Respecting the Beer

By: McFleshman's Brewing Co
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  • Summary

  • Explore the science, history, and art of beer with brewer Bobby Fleshman and drinker Gary Arndt in 30 minutes or less. 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, and much more.
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Episodes
  • Why Barrel Aged Beer is Just Better

    Why Barrel Aged Beer is Just Better
    Sep 16 2024

    Just put it in a bucket and let it sit right? No so much. Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman delve into the intricacies of barrel aging beer, exploring the unique flavors and complexities it brings. They also discuss the technical and economic challenges of creating such distinctive brews .

    PATREON

    Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod

    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

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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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    24 mins
  • How Brewers Develop the Right Tasting Palate

    How Brewers Develop the Right Tasting Palate
    Sep 9 2024

    Gary Arndt, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman grill Bobby Fleshman about his beer recipe creation process and developing his palate. From sensory experiences of ingredients to the art of flavor creation, they get a little nerdy.

    PATREON

    Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod

    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 Hosts

    00:14 What Inspires Bobby's Brewing Palate?

    01:11 Bobby's Brewing Journey

    03:22 What are base malts?

    05:45 Understanding Flavors in Brewing (esters, phenolic, skunks)

    10:48 Developing a Beer Palate (eat some grain!)

    18:27 The Art and Business of Fruited Beers

    25:34 Could you fat wash a beer?

    26:55 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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    27 mins
  • The Fancy Faucet: Our New Czech Style Side-Pull

    The Fancy Faucet: Our New Czech Style Side-Pull
    Sep 2 2024

    We've got a new toy! Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman are back at the table and get over excited about a faucet. A fancy, new Czech side-pull beer faucet which will totally change our foam game. They discuss the technical marvels of the faucet, its origins, and its potential to revolutionize their beer offerings.

    PATREON

    Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod

    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

    00:17 Bobby's New Toy: The Lukr Double Side-Pull Faucet

    00:58 The Journey to the Side Pull

    01:53 What's a side pull?

    02:32 The Czech Beer Culture and Lovers of Foam

    05:15 Technicalities of Pouring Beer

    06:53 The Engineering Behind the Lukr Faucet

    08:06 Practical Applications and Challenges

    16:54 The Pursuit of the Perfect Pour

    20:35 Will the fancy faucet be installed by the time you visit McFleshmans?

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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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    26 mins

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