The Beer Temple Podcast

In this episode, Chris and Mike discuss the current state of different beer styles. Where are they going, which are growing, and which are dying. Later Mike's dad stops by to advise Chris on what his next business move should be.  Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger  UY...

Just Mike and Chris chatting it up and dip into the mailbag.  Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger  UYD4L!

After the amazing (and predicted) success of last year's episode, we decided to bring in our four fortune tellers once again to tell us what's in store for craft beer. Nostradouglas Veliky, The Three-Eyed Take Jake Guidry, Dr. Strange Mike, and Obichris Quinnobi provide insight into what's next! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N....

We've got beer historian Roel Mulder back in to talk about the history of Belgian lambic. Joing him are  lambic experts Mark Linsner and Matt Granstrom of Lambic.info. We would LOVE to hear what you have to say! Please let us know. Emails to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Letters to: 3173 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

It's time for our annual End of Year Show, where we talk about the biggest stories, the best beers, and what to expect in 2023. Joining Chris and Mike is Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher, and Shana Solarte of Omega Yeast. Get in touch with us: Emails to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Letters to: 3173 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Sorry for the audio mistake! Here's the actual episode! Chris & Mike discuss what happens when they hype beer fantasy becomes a reality, and why everyone is hating on IPA. Keep the letters coming!   Emails to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Letters to: 3173 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Chris & Mike sit down and talk with Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s resident historian Mike Williams to talk about the origins of Christmas ales,  their development over time in Europe, and how the modern American versions came to be. Contact Us Insiders@craftbeertemple.com 3173 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

For the second installment of our book club, we have Josh Noel in to discuss his highly acclaimed book about the Goose Island buyout that started the craft brewery acquisition arms race. Four years on, this book is more relevant than ever. Keep the letters coming!   Emails to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Letters to: 3173 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

We invite Michael Roper of The Hopleaf and Jacob Sembrano, the head brewer for Cruz Blanca onto the roundtable to discuss why some have called a flavoring extract company the most important business in craft beer.  Keep the letters coming!   Our next book club November 22nd - Barrel Aged Stout & Selling Out. Let us know what you want to hear from author Josh Noel! Emails to: Insiders@craftbeer...

On this week's episode, we dive into the Snark Tank, where the worlds most accomplished beer entreneurs field business ideas and decide if they want a piece of the action. Keep the letters coming!   Our next book club November 22nd - Barrel Aged Stout & Selling Out. Let us know what you want to hear from author Josh Noel! Emails to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Letters to: 3173 N Elston A...

The GM's are in the war room once again - this time they have to pick six beers - and once a beer is chosen, that style of beer is off the table to everyone else. Vote for the winning team HERE!!! Also, Keep the letter coming! We have our next book club November 22nd - Barrel Aged Stout & Selling Out. Let us know what you want to hear from author Josh Noel! Emails to: Insiders@craftbeerte...

It's a HUGE in person roundtable episode with Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher, EdMar, Kevin Carey of Begyle, and Donn Bichsel of 3 Tier Beverage Consulting.  Send us electronic letters at: insiders@craftbeertemple.com or send us actualy real-life letters to: The Beer Temple 3173 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

It's a full house as head R&D brewer for Goose Island Mike Siegel stops in with two special guests. Ron Pattinson, an unparralled expert on British beer history, and legendary London brewer,  Derek Prentice are both in house to discuss what English Barleywine REALLY tasted like, and how it was made. If you haven't already, check out Ron's amazing blog: http://barclayperkins.blog...

It's a classic Roundtable-style show as Mike & Chris sit down with Karl Klockars of guysdrinkingbeer.com and Cal Frederickson of Spiteful Brewing. Didn't know we like hearing from you? WE DO Send us electronic letters at: insiders@craftbeertemple.com or send us actualy real-life letters to: The Beer Temple 3173 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Mike and Chris sit down with Marco Passarella to discuss the one of the most iconic beer brands in the world - St. Bernardus. They talk about the brewery's beginning as the official brewer of Westvleteren, the Belgian passion for lying about thier beers, the care that needs to be taken when introducing change into a classic brand, and more. 

Chris and Mike sit down with Doug Schallau, a consultant with nearly 40 years of experience in developing human potential (and 33 years of experience as Mike's dad), to discuss organizational missions, visions and values, and how they can be helpful in evolving businesses. They also discuss the difference between breweries that have authentic and inauthentic mission statements and why Chris h...

Remember how we always tell you we like hearing from you? Well in this episode we prove it, as we discuss several letters that have come in recently. Didn't know we like hearing from you? WE DO Send us electronic letters at: insiders@craftbeertemple.com or send us actualy real-life letters to: The Beer Temple 3173 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

It's hot as hell, visibility is basically at 0 with both Jake Guidry and Eric Kapraun in the studio tonight! Good 'ol fashioned round table episode coming right up. What do you think? Let us know by sending us an email at Insiders@craftbeertemple.com or even better, write us a letter and mail it to: The Beer Temple Podcast 3173 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Mike & Chris discuss a great article by Jim Vorel from Paste about how the IPA monoculture has come to dominate the lineups of so many breweries - including some of the largest and oldest craft breweries in the country, taking any semblance of variety with it. Is IPA changing the way people think of craft beer for the worse? The original Paste Article can be read HERE What do you think? Let us...

Kate Bernot and Pat Fahey call in to discuss why you should only put so much faith in beer judges, as well as how getting your favorite brewery to ship you beer may have taken a big step backward.  PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger  UYD4L!

Mike sits down with Doug Veliky, Chief Strategy Officer at Revolution brewing and the brains behind The Beer Aficionado to talk about beer, social media, emerging technology, and more. Don't forget ----- We love hearing from you! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger  UYD...

We're very excited for this episode. Mike and Chris sit down with an actual beer historian who knows actual things about the misunderstood history of saison. There's a LOT about this style that people have gotten wrong - so listen and learn! Extra special thanks to Roel Mulder! Check out his blog: https://lostbeers.com/ Some other links of note: - Blog of old Belgian Beer Labels: http://...

We venture back to the community of the future for an old school episode of BTIR. All the classics are here - an Edmar show crashing, Chris not knowing how to open the show, and MORE!!! Don't forget ----- We love hearing from you! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger  UY...

Chris and Mike chart the rise and fall of the coolness of craft beer in America, and give their thoughts on how to Make Craft Cool Again.  Don't forget ----- We love hearing from you! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger  UYD4L!

We commemorate our 250th episode in pure Beer Temple fashion - by forgetting! But have no fear, this episode features an alternate reality where an all knowing beer fairy has hexed our panelists - causing them to create the six pack they will drink from for the rest of their lives. Heady stuff.....