Can the Fox Cities Become a Brewery Tourist Destination?

How are local brewers making the Fox Cities a destination for brewing? Gary Arndt, Bobby Fleshman, and Allison McCoy are joined again by special guests Steve Lonsway of the Stone Arch Brewery and Oliver Behm from the Hop Yard. The discussion centers around the potential for the Fox Cities area to become a craft beer destination for more than just locals. The guests share insights on what it takes for a community to attract beer tourists, the cultural impact of breweries, and the collaboration required among local brewers to foster a vibrant beer scene.PATREON SUPPORTpatreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastUncut episodes with bonus contentAccess to exclusive beersAccess to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman'sFACEBOOK GROUPhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerQUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected] BiosSteve LonswayStonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEOhttps://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, Brewerhttps://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!00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:19 The Rise of Craft Beer Destinations01:19 Fox Cities as a Craft Beer Destination03:46 Challenges and Collaboration in the Craft Beer Industry11:18 Promoting Appleton and Fox Cities as Beer Destinations15:47 The Charm of Appleton's Downtown16:20 Craft Beer and Community Growth19:20 The Evolution of Appleton's Bar Scene20:17 Family and Community at Breweries23:53 The Role of Regulars in Brewery Success25:47 Expanding Brewery Locations and Challenges29:24 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up--CREDITSHosts:Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/Joel HermansenGary 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