Episodes
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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
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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Charlie Bamforth of Sierra Nevada Brewing and former professor at UC Davis talks to us about the importance of beer foam and who would be on his Mount Rushmore of Beer.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming Back Charlie Bamforth
01:03 The History of Beer and Brewing
07:35 The Importance of Foam in Beer
23:07 The Evolution of American Beer
24:43 Mount Rushmore of Craft Brewing
26:55 Conclusion and Farewell
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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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The Pope of Foam graces us with an appearance! Charlie Bamforth, Bobby's mentor and current consultant for Sierra Nevada Brewing, joins us to talk about his career path and his view on low alcohol trends and beer being deemed "unhealthy."
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TIMELINE
00:00 Bow your heads for the Pope of Foam!
00:56 Charlie Bamforth's pilgrimage to beer
02:46 Pretending we know soccer scores
04:08 Is beer really that unhealthy?
12:55 The French Paradox: Why is wine "healthy"?
23:06 Moderation and Dry January thoughts
25:38 Low alcohol beers trends
31:00 Charlie will be back next week!
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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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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
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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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"We forgot to put pressure release valves on the vat..." Ben Fogle of Appleton Beer Factory regals us with stories of mistakes made and lessons learned when it came to opening the brewery.
Visit Appleton Beer Factory: https://www.appletonbeerfactory.com/
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming back Ben Fogle
00:18 Learning from Brewing Disasters and Failures
01:40 The Leaking Fermentor Incident
07:28 Put Valves On Your Pressurized Vats
10:51 Contamination and Recalls
15:44 Creative Solutions to Brewing Problems
16:05 Juicy McJuice Face? Haz-a-tron?
21:31 Wrapping Up
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Allison McCoy-Fleshman
Gary Ardnt
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Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow
Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co
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The Fogels of the Appleton Beer Factory and the Fleshmans of McFelshman's share much more than just an alley between their breweries. Explore how competing breweries make collaboration work for them.
Visit Appleton Beer Factory: https://www.appletonbeerfactory.com/
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming Back Ben Fogel of ABF
00:24 Neighborly Breweries
02:13 Sharing Resources
02:53 The Pipe Dream
06:58 The Genesis of 10 Paces Beer
07:45 Sour Beer and Bacterial Cultures
12:51 Hot Sauce Collaboration
16:37 Scaling Generation Challenges
17:06 The Lava Lamp: Cheese Curd Beer
23:04 Future Collaboration Plans?
27:13 Ben Will Be Back Next Week!
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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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Our neighbors from the Appleton Beer Factory finally join us! Gary, Bobby, and Allison chat with head brewer, alley sharer, and friend, Ben Fogle, about the origins of ABF's beer, taproom, kitchen, giant steel vats, and more.
Visit Appleton Beer Factory: https://www.appletonbeerfactory.com/
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TIMELINE
00:00 Martian Brewing Consultant?
00:43 Introducing Today's Guest: Ben Fogle
00:54 Ben's Brewing Journey Begins
01:15 Family Influence and Early Brewing Days
02:43 Engineering @ College
04:22 Building the Brewery: Challenges and Triumphs
10:20 Opening the Appleton Beer Factory
11:57 The Brewery's Unique Construction
13:55 Custom Building ALL Their Equipment
16:34 First Brewing Experiences
18:56 Lessons Learned Along the Way
21:09 Ben Hated Their Kitchen at First
25:03 And Then Came the Music
27:44 Ben 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
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The great debate of 2025! Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman try to keep things civil while Allison Fleshman and Joel Hermansen debate which is better: MSB or 547.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introducing the Debaters
00:40 Gary Lays Down the Ground Rules
01:58 Allison's Case for MSB and Malt
04:08 Joel's Case for 547 and Hops
07:15 Mouthfeel?
18:37 The Bells
24:20 Which Beer Sells More?
28:05 The Winner is...
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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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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
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We're retapping an episode from 2024. This time it's Allison's favorite! The time Gary slept in, and Bobby and Allison took over the reins for a day. Chaos ensued.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Where's Gary?
00:43 Seasonal Changes and Oktoberfest
02:18 Apple Cider Production
07:15 Cherry Cider and Gluten-Free Options
18:35 Pumpkin Beer: Spice vs. Real Pumpkin
24:22 Harvesting Hops and Conclusion
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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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We're retapping Bobby's favorite episode from last year where Bobby explains the origins of 547 for the first time. New episodes drop in February!
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TIMELINE
00:00 Producer Note
00:20 Gary Introduces Bobby and Joel
00:38 The Story Behind 547
02:05 What Makes a West Coast IPA?
03:13 547 Inspiration and Techniques
05:29 The Evolution of 547
09:19 Blind Tastings and Popularity
11:15 THE 547 Experience
14:22 547 Day Celebration
19:48 Marketing and Branding
27:13 Conclusion and Invitation
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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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Unlocked! A live Prohibition Room audience grills Bobby and Allison Fleshman about all things brewing, from minivan deliveries to shiny faucets. Gary Ardnt helps keep things on track as usual.
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TIMELINE
00:00 2025 Announcements
00:59 Podcast Overview and Guest Introductions
01:52 Live Q&A Session Begins
03:00 Challenges of Starting a Microbrewery
05:12 Pandemic Impact and Business Adjustments
05:45 Minivan Story and Business Logistics
08:11 Shiny Stuff is Expensive
10:14 Audience Q&A: Beer Brewing Challenges
11:07 Pirate's Cove: The Signature Beer
15:23 Tom Petty Tribute and Mural
17:01 Unexpected Ingredients and On-the-Fly Decisions
18:54 Naming and Branding Challenges
19:36 A Newcomer's Question: Starting the Brewery
20:24 The Journey to Appleton
24:49 Future Plans for McFleshman's
30:30 The Luker Faucet: A Quest for Perfect Foam
33:11 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
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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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Join Bobby and Allison Fleshman and Joel Hermansen for a recap of McFleshman's Brewing 2024. Gary Arndt asks them about their biggest achievements, challenges, and plans for 2025.
