We're visited by a beer podcasting heavy hitter as Breandán Kearney of the Belgian Smaak podcast joins us to discuss his quest to find the hidden beers of Belgium. Check Out Breandán's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Beers-Belgium-Breand%C3%A1n-Kearney/dp/9460583709 Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer T…

Fun show as long time guest Pat Berger stops in along with the crew from Art History Brewing. 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!De către The Beer Temple

It's a very special episode as we welcome in Conner Cain - the winner of the Insider For A Day auction benefitting Lurie Children's Hospital. Conner helped pick the topis as well as the guest. In store for today we have Tom Beckman of Goldfinger Brewing and Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher. Doug Veliky also makes an appearance too for good measure. Spec…

Chris continues to talk about his epic, and quite eventful, trip to Germany and Austria. 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!De către The Beer Temple

Mike and Chris talk about Chris' recent trip to Germany and Austria and quickly get sidetracked with what is surely the most embarrassing story Chris has ever told on air. This one went so long we needed to break it up into two parts. Stay tuned! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Ch…

With Chris in Germany, Mike sits down for a one-on-one with his good friend Kevin Carey, who talks about how to way forward for craft breweries is to understand their community, and their neighbors. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat …

A Classic Roundtable Episode! We invite Andrew Burman of Other Half Brewing and long time friend of the pod Kevin Carey of Begyle to talk about what it means to own, operate and expand in a market where others are shutting their doors.De către The Beer Temple

We promise this is not a fantasy draft episode! Instead the GM's of the fantasy Draught league decide draft orders through an elaborate blind-tasting system! 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!…

Chris & Mike talk about the opening of Mike's new taproom, plus the legal woes of a local brewery. Plus E-Letters and more! 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!De către The Beer Temple

As the Is/Was Tap Room sets to open August 17th, Co-Host Mike Schallau drops some subtle hints about some "crowd pleaser" concessions he's made in the tap room. Plus blind tasting beers, and news of the day. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gori…

We're back after a long hiatus - and from a brand new location! Chris & Mike chop it up about an eventful few weeks away. 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!De către The Beer Temple

It's a classic roundtable with guests John Rubio of The Beerists Podcast and Andrew Tader of Stone Brewing / Sapporo USA. Plus a hand-written message in a bottle arrives. Last Chance to bid to be an Insider for a day! Details HEREDe către The Beer Temple

We all know the breweries are struggling, but what happens when one actually closes down? They may seem to disappear to you, but they aren't really gone. Chris and Dave Dahl of Lo Res Brewing sit down to talk about a side of craft beer that people pretend isn't there.De către The Beer Temple

Chris & Mike discuss what's most terrifying about opening a taproom, plus the ventures from Hulk Hogan and the Kelce Brothers, and why one is a much better move than the other. 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!…

Chris and Doug Veliky sit down to discuss if local beer still matters, why Barstool should start shilling Montucky Coldsnacks, and why the big breweries are discounting their beer. 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!…

It's been 9 years since Lagunitas Founder Tony Magee sat down with Chris, Mike, and Edmar to reveal what the future had in store for craft beer. Two weeks later he'd announce his sale to Heineken. Chris, Mike, and Ed get back together to relisten to that infamous episode and see how it holds up... Spoiler - Tony may really have been from the future…

What started out as a point / counterpoint on the art and science of beer dispensing quickly became a three people trying to find out why Chris was such a hater. Featuring "Hot Take" Jake Guidry of Hopewell Brewing and Zigmas Maloni of Beermiscuous. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave.…

Chris & Mike have Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker back on the show - this time joined by a first time guest - Matt Gallagher of Half Acre. They talk about designing new beers, the pain of having to kill one off, and who would be on their Mount Rushmore of brewers. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple …

Chris & Mike sit down with Beth and Lane from Roaring table, and Kevin Carey from Begyle Brewing to discuss brewery/retailer relationships, the death of hype, and more. 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 and Chris are joined by Jude of Hop Butcher and one of America's leading Real Ale experts, Steve Hamburg to talk about The Beer Hunter series and the massive impact of Michael Jackson. Later, Steve and Chris discuss the disappearance of lacing. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave.…

Chris & Mike read listener letters, and then pick beers for each other to taste blind. 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!De către The Beer Temple

Chris and Mike are joined at the roundtable by Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz and Rob Brennan or Supermoon Brewing Co. 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!De către The Beer Temple

Chris, Mike, and Eric sit down to talk about the stories of the day, which doesn't go over well with Eric, who want's to get "real"....So that's what they do. 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!…

No guests. No Serge. Just Chris & Mike sit down and discuss Chris' latest trip to England which includes stops in London and the fabled Black Country. With him where friends of the show Mike Siegel of Goose Island, Historian Ron Pattinson, and famed London brewer Derek Prentice. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The B…

Long time guest and expert crusher Pat Santa-Fahey joins Mike & Chris to discuss more great news! 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!De către The Beer Temple

For the third installment of our book club, we talked with writer Pete Brown who recreated the trip IPA made from Burton-on-Trent to Calcutta - the first time it was done in over 130 years. 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…

