Episode 46

The Great Debate: MSB vs 547

The great debate of 2025! Gary Arndt and Bobby Fleshman try to keep things civil while Allison Fleshman and Joel Hermansen debate which is better: MSB or 547.

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TIMELINE

00:00 Introducing the Debaters

00:40 Gary Lays Down the Ground Rules

01:58 Allison's Case for MSB and Malt

04:08 Joel's Case for 547 and Hops

07:15 Mouthfeel?

18:37 The Bells

24:20 Which Beer Sells More?

28:05 The Winner is...

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CREDITS

Hosts:

Bobby Fleshman - https://www.mcfleshmans.com/

Allison Fleshman -https://www.instagram.com/mcfleshmans/

Joel Hermansen

Gary 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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