What happens when craft beer meets original music festival? Mile of Music! Joel hosts with Bobby and Allison delve into the behind-the-scenes effort that made the 2025 festival unforgettable. From logistics and special brews to quirky staff antics and volunteer experiences, discover how McFleshman's Brewery contributes to Appleton's unique musical celebration.

Join us for Mile of Music next year! https://mileofmusic.com/homepage/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:23 Mile of Music Overview

05:49 Festival Logistics and Challenges

06:07 Music and Beer Connection

15:35 Staff Experiences and Fun Moments

17:55 The Herculean Effort Behind the Scenes

18:38 The Secret of Tapping October Fest

19:25 The Beatbox Saga

20:49 Meeting Isaiah: A New Friend and Brewer

25:20 Innovations and Improvements at Mile

28:09 Support us on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

What did it take for beer to rebound after Prohibition? Joel continues post-prohibition history with the transformative role of marketing, the resurgence of home brewing, and how the brewing industry adapted technological advances. Perpetual stew, the evolution of beer cans, and even contemplate a hypothetical modern-day shutdown.

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TIMELINE

00:00 The Power of Marketing in the Beer Industry

01:20 The Rise and Fall of Breweries Post-1933

02:13 Home Brewing Through the Decades

03:11 Supply Chain Challenges in Brewing

11:06 The Evolution of Beer Packaging

15:16 Adapting to COVID-19: A New Era for Breweries

16:03 Pivoting in a Crisis

16:54 A 547 Mustard?

20:15 The Romance of Wine vs. Beer

21:47 Prohibition's Impact on Beer Replication

23:31 The Role of Hops in Beer Production

25:08 Canadian Beer History and Cultural References

26:22 Psychological and Economic Shifts Post-Prohibition

27:40 The Three-Tier System in Alcohol Distribution

28:53 Support us on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

What happened to the beer industry after Prohibition ended? Joel leads the gang through the fascinating journey of American brewing, exploring its struggles, innovations, and resurgence.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome!

01:16 Prohibition Ends: A New Era for Beer

01:38 Exploring the Prohibition Room

04:41 The Temperance Movement and Prohibition

08:25 Post-Prohibition Challenges and Changes

13:12 The Role of Politics in Ending Prohibition

15:04 Low ABV Beer

17:35 The Mystique of Spotted Cow Beer

19:27 Prohibition and the New Deal

20:35 Rebooting Breweries Post-Prohibition

23:48 The Economic Impact of the Cullen Harrison Act

25:57 Consolidation and Technological Advances in the Beer Industry

27:04 Support us on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

No matter the medium, creating takes heart and soul. Our theme song composer Sarah Lynn and Bobby harmonize on the analogs between brewing beer and making music. Learn how Sarah found the brewery, the story behind the theme song, and why Bobby thinks music and beer are so intertwined.

Follow Sarah Lynn's Facebook for live show announcements

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome!

00:59 Special Guest: Sarah Lynn

01:41 Discovering McFleshman's Brewery

02:54 Building a Community

07:48 Inclusivity and Support

11:44 Music and Beer Analogiesc

17:47 Creating the Podcast Theme Song

20:31 Discussing the Brand Identity

20:53 Pub Atomosphere In a Song

22:31 Sarah's Other Bands

24:26 Beer Styles and Brewing Philosophy

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

What do Oshkosh's craft beer scene, Prohibition-era speakeasies, and historic bars have in common? Oshkosh Beer Blog author Lee Reiherzer unwinds the rich tapestry of Oshkosh’s brewing history, from the architecture of stunning taverns to the tales of local wildcat breweries. Discover what makes this small Wisconsin city a significant piece of beer heritage!

Subscribe to Lee's blog for even more Oshkosh beer details: https://oshkoshbeer.blogspot.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome!

00:18 Lee Reiherzer of Oshkosh Beer Blog

02:55 Historical Bars and Woodwork

05:44 Prohibition Era in Oshkosh

08:04 Chief Oshkosh and Local Breweries

16:30 Tied Houses and Brewery Ownership

18:50 Oshkosh During Prohibition

23:27 The Decline of Oshkosh Breweries

24:31 The Impact of National Brands

26:45 Surviving Local Breweries

28:05 The Craft Beer Resurgence

30:44 Exploring Oshkosh's Craft Beer Scene

32:55 Historical Taverns and Bars

34:46 People's Brewing Company and Black Ownership

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Brew master over six brewery locations on the east coast, Mitch Steele is also the author of IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale. Joel, Bobby, and Stephanie ask Mitch about what it takes to expand a brewery after one success and why he'll probably never write another book.

On the east coast? Visit New Realm Brewing Co! https://newrealmbrewing.com/

Pick up a copy of Mitch's book on IPA: Amazon.com: IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale: 9781938469008: Steele, Mitch: Books

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TIMELINE

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

How do you pivot from one of the largest breweries in the world to starting your own brewery? Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing brings over 40 years of brewing experience to these next two weeks. He shares how his love for brewing took him from UC Davis to Anheuser-Busch before landing in the craft brewery scene.

On the east coast? Visit New Realm Brewing Co! https://newrealmbrewing.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Joel is in Charge!

01:47 Welcome Mitch Steele!

03:04 Mitch Steele's Brewing Journey

08:04 Challenges of Opening a Brewery

13:53 Experience at Anheuser-Busch and Stone Brewing

21:53 Founding New Realm Brewing

27:00 More Mitch Next Week!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Dive into over a century of malt-making history with Ron and Jordan from Briess Malt and Ingredients Company. Discover their pivotal role in the rise of craft brewing, memorable milestones, and how they continue to innovate with the perfect malted milk balls!

Get some malt: https://food.briess.com/

Get tickets to the Malt City Brewfest 2025, hosted by Briess Malt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/malt-city-brewfest-2025-tickets-1226903995879

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcoming Back Briess Malt

00:21 History of Briess Malt and Ingredient Company

01:37 The Craft Beer Revolution

03:47 Legacy and Impact of Briess

06:16 Modern Operations and Innovations

15:01 Supply Chain and Production

22:51 Visitor Experience at Manitowoc and Chilton

24:21 THE Malted Milk Balls

26:52 Craft Beer Festival in Manitowoc

33:03 Support the show on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co