Appleton is a thriving brewing community and we've brought two other local brewers to prove it: Steve Lonsway of Stone Arch Brewpub and Oliver Behm of Hop Yard Ale Works. Gary, Bobby, and Allison host a round table with the two fellow brewers to discuss how they got their start, what their specialties are, and what they give guests who ask for the closest thing to Budlight.
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Guest BiosSteve LonswayStonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO
https://www.stonearchbrewpub.com/
Steve's brewing journey began in college in 1991 after discovering his passion for home brewing. Partnering with his father and brother, they established Homebrew Market in 1993 then Steve further honed his skills at the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology in 1996. As Corporate Brew Master of a local brewery, he oversaw multiple locations before starting Stone Arch with his father in 2004. Steve enjoys traveling with his wife, two daughters and rescue dog, supporting the Chicago Bears, and finding solace in his yard and parlor.
Oliver Behm,Hop Yard Ale Works, Owner, Founder, Brewer
https://hopyardaleworks.com/
Oliver & Amy Behm were born and raised in the Fox Valley. Their passion for food & love for beer took them on many adventures across the county. What they created for you is a collaboration of the best parts of their memories.
Their wish is you enjoy the atmosphere, community and brewery experience as much as they did to risk it all, and follow their dreams!
Episode Timeline00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:27 Meet the Guests: Steve and Oliver
00:52 Steve's Brewing Journey
04:57 Oliver's Brewing Journey
09:31 The Brewing Community and Competition
10:37 Craft Beer Trends and Market
12:15 Brewing Styles and Brand Identity
14:46 The Cast Conditioning Journey
15:29 The Business Side of Beer and Food
16:24 Handling Non-Craft Beer Drinkers Who Ask for Budlight
17:08 Pizza and Beer: A Perfect Match
19:26 On-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales
22:02 Signature Beers and Brewing Stories
25:24 The Art of Recipe Tinkering
28:35 Happy Accidents in Brewing
29:06 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