What the heck is decoction? Something Gary Arndt doesn't know! Bobby and Allison Fleshman finally teach Gary something new about this old school reduction process. 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 A Thing of Witches? 00:14 What is Decoction? 01:39 Historical Context of Decoction 03:41 Defining Decoction: The Oatmeal Example 06:26 Decoction in Modern Brewing 10:01 The Maillard Reaction 11:36 Practical Examples and Benefits in Brewing 16:49 Challenges and Brewer Perspectives 21:59 Is decoction worth it for business? 27:50 Conclusion and Outro -- 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