discussion centers around the potential for the Fox Cities area to become a craft beer destination for more than just locals. The guests share insights on what it takes for a community to attract beer tourists, the cultural impact of breweries, and the collaboration required among local brewers to foster a vibrant beer scene.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

Guest Bios

Steve Lonsway

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/

Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.

Oliver Behm,

Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer

https://hopyardaleworks.com/

Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories.

Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:19 The Rise of Craft Beer Destinations

01:19 Fox Cities as a Craft Beer Destination

03:46 Challenges and Collaboration in the Craft Beer Industry

11:18 Promoting Appleton and Fox Cities as Beer Destinations

15:47 The Charm of Appleton's Downtown

16:20 Craft Beer and Community Growth

19:20 The Evolution of Appleton's Bar Scene

20:17 Family and Community at Breweries

23:53 The Role of Regulars in Brewery Success

25:47 Expanding Brewery Locations and Challenges

29:24 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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07/15/24 • 29 min

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Respecting the Beer - From Hop to Tap: How a New Beer is Created

Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman delve into the process of creating a new beer, discussing the idea of a 'taxonomy of alcohol' and how their new beer 'Little Tornado' came to be. From the inspiration and design behind the beer to the marketing challenges faced, get an inside look at the intricacies of brewing and branding.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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TIMELINE

00:00 Science is Physics or Stamp Collecting

00:28 Exploring the Taxonomy of Alcohol

01:19 The Creation of a New Beer

02:34 Designing and Naming Challenges

05:06 Marketing and Branding Strategies for New Beers

17:29 The Story Behind 547 and Toronado

20:26 The Future Family of 547

22:20 Conclusion and Farewell

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman delve into the process of creating a new beer, discussing the idea of a 'taxonomy of alcohol' and how their new beer 'Little Tornado' came to be. From the inspiration and design behind the beer to the marketing challenges faced, get an inside look at the intricacies of brewing and branding.

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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TIMELINE

00:00 Science is Physics or Stamp Collecting

00:28 Exploring the Taxonomy of Alcohol

01:19 The Creation of a New Beer

02:34 Designing and Naming Challenges

05:06 Marketing and Branding Strategies for New Beers

17:29 The Story Behind 547 and Toronado

20:26 The Future Family of 547

22:20 Conclusion and Farewell

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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10/07/24 • 22 min

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One beer company rises to save you from warm pints.

(This is a highlight reel from 2024. Enjoy!)

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TIMELINE

00:03 Welcome to the MCU

01:42 Evolution of Gary's Intros

02:54 What is Beer?

04:08 Early Morning Beer for Allison

04:43 Henry's Law Interjection

05:49 Smells Like Bananas

07:12 Beers Have a Color Fingerprint

09:00 Joel's is a Redundant Drinker

11:51 Schrodinger's Pale Ale

14:57 THE Lukr Faucet

17:20 The Bachelor Effect

19:34 Allison IS Gary

21:52 547 Day Proclamation

23:36 Respect the Boxed Wine!

25:58 10 Paces Origin Story

28:20 Lager's Require a Patient Wife

30:00 We Stumped Gary!!

31:24 Smokey and The Bandit and Coors and Butter

33:57 HOT STUFF KILLS BUGS

34:16 We Respect Beer Here

35:23 Pilgrams Drank Beer to Stay Hydrated

37:00 Nicola Twilley Teaches Us About Expiration Dates

38:40 Beer Garden Were The Original Refrigerator

40:51 STATIC CIVILIZATION

43:15 Fox Cities: A Brewery Destination

46:48 Breweries Are for Crazy People

48:18 McFleshman's Will Return

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

One beer company rises to save you from warm pints.

(This is a highlight reel from 2024. Enjoy!)

PATREON

Support the show! Get episodes 1 week early and bonus merch: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

FACEBOOK GROUP

Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

EMAIL

Got a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

--

TIMELINE

00:03 Welcome to the MCU

01:42 Evolution of Gary's Intros

02:54 What is Beer?

04:08 Early Morning Beer for Allison

04:43 Henry's Law Interjection

05:49 Smells Like Bananas

07:12 Beers Have a Color Fingerprint

09:00 Joel's is a Redundant Drinker

11:51 Schrodinger's Pale Ale

14:57 THE Lukr Faucet

17:20 The Bachelor Effect

19:34 Allison IS Gary

21:52 547 Day Proclamation

23:36 Respect the Boxed Wine!

25:58 10 Paces Origin Story

28:20 Lager's Require a Patient Wife

30:00 We Stumped Gary!!

31:24 Smokey and The Bandit and Coors and Butter

33:57 HOT STUFF KILLS BUGS

34:16 We Respect Beer Here

35:23 Pilgrams Drank Beer to Stay Hydrated

37:00 Nicola Twilley Teaches Us About Expiration Dates

38:40 Beer Garden Were The Original Refrigerator

40:51 STATIC CIVILIZATION

43:15 Fox Cities: A Brewery Destination

46:48 Breweries Are for Crazy People

48:18 McFleshman's Will Return

--

CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison McCoy-Fleshman

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

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01/27/25 • 48 min

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