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. PATREON Join for free to get social and get exclusive content: patreon.com/respectingthebeerpod FACEBOOK GROUP Got a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer EMAIL Got a question? Email us at [email protected] 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 -- 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