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

Respecting the Beer

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.

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Guest Bios

Steve Lonsway

Stonearch Brew Pub, Owner, Founder, CEO

https://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, Brewer

https://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 Timeline

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:27 Meet the Guests: Steve and Oliver

00:52 Steve's Brewing Journey

04:57 Oliver's Brewing Journey

09:31 The Brewing Community and Competition

10:37 Craft Beer Trends and Market

12:15 Brewing Styles and Brand Identity

14:46 The Cast Conditioning Journey

15:29 The Business Side of Beer and Food

16:24 Handling Non-Craft Beer Drinkers Who Ask for Budlight

17:08 Pizza and Beer: A Perfect Match

19:26 On-Premise vs. Off-Premise Sales

22:02 Signature Beers and Brewing Stories

25:24 The Art of Recipe Tinkering

28:35 Happy Accidents in Brewing

29:06 Conclusion and Farewell

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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