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!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!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 County. With him here friends of the show Mike Siegel of Goose Island, Historian Ron Pattinson, and famed London Derek Prentice. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Templ…

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!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!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!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!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!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!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!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.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…

We head to the movies for this episode, bringing Big Nick Panley and Eric Kapraun along with us.The Beer Temple

Mike and Chris are both back in studio BT for some special guests for a look into the state of lager in the craft beer world. Guests: Tom Beckmann of Goldfinger Brewing, Doug Hurst of Metropolitan Brewing, and Dusan Kwiatkowski of Live Oak Brewing. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. …

Mike hosts an Insiders Roundtable Episode with Averie of Keeping Together and Dave Hawley of The Beer Cellar 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!The Beer Temple

It's a roadtrip episode, as Mike & Chris report from the road during their trip to California for the Firestone Walker Invitational. Thanks so much to everyone who's been writing in recently, we PROMISE that we'll get to your letters soon! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, …

Chris sits down with John Laffler of Off Color Brewing and Danny Full Pint to discuss the hugle impact Alex Kidd AKA Dont Drink Beer has meant to the craft beer world. Alex's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alex-kidds-family-with-medical-bills Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elsto…

Big Nick returns to the show! 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!The Beer Temple

We don't have Chris this week, but what we do have is the owners of Revolution and Begyle Brewing (Josh Deth and Kevin Carey) plus one of the best beer writers in the game - Andy Crouch! 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…

If you make it to the end of this one - you know what to do! Mike & Chris preview the upcoming 10th anniversary party for the Beer Temple - and then release the episode after the fact to nobody's surprise. Oh well.....Thanks for everyone who came out - it was a magical time. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer …

This week, Mike & Chris sit down with Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz - a fascinating brewery in the beating heart of America's wine 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!…

Chris talks about his trip to CA, then the panel discusses the lastest insights from the Brewer's Association. 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!The Beer Temple

We've got the pros behind three of the world's best bourbon barrel aging programs in to discuss their craft. Worth a listen for sure. 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 Dust & Bust back at it again with episode #463 of the Zombie Dust Radio Hour. Hot off their six part series on the transition to stovepipe cans, this week the boys are talkin' the three Cs: Citra, Crypto, and Cenotaph. Drop Buster and Dusty a line! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Zombie Dust Radio Hour c/o …

Mike holds down the roundtable while Chris is out galavanting is California! 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!The Beer Temple

Chris recounts more of last week's drame, including w/ the IL brewers guild 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!The Beer Temple

Chris & Mike discuss the social media drama of the week before dipping into some listener letters. 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!The Beer Temple

It's a classic Roundtable Episode - Enjoy! 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!The Beer Temple

After over six years we decided to finally to a show where we evaluate beers. So we brought in expert taster Jerald O'Kennard of the Beverage Testing Institute and gather together some of our favorite beers to see how to stood up to formal critque. After that we reach into the mailbag for some reader letters. Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeerte…

Chris and Mike fan-boy out with guest Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker. He, along with Jude La Rose of Hope Butcher talk everything hops. Hopefully this episode is as fun to listen to as it was to record! Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com Mailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 Intro/Outro Music: Gori…

Two esteemed guests join Chris and Mike for the conclusion of the current State of Styles in craft 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!The Beer Temple