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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 37 MIN

Explore the History of Oshkosh Beer w/ Lee Reiherzer

from Respecting the Beer

What do Oshkosh's craft beer scene, Prohibition-era speakeasies, and historic bars have in common? Oshkosh Beer Blog author Lee Reiherzer unwinds the rich tapestry of Oshkosh’s brewing history, from the architecture of stunning taverns to the tales of local wildcat breweries. Discover what makes this small Wisconsin city a significant piece of beer heritage!Subscribe to Lee's blog for even more Oshkosh beer details: https://oshkoshbeer.blogspot.com/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]:00 Welcome!00:18 Lee Reiherzer of Oshkosh Beer Blog02:55 Historical Bars and Woodwork05:44 Prohibition Era in Oshkosh08:04 Chief Oshkosh and Local Breweries16:30 Tied Houses and Brewery Ownership18:50 Oshkosh During Prohibition23:27 The Decline of Oshkosh Breweries24:31 The Impact of National Brands26:45 Surviving Local Breweries28:05 The Craft Beer Resurgence30:44 Exploring Oshkosh's Craft Beer Scene32:55 Historical Taverns and Bars34:46 People's Brewing Company and Black Ownership--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

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