Gary Arndt and Allison McCoy are joined again by the sage of suds, Joel Hermansen, to discuss the transformation of beer into lager in the United States during the 19th century. Key points include the influence of German immigrants in bringing lager yeast and culture, the roles of cities like Milwaukee and St. Louis in brewing history, the impact of innovations such as the Erie Canal and pasteurization, and the rise of the temperance movement during this period. 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] -- TIMELINE 00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction 00:21 Overview of 19th Century Lagers 01:15 German Influence and Lager Yeast 03:30 Brewing Cities: St. Louis vs. Milwaukee 07:37 Impact of the Erie Canal 09:06 Irish Influence and Stouts 14:56 Refrigeration and Pasteurization 19:24 Industrialization of Beer 22:29 Temperance Movement and Prohibition 27:24 Down with the Patriarchy -- 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