What do you do when the data shows you an underperforming beer but people love it? Bobby, Allison, Gary, and Joel discuss more data points from the brewery in part two of dissecting the data. Topics include more cider options, surprising data points, and 547 Day prep.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Data Pints #2!

01:15 The Challenge of Product Variety

01:33 Difficult Decisions: Killing Beloved Beers

02:24 Moving Beyond Audience Capture

03:27 Are We An IPA House?

04:37 Educating Customers on Beer Styles

06:12 Surprises and Disappointments in Sales

13:35 The Popularity of El Guapo

19:42 Planning for 547 Day 2025

22:16 Join the Patreon! Support us!

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Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

The scientists love tracking data, especially in the brewing business. Bobby and Allison break down several graphs they update regularly. We've got the top 5 beers, when flights are ordered most, and anecdotal data from the Pub Club!

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TIMELINE

00:00 The One About Numbers

01:13 Bobby Loves Graphs

04:32 The Pub Club Indicators

11:39 Keeping Record

13:38 Who Drinks Flights of Beer?

17:58 Top 5 Best Sellers at McF

19:41 Support the show on Patreon!

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Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

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From witch's brooms to prohibition flappers, women continue to have a huge impact on brewing. Joel takes us through more recent history of women in brewing, including shouting out women currently brewing great beer!

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TIMELINE

00:00 Women in Brewing PART 2!

03:28 Impact of the Plague on Brewing

05:25 Commercialization and Standardization of Beer

13:58 The Witchcraft Connection

20:12 The Upstairs Transformation

20:24 Women in Beer Advertisements

21:09 Prohibition and Repeal Movement

22:05 The Role of Women in Brewing History

23:05 The Flapper Era and Women's Liberation

28:33 Craft Beer Movement and Women's Reassertion

29:44 Celebrating Women Brewers

33:11 Inclusivity in Craft Beer

37:45 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

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For a majority of history, women were the main brewers. Only within the last hundred years has the industry been dominated by men. What changed? Join historian Joel and the team as they dive into the millennia-old story of women in brewing, from ancient Sumer to the Enlightenment.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Welcome to Respecting the Beer!

02:23 Women in Brewing History

04:37 Ancient Brewing Dominated By Women

08:13 Science, Religion, and Beer

11:00 Cultural Significance of Beer

16:16 Women's Role in Medieval Brewing

23:01 Monastic Brewing Practices

26:54 Physical Demands of Brewing

28:59 Hildegard of Bingen's Contributions

30:11 Why Women Were Phased Out

34:42 Hildegard's Legacy and Modern Brewing

38:03 Visit the Brewery and see the Prohibition Room!

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The Riggs Brothers are back to discuss the unique aspects of Riggs Beer Company, including their use of locally-grown grains from their family farm, financial strategies, and their focus on sustainability with solar energy. They highlight the benefits of their location near a major university (University of Illinois) and the importance of keeping their farm and brewery operations financially separate.

Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Financial Viability of Brewing vs. Farming

00:54 Convincing the Older Generation to Grow Beer...

05:47 Sustainability Efforts and Carbon Neutrality on the Farm

10:26 Location and Community Impact

14:39 Challenges and Unique Position in the Market

17:49 Come on out to Riggs Beer Company!

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Allison Fleshman

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Gary Ardnt

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How crazy would it be grow your own grain for craft brewing AT SCALE? We talk with Matt and Darin Riggs of Riggs Beer Company about their decision to open a brewery on their family's farm. From convincing their parents to change crops to working with the agriculture department at the University of Illinois for developing grains, part one covers all the crazy.

Visit the Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Illinois! https://www.riggsbeer.com/

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TIMELINE

00:00 Meet the Riggs Brothers

01:34 The Unique Approach of Riggs Beer Company

03:37 Challenges and Rewards of Brewing with Homegrown Grains

04:10 Military Background and Brewing Journey

05:15 Sustainability and Agricultural Practices

12:06 Barley and Brewing Challenges

24:45 Corn and Brewing Innovations with U of I

29:01 Collaboration and Future Prospects

31:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

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The conversation with Dr. Anton Howes continues! We discuss the pivotal role brewers have played in technological advancements, the historical rise of coal, and the interconnectedness of beer, steam engines, and innovation.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Coal's Role in Brewing History

00:32 Brewing and Technological Innovation

02:42 Steam Engines and Brewing

05:13 Origins of the Industrial Revolution

06:01 Roman Technology and Steam Engines

11:37 England's Economic Transformation

13:59 Coal and Steam Engine Development

17:42 Brewing Innovations and Thermometers

20:12 Conclusion and Podcast Information

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Gary Ardnt

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Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

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What actually made coal a popular source of fuel? It's long been thought that it was Londoners looking to warm their home but Dr. Anton Howes has counter for that misconception! Gary, Joel, and Allison learn from historian Dr. Anton Howes the significant role that breweries played in the early adoption of coal. Part 1!

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

00:30 Special Guest: Dr. Anton Howes

00:49 The Role of Coal in the Industrial Revolution

02:04 Historical Adoption of Coal in Britain

03:58 Coal's Impact on Brewing

06:15 Technological Innovations in Brewing

10:52 Environmental and Economic Implications

12:15 The Significance of Brewing in the Elizabethan Age

24:53 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman

Allison Fleshman

Joel Hermansan

Gary Ardnt

Music by Sarah Lynn Huss

Recorded & Produced by David Kalsow

Brought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co