The team discuss Lagerfest and what it takes to put the unique beer festival together. Usually october every year, Lager Fest is hosted by McFleshman's Brewery with craft brewers, food trucks, and live music. Learn abo ut their brewing events, community impact, and exciting plans for future festivals.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Recapping Lagerfest 2025

01:11 McFleshman's Lagerfest

03:02 Organizing a Beer Fest

07:32 The Beer Parade!

12:54 Future Plans and Innovations

14:24 Unique Beers and Experiments

18:21 Distillation and Barrel Aging

18:48 Exclusive VIP Tasting

19:20 The Strength of Gertrude

20:52 Beer Festivals and Their Value

22:40 Marketing Strategies at Beer Fests

24:25 Lager Fest Financials

26:40 Future Events and Expansions

33:05 Support us on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/

Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Gary interviews Bobby (not Robert!) and Allison about the history, naming, ingredients, and brewing process of the Hildy Pils at McFleshman's. Cara is going nuts for this one!

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TIMELINE

00:00 The Hildy Pils

01:26 Origin Story

10:14 Water Profile

13:51 Malt and Hops Selection

17:46 Spunding and Fermentation Techniques

20:15 Yeast and Pressure

20:51 Sulfur Compounds

21:49 History of Pilsners

23:07 The Importance of Oak

23:58 The Skunky Smell

26:32 The Legacy of Augustiner Yeast

29:19 Support us on Patreon!

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/

Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

After having interviewed one of the most prolific craft brewers, Ken Grossman, Bobby Fleshman and Joel Hermansen breakdown how they feel after interviewing their hero, sharing a few more personal stories about Sierra Nevada.

Gary Arndt and Producer Dave try Sierra Nevada "Green" for the first time.

PATREON SUPPORT

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• Episodes a week early, uncut
• Access to exclusive beers
• Watch a 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's

FACEBOOK GROUP

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QUESTIONS?

Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com

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TIMELINE

00:00 Ken Grossman Postgame Show

00:51 Recapping the Ken Grossman Interview

03:18 The Impact of Ken Grossman on Beer Culture

05:36 Personal Connections

08:42 First Taste of Sierra Nevada Ever?

27:19 Diverse Beer Offerings at McFleshman's

28:00 Chasing the Challenge

28:32 Bobby's Beer Inspired by Sierra Nevada

32:34 Ken Grossman's Influence and Legacy

40:09 Post-Show Wrap-Up

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/

Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/

Joel Hermansen

Gary Ardnt - https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss - https://www.facebook.com/kevin.huss.52/

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow - https://davidkalsow.com/

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co