A most frequently asked for quiz show revisit! Mike, Chris, and Shana fight it out in a winner takes all beer knowledge battle with Stephen Freshnock returning as quizmaster. 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!…

A classic roundtable episode this week, as Chris and Mike sit down with Keith Lemcke of Seibel Institute and Pete Ternes of Middlebrow. 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!…

Chris & Mike are super excited to sit down with three people behind some of the best art and graphic design in beer. Karl Grandin of Omnipollo, Michael Freimuth of Marz, and Gabriel Magliaro of Half Acre. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla…

Chris and Mike are joined by Hot Take Jake and Max Peltier of The Beer Temple to decide which dead styles should be resurrected, and which should remain in the ground. 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!…

It's an old school Insiders Roundtable episode as Chris hosts Jacob Sembrano of Cruz Blanca, Tom Beckmann of Goldfinger, and Nile Zacherly of Mad Fritz to discuss the big stories of the week. Plus they ponder if sale teams are killing craft beer. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Ch…

It's time to gaze into the future with our four resident soothsayers, Nostradouglas Veliky, The Three-Eyed Take Jake Guidry, Dr. Strange Mike, and Obichris Quinnobi. What is in store for craft beer? What are the newest styles to look out for? The sages have seen the future and are spilling the beans. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com …

Can you believe this is our 8th end-of-year special!?! We've got Doug Veliky back from suspension, alongside John Rubio of the Beerists Podcast, and Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher. 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!…

Chris is Mike are joined by beer writer extraordinaire Kate Bernot as well as EdMar who we're hoping can give us an update on the state of King Kona's hovercraft. With Chris Quinn of @TheBeerTemple & Mike Schallau of @IsWasBrewing Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 …

It's Just Chris & Mike this episode - and they are all over the place. Talking about what may be the GOAT of IPAs, a new concept for beer fests, and what it's really like to own a business in today's beer market. With Chris Quinn of @TheBeerTemple & Mike Schallau of @IsWasBrewing Episode Art Courtesry of @BeerAficionado Email Eletters to: Insiders@…

Grab your popcorn and your Coors Banquet stubbies, cause we're headed back to the movies! Shana Solarte of @omegayeast 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!De către The Beer Temple

A classic Roundtable Episode! 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!De către The Beer Temple

Chris is star-stuck for this incredible voyage into West Coast IPA. Two SoCal IPA legends join in the conversation - Julian Shrago of Beachwood and Shawn Mcilhenney of Mcilhenney Brewing, while our old pal Jude from Hop Butcher comes into the studio to lend some Chicago-based hoppy legitimacy. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing…

Editor's Note: Despite what he promised, Chris got lazy and hasn't put up the poll for listeners to vote. Are you surprised? The GM's are back - Team Smooj, Team Why Stefan, Team Sierra Nevada, Team Pips, and Team 420 North are all here and competing to see who can put together the best World Wide Fantasy Six Pack. We apologize in advance...…

We've got a fun crew to talk about the big news around Metro, plus written letters - one of which hasn't been already read! 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!De către The Beer Temple

Mike sits down with Tom to discuss what beers inspired him to create one of the best lager breweries in the country. 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!De către The Beer Temple

Mike and Chris sit down with Gabriel Magliaro (Half Acre), Jacob Sembrano (Cruz Blanca) and Matt Tanaka (Stout Collective) to discuss a Noam Chomsky quote for two hours. Yes really. 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!…

For all of you who've been asking for a quiz show - your wishes have been granted! Mike, Chris, and Jude fight it out in a winner takes all beer knowledge battle with Stephen Freshnock as quizmaster. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat…

Mike and Chris sit down to discuss stuff 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!De către The Beer Temple

Every now and then an episode gets lost between the seat cushions. We found this beauty we recorded with Jake Guidry and Pat Fahey back in April on the meaning, purpose, and history of Beer Styles. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat b…

For episode 300 we have a stacked panel in to discuss one of the most precipitous rise and falls in modern craft beer - The American Wild / Sour Ale No punches are pulled as we discuss the origins of these beers, why they became the darling of the craft beer world, and their fall from grace - all with input from people who were there to experience …

Mike and Chris sit down with Aaron Tyrell, a long time industry vet who most recently started Oath Distribution, an independent distribution company working with craft suppliers. 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!…

It's was a fun show this week, as Mike and Chris sat down with Kevin Carey of Begyle and Eric Kapraun of the Zombie Dust Radio Hour. 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!De către The Beer Temple

Chris moderates a panel on Lagers as part of Goldfinger's 3rd anniversary celebration. Featuring owners and brewers from Goldfiner, Is/Was, Afterthought, Emancipation, Whiskey Hill, Skeleton Key, and Hop Butcher.De către The Beer Temple

Mike sits down to talk with Chris, Michael Roper of The Hopleaf, and Pat Berger of Kaiser Tiger - three beer bar owners - to see where they see the industry going, and how they have changed their businesses in relation to the current market. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago…