Respecting the Beer
Episodes
It'll Ring Your Bell: The Origin of 547
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and guest Joel Hermansen discuss the creation of and cult behind the beloved West Coast double IPA from McFleshman's: the ...
From Monasteries to Factories: Industrial Innovations in Beer
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here come the machines! Refrigeration, trains, rotary roasters, and more. Dive into the history and the significant technological advancements during ...
Evolution of Brewing in the Dark Ages
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite history teacher Joel Hermensen comes back to talk with Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman about brewing in the Dark Ages. They discuss the hi...
What Came First: Beer or Bread?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman are joined by special guest Joel Hermansen to delve into the intriguing history of beer.Joel Hermansen, a local history ...
What Brewers Put in Water to Make Beer Taste Better
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy dive deep into the importance of water in beer production. They explore the crucial role water plays in ...
How Does Beer Get Its Bubbles?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby and Allison take Gary to the church of foam and carbonation to explore how beer gets its bubbles. They discuss the molecularly sticky nature of ...
Why Beer Gets "Skunked" and Other Scent Science
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary, Bobby, and Allison explore the complex chemistry of beer's aroma. We figure out why beer gets skunked, the effects of hop and yeast, and why gla...
How Does Color Affect Beer's Taste?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby and Allison get nerdy for Gary about the aesthetic of beer and its nuanced effects on taste perception. Like what actually determines beer's col...
Beer 101: What Exactly is Beer?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary gets the basics of beer from Bobby and Allison this week and we all learn a thing or two! What actually makes up a beer? If it's only four ingred...
And They Started a Brewery!
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby and Allison share the origins of McFleshmans Brewing Co; from initial investors to surviving the pandemic. They recall the process of renovating...
He Marries a Chemist...
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary gets more of Bobby and Allison's intricate journey into the craft beer world, highlighting the blend of art and science in brewing. Discussions r...
An Astrophysicist Walks Into a Bar...
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary introduces you to the owners of McFleshman’s Brewing Co and hosts of the show, Bobby Fleshman and Allison McCoy-Fleshman! Bobby tells his beer ...