# Fox Valley Lagerfest 2025 Recap

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Podcast: [Respecting the Beer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/respecting-the-beer-6821210)
Published: 2026-02-12T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://respect-the-beer.captivate.fm/episode/lagerfest-2025-recap
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Duration seconds: 2019

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The team discuss Lagerfest and what it takes to put the unique beer festival together. Usually october every year, Lager Fest is hosted by McFleshman's Brewery with craft brewers, food trucks, and live music. Learn abo ut their brewing events, community impact, and exciting plans for future festivals. PATREON SUPPORT patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcast Uncut episodes with bonus content Access to exclusive beers Access to 50-minute video tour of McFleshman's FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeer QUESTIONS? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Recapping Lagerfest 2025 01:11 McFleshman's Lagerfest 03:02 Organizing a Beer Fest 07:32 The Beer Parade! 12:54 Future Plans and Innovations 14:24 Unique Beers and Experiments 18:21 Distillation and Barrel Aging 18:48 Exclusive VIP Tasting 19:20 The Strength of Gertrude 20:52 Beer Festivals and Their Value 22:40 Marketing Strategies at Beer Fests 24:25 Lager Fest Financials 26:40 Future Events and Expansions 33:05 Support us on Patreon! -- 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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