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TIMELINE
00:00 The Usual Suspects
00:18 Reflecting on Almost Seven Years of Brewing
01:06 Beer Production Highlights of the Year
01:43 Our First Schwarz Beer
04:00 The Luker Faucet
06:19 Stepchild
12:12 Challenges for the Year
14:27 Dog-Friendly Brewery Issues
16:58 Tornado: The Rising Star
17:59 Upcoming Plans for 2025
20:51 Barrel-Aged Britannia Mice Release
21:27 Beer Classes
24:18 New Beer Projects and Collaborations
24:54 Challenges and Innovations in the Brewing Industry
27:05 Marketing and Business Realizations
37:21 A SECOND Location??
41:34 See you in 2025!
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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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How do you brew Reinhetsgebot today? Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, Joel Hermansen, and Christoph Karck offer insights into the cultural and brewing impact of the Reinheitsgebot.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming back Christoph and Joel
01:45 The German Purity Law: Reinheitsgebot
03:04 Modern Brewing and Reinheitsgebot
05:56 Regional Beer Differences in Germany
09:48 Bobby's Brewing Techniques and Ingredients
15:52 Reinheitsgebot's Impact on Modern Brewing
27:35 Now you know the Reinheitsgebot!
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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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We finally tackle the Reinheitsgebot, or the German Beer Purity Law. Including a reading of the reinheitsgebot by your favorite German, Christoph Karck, an exploration of the law's origins and practice with Joel Hermansen, and a healthy debate whether cats are allowed in beer.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming the team
01:13 Introducing the German Beer Law
03:06 Origins of the Reinheitsgebot
05:31 Ingredients and Brewing Techniques Per the Law
12:34 The Role of Yeast in Brewing
20:42 Dissolved Cats: Court Cases
26:03 Modern Interpretations and Fun Facts
28:12 Join us next week 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
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Billy DuPlanty of Young Blood Beer Co returns to share with Gary Arndt and Allison and Bobby Fleshman more beer samples and his take on collaborating with so many other breweries.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:35 What's Young Blood's Market Capacity?
01:36 Challenges and Passion in Brewing
02:59 Tracking Sales and Pre-Selling
04:26 Special Brews and Collaborations
05:18 Stenny's Lager Taste Test
07:10 Is Collaboration Worth It for Breweries?
12:18 Advice to Yourself If Restarted Brewery
15:11 Pringles Beer???
15:58 Bacon and Smoked Beers
17:50 20-Million-Year-Old Amber Beer (So Anyways, I Was in Lithuania)
19:24 Husky Hustle Milk Stout Taste Test
23:16 Pastry Stouts Explained
26:35 Billy Wanted to Say "Patreon"
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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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Billy DuPlanty from Young Blood Beer Co hops back on mic with Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy-Fleshman and Bobby Fleshman to talk about the craft beer bubble, their tap room experience, and why they name their beers so weird.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcoming back Billy DuPlanty!
00:28 Craft Beer Bubble?
05:33 Young Blood Taproom Strategies and Locations
11:27 Young Blood Beer Tasting
14:56 For the Winos: Fruit Forward Drinkers at Brew Fests
15:15 How Young Blood Names Their Beers
19:34 Young Blood is Known Sours
24:59 Palate Exploration
28:17 Respect Wine in the Box!
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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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Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman welcome Billy DuPlanty of Youngblood Beer Company to discuss how he got his start in the beer industry, the origins of Young Blood, and their unique experimentation philosophy.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:56 Billy Billy DuPlanty's Journey into Beer
02:37 Beer Sales Background
06:40 I Kinda Want to Start a Brewery
09:10 Founding Youngblood Beer Company
10:30 Meeting the Brewer: KYLE
12:26 Opening During COVID-19
12:49 Crowlerification: Adapting to Unforeseen Circumstances
13:21 Young Blood Logistics and Brewing Setup
15:55 The Origin of Young Blood Name
17:13 Experimental Brewing Philosophy
18:44 Canned Cocktails Venture
20:02 COVID-19 Impact and Resilience
23:26 Three Tap Rooms and Counting
25:11 Join us next time for more Young Blood
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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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Gary Arndt grills Bobby Fleshman and Joel Hermensen on the styles of IPAs. From doubles to hazies, east to west coast, find out what makes IPAs special. And hear the story of the Redheaded Stepchild, the accidental achievement.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome
00:22 So Many Different IPAs
01:02 Double and Imperial IPAs
02:56 Aromas and Tasting Notes
05:15 Hazy IPAs: A New Trend
07:17 IPA Brewing Techniques and Ingredients
11:57 Stepchild: The Accidental Red IPA
17:20 Exploring Other IPA Styles
27:11 Join us next week!
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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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Joel Hermensen is back to school Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman on the history of IPAs after they start to lose favor in England and gain it in America.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:33 The Decline of IPA in England
02:17 Supply Creates Demand: The American Revival of IPA
04:51 Homebrewing Paves the Way
07:09 The Impact of Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada, and Others
09:56 The Evolution of Hops and Brewing Techniques
15:00 The IPA Mount Rushmore
22:07 The West Coast IPA Phenomenon
24:38 More IPA Next Episode!
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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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