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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TIMELINE

00:00 Ken Grossman Part 2!

00:12 Sierra Nevada Brewing Energy Efforts

06:24 Patagonia and Capitalism

09:15 Challenges in the Brewing Industry

10:42 Family Dynamics in Business

11:11 Early Challenges in Craft Brewing

22:52 Ken Grossman's Beer Preferences

31:32 Legacy and Future of Sierra Nevada

33:09 Thank You Ken!

35:06 Support us on Patreon!

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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/

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Joel and Bobby 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 on this episode of Respecting the Beer 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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TIMELINE

00:00 The Godfather of Craft Beer

05:09 Celebration Ale: A Deep Dive

14:49 Innovations and Brewing Challenges

34:50 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

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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CREDITS

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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

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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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

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

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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

What make's McFleshman's english porter special? Continuing our Taplist series, Gary grills Bobby and Allison about the origins and recipe for White Horse.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Holday Break Announcement

00:44 Welcome!

02:54 The Tadcaster Trip

05:53 The Art of Beer Labels

09:07 Porter vs Stout

11:26 A Complex Recipe

14:02 The History of Porters

14:54 Open Fermentation and Yeast

15:46 Water Chemistry

16:42 ABVs

18:10 Second Chance Porter

20:51 White Horse Experiments

25:07 The Art of Cask Ales

26:07 Smoked Beers

27:28 We Got a Real Horse??

28:20 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

What is the current state of beer and brewing in Wisconsin? Greg Washington of Badger Beer Report reports the latest trends, brewery openings, and the bittersweet closures in the Wisconsin beer scene.

Badger Beer Report: https://www.badgerbeerreport.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome Greg!

01:05 State of Beer in Wisconsin

01:51 Losses in the Industry

02:58 Greg's Journey into Beer

05:09 New Breweries and Innovations

09:02 Importance of Community and Experience

13:34 New Glarus Expansion and Industry Insights

18:16 First Time Go To Beer

23:01 Greg's Third Place

26:11 Favorite Porters and Breweries

28:30 Mt. Rushmore of Wisconsin

32:47 The Community of Brewers

34:22 Check Out Badger Beer Report!

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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

What goes into an award winning English IPA? Bobby reveals all in this dive into the recipe and origin story of Tall Mast, McFleshman's iconic English IPA.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Troubadour & Quantum

01:18 The Story Behind Tall Mast

05:32 Brewing Techniques

11:59 Water Composition

21:52 Ingredients and Hops

23:05 Understanding Alpha and Essential Oils

23:41 Exploring Different Hop Varieties

26:05 Grains

29:34 Yeast

31:11 Open Top Fermentation

36:12 Why Bobby Keeps Screwing Around

40:51 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