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Ep #337 Andrew Burman of Other Half & Kevin Carey of Begyle Brewing26 Sep 202401:38:13

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. 

NOT another fantasy draft Episode21 Sep 202401:12:22

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!

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Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger 
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Ep # 327 - Why Is Chris Such A Hater? With Jake Guidry and Zigmas Maloni03 Jun 202401:46:08

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. 

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Ep #237 Insiders Roundtable: A Nice Guy and Four Jerks22 Feb 202201:49:20

It's a classic BTIR ep as Chris and Mike sit down with Grant Pauly of 3 Sheeps Brewing, Pat Berger, and The Beer Scribe Andy Crouch.

We want to know your thoughts!!!!
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Ep #236 - Let's Talk About Untappd18 Feb 202202:02:27

This week Chris, Mike, and NostraDouglas Veliky sit down to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of Untappd. Plus Mike whines about a low bottlecap score.

We want to know your thoughts!!!!
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Ep# 235 A Beer That Changed My Life With Kate Brankin of Pipeworks14 Feb 202201:04:01

Mike has Pipework's Kate Brankin (Katetronica 5000 to old BTIR heads) in to talk about beers that have shaped her career.

We want to know your thoughts!!!!
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Ep# 234 - The Hot Take History of Pale Ale with Hop Butcher's Jude La Rose03 Feb 202202:03:16

Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher has a passion for hops. Today, he sits down with Chris and Mike to try to draw a line from the origins of pale ale to the ultra hoppy IPAs of today that have come to define craft beer.

We want to know your thoughts!!!!

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Ep # 233 - Insiders Roundtable - Return of The Gains28 Jan 202201:44:10

Roundtable Episode with guests Bryan Roth, Michael Roper, and Jerry Nelson.

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Ep# 232 - The Definitive Guide To The Future Of Beer20 Jan 202201:39:19

What's in store for craft beer you ask? Well we have the answers. Four fortune tellers provide insight into what's next. Featuring Nostradouglas Veliky, The Three-Eyed Take Jake Guidry, Dr. Strange Mike, and Obichris Quinnobi.

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Ep# 231 - A Beer That Changed My Life With Alexi Front12 Jan 202201:35:13

Mike sits down with Alexi Front from the Heavy Hops podcast to discuss a beer that changed his life

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Ep# 230 - Beer Temple Book Club Vol. 1 Tasting Beer with Randy Mosher05 Jan 202201:49:45

For the first of our Beer Temple Book Club episodes, we invite Randy Mosher to sit and discuss his classic book Tasting Beer - a must have for anyone looking to get into beer. 

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Ep #229 - 2021 End of Year Show28 Dec 202101:48:31

It's our annual end of year show, where we talk about the biggest stories of the year, look back at last year's predictions, and forecast what we think will be the biggest impacts for beer in 2022. This year we're joined by John Rubio of The Beerists podcast. 

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Ep #228 The Trollumvirate16 Dec 202102:07:58

It's a star-studded panel this week with Doug Veliky, Edmar, Kate Brankin sitting in with Mike and (some of the time) Chris. 

Don't forget about our upcoming book club! Make sure to re or re-read Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher and submit any question/comments or topics you would like us to discuss with Randy.

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Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger 
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Ep # 326 - Fan Boying w/ Matt Brynildson & Matt Gallagher23 May 202401:36:32

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. 

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Ep# 227 - To BCS, Or Not To BCS?29 Nov 202102:02:22

We have Josh Noel from the Chicago Tribune in studio BT to discuss his latest article about small liquor shops turning their backs on this year's Bourbon County Release. Two of the business owners mentioned in the article, Dave Hawley of The Beer Cellar, and Eric Schmidt of Orange and Brew to tell their stories of working with Goose Island. 

Don't forget about our upcoming book club! Make sure to re or re-read Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher and submit any question/comments or topics you would like us to discuss with Randy.

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Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Ep #226 - Insiders Roundtable 1.019 Nov 202101:42:08

Beer Temple Podcast 1.0!!!! An old fashioned Insiders Roundtable with Edmar and Donn Bichsel.

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Don't forget about our upcoming book club! Make sure to re or re-read Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher and submit any question/comments or topics you would like us to discuss with Randy.

Ep # 225 - Insiders Roundtable 16 Nov 202101:46:21

"Hot Take" Jake  Guidry and Kate Bernot sit down at the roundtable to discuss the ongoing saga of Mikkeller and more. 

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Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Don't forget about our upcoming book club! Make sure to re or re-read Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher and submit any question/comments or topics you would like us to discuss with Randy.

Ep #224 Into the Lettaverse04 Nov 202101:42:17

Mike and Chris go through the mail

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Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Don't forget about our upcoming book club! Make sure to re or re-read Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher and submit any question/comments or topics you would like us to discuss with Randy.

Ep #223 The Bottle Share Untappd Bottle Cap Salary Cap Fantasy Draft29 Oct 202101:54:47

We get the GM's back into the war room for another fantasy draft. 

Vote for you favorite here: https://forms.gle/qqNnjfHpXui9T21M6

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Ep #222 - Talkin' Barrels with Mike Siegel22 Oct 202102:11:45

Mike and Chris sit down with Mike Siegel, Head Innovation Brewer for Goose Island. Lots of talk about BCS, barrel-aging, and historic styles. 

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Ep #221 - Beer Buyers Deep Dive16 Oct 202102:26:56

Sitting Down with Max Peltier & Stephen Freshnock of The Beer Temple to get inside to mind of professional beer buyer. 

