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Respecting the Beer

Respecting the Beer

Written by: McFleshman's Brewing Co
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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.Copyright 2025 McFleshman's Brewing Co Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine Leadership Management & Leadership World
Episodes
  • Announcement: Releases Switching to Thursdays!

    Announcement: Releases Switching to Thursdays!
    Jan 12 2026

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

    PATREON SUPPORT

    patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

    • Episodes a week early, uncut
    • Access to exclusive beers
    • Watch a 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's

    FACEBOOK GROUP

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

    QUESTIONS?

    Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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    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
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    1 min
  • 2025 Brewery Recap

    2025 Brewery Recap
    Jan 7 2026

    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.

    PATREON SUPPORT

    patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

    • Episodes a week early, uncut
    • Access to exclusive beers
    • Watch a 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's

    FACEBOOK GROUP

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

    QUESTIONS?

    Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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    TIMELINE

    00:00 Gary's Pet Peeve

    00:33 Year-End Review of 2025

    03:15 Community and Business Achievements

    05:40 Future Plans

    10:27 Collaborations and Community

    13:31 Tourism Experience

    15:25 Accidental Beer Creation...

    20:51 Cider Experiment

    22:17 Gary's Influence

    22:50 Expansion Plans

    26:22 Challenges in Distribution

    31:14 A BEVERAGE Company

    33:18 SWOT Analysis

    42:18 Support the show on Patreon!

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    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
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    43 mins
  • PATREON UNLOCK: Charlie Bamforth Uncut

    PATREON UNLOCK: Charlie Bamforth Uncut
    Dec 29 2025

    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.

    Patreon Exclusive Live Stream - Jan 5 @ 7 PM (CST): https://www.patreon.com/posts/146379474

    PATREON SUPPORT

    patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast

    • Episodes a week early, uncut
    • Access to exclusive beers
    • Watch a 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's

    FACEBOOK GROUP

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer

    QUESTIONS?

    Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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    TIMELINE

    00:00 Patreon Livestream - Jan 5

    00:56 The Pope of Foam

    01:47 Charlie's Journey into Brewing

    04:53 The Science and Lifestyle of Beer

    42:29 Pubs for Community Building

    53:34 Beer and Civilization

    01:00:18 Importance of Beer Foam

    01:19:25 Support us on Patreon!

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    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
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    1 hr and 20 mins
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