Respecting the Beer – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Reinheitsgebot: The German Beer Law

Season 1 · Episode 39

lundi 16 décembre 2024 • Duration 28:43

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.

PATREON

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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

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

What Exactly is Sour Beer?

Season 1 · Episode 30

lundi 14 octobre 2024 • Duration 24:28

Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy-Fleshman delve into of sour beers, exploring their history, production, and distinct flavor profiles.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

00:18 The Fascination with Sour Beers

01:00 A Fancy Sour Beer Experience

03:48 Understanding the Science Behind Sour Beers

08:19 Blending Sours: A Gueuze

09:23 Exploring Belgian and German Sour Traditions

12:17 The 10 Paces Sour Series (Gary's Go To)

15:53 Breaking Into Food Markets: Hot sauce, mustards, etc.

24:07 Conclusion and Farewell

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

From Hop to Tap: How a New Beer is Created

Season 1 · Episode 29

lundi 7 octobre 2024 • Duration 22:44

Gary Arndt, Allison McCoy, and Bobby Fleshman delve into the process of creating a new beer, discussing the idea of a 'taxonomy of alcohol' and how their new beer 'Little Tornado' came to be. From the inspiration and design behind the beer to the marketing challenges faced, get an inside look at the intricacies of brewing and branding.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Science is Physics or Stamp Collecting

00:28 Exploring the Taxonomy of Alcohol

01:19 The Creation of a New Beer

02:34 Designing and Naming Challenges

05:06 Marketing and Branding Strategies for New Beers

17:29 The Story Behind 547 and Toronado

20:26 The Future Family of 547

22:20 Conclusion and Farewell

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

What the Heck is Decoction?

Season 1 · Episode 28

lundi 30 septembre 2024 • Duration 28:16

What the heck is decoction? Something Gary Arndt doesn't know! Bobby and Allison Fleshman finally teach Gary something new about this old school reduction process.

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TIMELINE

00:00 A Thing of Witches?

00:14 What is Decoction?

01:39 Historical Context of Decoction

03:41 Defining Decoction: The Oatmeal Example

06:26 Decoction in Modern Brewing

10:01 The Maillard Reaction

11:36 Practical Examples and Benefits in Brewing

16:49 Challenges and Brewer Perspectives

21:59 Is decoction worth it for business?

27:50 Conclusion and Outro

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

The Pumpkin Episode: Harvest Time at the Brewery

Season 1 · Episode 27

lundi 23 septembre 2024 • Duration 26:24

Let's ditch Gary and talk about pumpkins! Bobby Fleshman and Allison McCoy-Fleshman discuss the chaos of brewing beer during harvest time. Sometimes you have to drop everything to get 250 gallons of apple cider. Sometimes you reveal this year's pumpkin special. It happens.

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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

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Why Barrel Aged Beer is Just Better

Season 1 · Episode 26

lundi 16 septembre 2024 • Duration 24:01

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 .

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:56 What is Barrel-Aged Beer?

01:23 The Barrel Broker and Barrel Types

03:12 Barrel Preparation and Aging Process

08:38 Sour Beers and Wine Barrels

18:06 The Economics and Challenges of Barrel Aging

22:02 Special Beers and Accidental Discoveries

23:39 Conclusion and Farewell

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

How Brewers Develop the Right Tasting Palate

Season 1 · Episode 25

lundi 9 septembre 2024 • Duration 27:18

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.

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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

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

The Fancy Faucet: Our New Czech Style Side-Pull

Season 1 · Episode 24

lundi 2 septembre 2024 • Duration 26:25

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.

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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?

CREDITS

Hosts:

Joel Hermansen