Ep# 220 Insiders Roundtable with Josh Noel, Jerald O'Kennard, and Jason Klein01 Oct 202102:15:20

It's a classic Insiders Roundtable episode with Jerald O'Kennard of the BTI, Jason Klein of Spiteful Brewing, and Josh Noel or the Chicago Tribune. Thanks for all the mail - keep it coming by sending your letters to The Beer Temple at 3173 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618 - or shoot us an electronic letter to insiders@craftbeertemple.com

Ep # 219 - A Beer That Changes My Life: Averie Swanson of Keeping Together20 Sep 202101:27:11

Mike sits down with Averie Swanson of Keeping Together to talk about what beer means to her. 

Ep# 218 - Seasonal Creep Solo Session08 Sep 202101:13:20

It's a first for the Beer Temple Podcast! Chris goes SOLO to explain why Marzen beer is the reason why 99% of all the beer in the world is now lager. Plus the story of the first American beer style. Email us at insiders@craftbeertemple.com or shoot us a letter: 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Ep #E325 The Hype Train with Roaring Table & Begyle Brewing17 May 202401:41:37

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. 

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Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger 
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Ep# 217 - Insiders Roundtable with Guests Averie Swanson and Pat Berger02 Sep 202101:49:28

Guests Averie and Pat stop by the roundtable to discuss the latest beer developments. Email us a insiders@craftbeertemple.com or write a letter! 3173 N. Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618

Ep# 216 The State Of Imports With Alexi Front of Heavy Hops - Part 223 Aug 202101:37:29

Part 2 of our imports discussion with Alexi Front of @Heavy_Hops

Ep# 215 The State Of Imports With Alexi Front of Heavy Hops - Part 117 Aug 202101:34:54

Chris and Mike site down with Alexi Front of the Heavy Hops podcast for what turns into an epic discussion on the huge impact that imported beer has had on craft beer since its beginning. This discussion was so good we couldn't stop ourselves - so rather than a 3+ hr episode we decided to make it our first ever two part show. Special Thanks to Alexi on @heavy_hops for this one. 

Ep# 214 See, we're not ALWAYS jerks!09 Aug 202101:31:47

Just Mike and Chris this episode, so they decide to try to dispel the rumor that they're nothing more than haters by talking in depth about what they love about the current state of craft beer. 

Ep# 213 Why This Sucks (and why we're wrong): Innovation29 Jul 202101:46:12

This week Mike and Chris sit down with first ballot hall of fame guest Doug Veliky to tell him why the state of innovation in craft beer sucks, and for Doug to tell us why we're wrong.

Ep# 212 A Beer That Changed Your Life: Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher24 Jul 202101:54:24

Mike sits down with one of the most truly passionate people in craft beer, Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher for the World.

Ep# 211 - The Beer Temple Fantasy Draught Fantasy Draft15 Jul 202101:42:20

Chris and Mike put together a team of draft list GMs for a head-to-head showdown to prove who can assemble the best draft list in the world. Give it a listen, then submit YOUR VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/ZSH6jyaLWy9BmNok6

Ep# 210 - Insiders Roundtable with Guests Ed Marszewski and Mike Zoller08 Jul 202101:35:05

The Insiders Roundtable is back in person! This week, Chris and Mike sit down with Miker Zoller of Porchdrinking and EdMar from Marz Brewing to discuss the Borgification of delivery apps and why Chris thinks Instagram beer influencers are idiots. 

Ep #209 A Beer That Changed Your Life: Chris Quinn29 Jun 202101:20:49
Ep #208 The Beer Temple Podcast Relaunch!22 Jun 202101:33:02
Ep # 324 The Beer Hunter w/ Jude La Rose and Steve Hamburg02 May 202401:35:56

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.

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Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger 
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Episode #207 - 2020 Year in Review Show with Guests Doug Veliky, EdMar, Brian Kerby15 Jan 202102:00:11
Episode #205 - What do you get for the man who knows everyone? with Guests Pat Fahey and Donn Bichsel02 Dec 202001:51:51
Episode #204 - 420 Brah! with Guests Josh Noel, Chris Furnari, Alexi Front18 Nov 202002:07:19
Episode #203 - The Start Of Something Old04 Nov 202002:07:36
Episode #202 - Only The Best Guests: Mike Schallau, Doug Veliky01 Jul 202001:33:42
Episode #201 - Homeward Bound Guests: Eric Kapraun, Libby Crider, Chris Furnari22 May 202002:07:34
Episode #200 - A Huge Letdown Guests: EdMar, Pat Berger, Randy Crabtree13 May 202001:44:15
Episode #199 - The Search For Silver Linings Guests: Doug Veliky, Dan Pische, Randy Crabtree07 Apr 202001:51:34
Episode #198 - Get Faded - Guests: Danny Fullpint, Mike Schallau11 Mar 202001:45:00
Episode #197 - Canned Beer Is Always Better - Guests: Averie Swanson, Shana Solarte, Jake Guidry03 Mar 202001:45:23
Ep #323 - Listener Letters and Blind Beer Guessing25 Apr 202401:33:57

Chris & Mike read listener letters, and then pick beers for each other to taste blind.

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Episode #196 - Donn Know's People - Guests: Donn Bichsel, Kate Brankin25 Feb 202001:48:21
Episode #195 - Eric's Favorite Beer Ever - Guests: Kate Bernot, Josh Noel, Eric Kapraun, Karl Klockars20 Feb 202001:39:13
Episode #194 - Bar Owners Talk - Guests: Mike Miller, Melani Hoffman, Gus Karamaniolas, Pat Berger, Zak Rotello10 Feb 202001:47:32
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