How Stone Arch Brewpub & Hop Yard Ale Works Got Their Start

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 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!Episode Timeline00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:27 Meet the Guests: Steve and Oliver00:52 Steve's Brewing Journey04:57 Oliver's Brewing Journey09:31 The Brewing Community and Competition10:37 Craft Beer Trends and Market12:15 Brewing Styles and Brand Identity14:46 The Cast Conditioning Journey15:29 The Business Side of Beer and Food16:24 Handling Non-Craft Beer Drinkers Who Ask for Budlight17:08 Pizza and Beer: A Perfect Match19:26 On-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales22:02 Signature Beers and Brewing Stories25:24 The Art of Recipe Tinkering28:35 Happy Accidents in Brewing29:06 Conclusion and Farewell--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