328 episodes

Chris Quinn of The Beer Temple and Is/Was Brewing Owner Mike Schallau sit down with craft beer insiders to discuss the topics that matter most to them.

The Beer Temple Podcast The Beer Temple

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    • 4.8 • 152 Ratings

Chris Quinn of The Beer Temple and Is/Was Brewing Owner Mike Schallau sit down with craft beer insiders to discuss the topics that matter most to them.

    Ep # 322 Insiders Roundtable With John Rubio and Andrew Tader

    Ep # 322 Insiders Roundtable With John Rubio and Andrew Tader

    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 HERE

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Ep # 331 - The Realities of Closing A Brewery with Dave Dahl of Lo Res Brewing

    Ep # 331 - The Realities of Closing A Brewery with Dave Dahl of Lo Res Brewing

    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.

    • 1 hr 37 min
    Ep #330 - Hulk Hogan vs The Kelce Brothers

    Ep #330 - Hulk Hogan vs The Kelce Brothers

    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.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!

    • 1 hr 53 min
    Ep # 329 - Chris & Doug Veliky 1 on 1

    Ep # 329 - Chris & Doug Veliky 1 on 1

    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.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Ep #328 Back To The Future: Tony Magee's Appearance 9 Years Later - With Ed Marszewski and Mike Schallau

    Ep #328 Back To The Future: Tony Magee's Appearance 9 Years Later - With Ed Marszewski and Mike Schallau

    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!Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: ...

    • 1 hr 45 min
    Ep # 327 - Why Is Chris Such A Hater? With Jake Guidry and Zigmas Maloni

    Ep # 327 - Why Is Chris Such A Hater? With Jake Guidry and Zigmas Maloni

    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.comMailing address: The Beer Temple 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618Intro/Outro Music: Gorilla Meat by Jogger UYD4L!

    • 1 hr 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
152 Ratings

152 Ratings

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My Dearest Listeners,

Allow me to regale thee with a tale of libations divine, conveyed through the auditory realms by the wondrous "The Beer Temple Podcast." Verily, 'tis a marvel hosted by the esteemed Chris Quinn, proprietor of The Beer Temple Bottle Shop, and the venerable Mike Schallau, the mastermind behind the brewing alchemy at Is/Was Brewing.

From the very moment the phonograph begins to spin their melodic voices, a symphony of hops and barley doth dance within the ears, transporting the imbiber to an ethereal realm of beer knowledge. 'Tis as if one hath stumbled upon a hidden cellar, where the amber nectar of the gods flows freely, and the wisdom of brewmasters cascades like a bubbling brook.

Chris Quinn, a maestro of malt, leads the discourse with a blend of erudition and conviviality. His passion for the hoppy elixirs is as evident as the froth upon a freshly poured pint. Each episode, he delves into the depths of the beer universe, sharing insights, anecdotes, and the secrets of the brewing artisans.

Alongside him stands the sagacious Mike Schallau, a brewer of unparalleled skill, whose tales of ale-crafting resonate like the notes of a well-played fiddle. His wisdom, garnered from years of fermenting magic, adds a richness to the podcast akin to the finest barrel-aged stout.

The duo's camaraderie is akin to the bond betwixt barley and water, inseparable and essential. Together, they traverse the landscape of beer, from the hop-laden hills to the malt-kissed valleys, leaving no keg unturned in their quest for brewing enlightenment.

In the parlance of our time, I declare "The Beer Temple Podcast" a five-star gem, a beacon guiding thirsty souls through the labyrinth of ales and lagers. Forsooth, if thou art a devotee of malted wonders and seek a podcast that doth quench thy curiosity, look no further. Let the Beer Temple be thy sanctuary, and may the effervescence of knowledge flow endlessly.

With frothy regards.

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