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Respecting the Beer

Respecting the Beer

Serving the smartest brewing and beer conversations

McFleshman's Brewing Co

121 episodesENExplicit

Show overview

Respecting the Beer has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 121 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 26 min and 33 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. Published by McFleshman's Brewing Co.

Episodes
121
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
29 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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

Jun 25, 202640 min

Taplist: Yorkshire Round

Jun 18, 202639 min

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

Jun 11, 202647 min

Yuengling's 200 Year Celebration Plans with Wendy and Jennifer Yuengling

Jun 4, 202621 min

Yuengling Beer Is On Tap in Wisconsin Thanks to These Sisters

May 28, 202627 min

Taplist: The Italian Pilsner

May 21, 202629 min

Photographing the Hidden Pubs of England w/ Horst Friedrichs

May 14, 202638 min

Randy Mosher Knows Your Tasting Brain

May 7, 202629 min

Randy Mosher on Sensory Science and Beer Flavor Synergy

Apr 30, 202632 min

Taplist: Stefano's Snail Ale, Rye IPA

Apr 23, 202631 min

Cari Guerin's Beer Pours Are Certified

Apr 16, 202634 min

S1 Ep 110This Beer Lover Visited Over 1500 Breweries (and Wrote a Book About It)

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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.Buy Flights Across America: A Beer Lovers Journey: https://www.amazon.com/Flights-Across-America-Brewery-Journey/dp/B0DN3RH9KJFollow Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brewery_travels/Follow Badger Beer Report: https://www.badgerbeerreport.com/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:24 Beer Journey Origins03:12 Traveling for Breweries04:27 Why Flights Matter05:23 Flights vs Europe09:09 Creative Flight Boards10:41 Picking the Perfect Flight14:46 Notes Cask and Czech Pours19:05 Flights of Flights Stories20:46 Ultimate Uber Flight Picks28:58 Weirdest Beer Ever32:08 Flights Versus Full Pours35:03 Flights Across America: a Brewery Lovers's Journey by Joel Geier36:17 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Apr 9, 202636 min

S1 Ep 109Eric "Cooler" Rottier Brews Your Favorite Beers at McFleshman's

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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.PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:26 Meet Cooler the Brewer02:57 Traditional Brewing Deep Dive05:15 Why They Call Him Cooler07:00 Schwarzbier to Stowaway Origin08:40 Happy Accident Beer Science12:43 Brewery Roles and Work Balance16:31 Favorite Beers and Winter Talk18:56 Sales Obsession and Style Trends20:30 Brewing Mistakes and Filtering21:43 Dream Beer Styles22:38 Dortmunder Redemption23:14 From Homebrew to Pro25:42 Mad Scientist Flavors26:54 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Apr 2, 202627 min

S1 Ep 108Decker, Local Rock Station Music Director, Skipped Slash for Russian River Brewing

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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.Follow Decker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deckeronair/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:46 Decker's Origin Story04:39 Beer as a Music Soundtrack06:20 Local Music Beer Collab Idea07:54 Minnesota Beer Hot Takes10:52 Taste Is Personal Science13:00 Big Mergers Ruin Brands16:26 Appleton Culture and Growth19:54 What to Order First22:33 Bands Touring and Brewery Stops25:45 Homebrewing First Mistakes27:10 Skipping Slash for Russian River Brewing31:16 Collab Ideas and Beer Law34:35 Metal Talk Meets Brewing Legends38:39 Sour Beer Science42:02 Death Row Beer Flight46:01 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Mar 26, 202646 min

S1 Ep 107Taplist: McFleshman's Hazy IPAs

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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.PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:10 Why Brew a Hazy?02:54 What Makes a Hazy?04:33 Hazy Origins And Hype06:26 Hops, Terpenes, And Flavor (Oh My!)07:46 Brewing Alter Ego Recipe11:09 Water Chemistry & Mouthfeel14:25 Controlling Haze Stability16:26 Shelf Stable Haze16:43 Hazy Alter Egos17:23 Toasting Coconut Tales20:57 Rambutan Beer Dreams22:16 Adding Fruit Safely23:28 Why Blaze and Maisy?25:35 Mango London Origin28:51 Future Variants and Fats30:38 Cheese Curd Beer Chaos33:03 Support Us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Mar 19, 202633 min

S1 Ep 106Jamil Zainasheff on Why Ordinary Beer Is Boring

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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.Learn homebrewing with Mr. Malty! https://www.mrmalty.com/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!00:14 Jamil Zainasheff on Going Pro04:26 Evil Three Returns08:56 Fullers Collaboration Tales18:16 Ordinary Beer Is Boring21:32 Life Too Short For Bad Beer23:22 Treat Every Guest Special26:04 Invite To McFleshman's Brewery28:28 Mount Rushmore Of Brewing35:23 Where To Find Jamil36:13 Best Homebrewing Books40:40 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Mar 12, 202641 min

S1 Ep 105Jamil Zainasheff on Homebrew Mastery, BJCP Styles & Medal-Winning Recipes

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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.Start homebrewing with Mr. Malty! https://www.mrmalty.com/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:02 Jamil Zainascheff02:59 Brewing Network Era06:00 Medals and Mastery09:42 Style Guide Deep Dive12:23 Schwarzbier Misfire15:36 Why Styles Matter18:52 Hardest and Best Beers25:25 Going Pro with Heretic26:26 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Mar 5, 202627 min

S1 Ep 104Omega Brewing Experience From Omro, WI Serves Ice Cold IPA

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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.Visit Omega Brewing Experience: https://www.facebook.com/p/Omega-Brewing-Experience-100063586692791/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Live from Lagerfest 202500:59 Steve Zink Origin Story01:55 Traditional Beer Philosophy03:58 Nano Brewery Setup05:43 Desert Island IPA06:44 Recipe Tweaks and Tradition09:18 Hazy IPA Market Reality11:14 Best Sellers and Lager Fest Pour13:15 Cold IPA Deep Dive14:10 What’s Next for Omega15:20 Why Omega Experience17:41 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Feb 28, 202618 min

S1 Ep 103Mosinee Brewing Company Brings Back Hometown Beer

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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.Visit Mosinee Brewing Co: https://www.mosineebrewing.com/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!00:29 Meet Ben Shreiner of Mosinee Brewing00:45 From Homebrew to Pro02:00 Brewery Launch & Pandemic Surivval03:22 Hometown Brewery Reach04:30 Packaging and Food Plan05:54 Traditional vs Trendy07:01 Wisconsin Beer Stats08:40 Brew System and Beer Styles12:17 Decoction and Water Chemistry15:56 Mosinee's Taproom & Best Sellers19:18 Best vs Favorite Beer20:16 Most Technical Beer?23:22 Sourcing Local Hops26:03 Visit Mosinee Brewing Co!27:39 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Feb 26, 202628 min

S1 Ep 102Appleton Beer Factory Stops By for a Pint at Lagerfest 2025

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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?Visit ABF: https://appletonbeerfactory.com/PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!01:12 Jeff Fogle's Origin Story03:11 Brewing Before the Internet04:19 Sourcing Ingredients the Hard Way05:56 Sanitary Welding 10108:21 Carl Pierce, ABF Partner11:53 Building the Appleton Beer Factory18:06 The DIY Brewery Build-Out19:51 Partnering with McFleshman’s22:23 What's Next for ABF?25:34 A Pipe Over the Alley??26:32 What to Order at ABF28:07 Mount Rushmore of Brewing31:21 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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

Feb 21, 202631 min
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