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The Beer Temple Podcast

The Beer Temple
Craft Beer
Craft Beer Industry
West Coast IPA
Ipas
Chicago
Saison
Blind Tasting
Belgian Beer
Beer Styles
Barley Wine
Smokey and the Bandit
Is Was Brewing
Yingling
Brewing Process
Big Beer Acquisitions
Supermoon Brewing
Oktoberfest
Brewing Industry
Czech Lagers
Non-Alcoholic Beer

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes368Founded11 years ago
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Just Mike and Chris on this one. They talk about Mike's trip to Poland for a beer festival, and Chris' trip to Philadelphia for the Craft Brewer's Conference. They also discuss Firestone's latest brewery acquisition and Cycle Brewing's lamentations o... more

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It's a sloppy but fun episode where Chris is doing production and trying to co-host with Mike at the same time. Jake Guidry of Hopewell is serving up steaming piles of takes as usual, plus Nile Zacherle of Mad Fritz and Rich Bloomfield of Funkytown r... more

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With some time having passed, Chris & Mike sit down with Jacob of Cruz Blanca and Eric Hobbs of Blind Corner to discuss the deal between Half Acre and Maplewood. Next, they answer some very insightful questions that were sent in from listeners. Lot's... more

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Chris is joined by Michael Roper of The Hopleaf and fan favorite Keith Lemcke to discuss breaking news of a merger between Half Acre and Maplewood. Plus they discuss why Brewdog was so hated, and why they sold for so little. Finally, Chris opens up t... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Bloomfield
Brewer at Funky Town Brewing
Funky Town Brewing
Episode: Ep # 371 Serge, We Need You Back!!! With Hot Take Jake, Rich Bloomfield, and Niles Zacherle
Jacob Sembrano
Roundtable participant introduced as a senior member
Maplewood? (discussion suggests Maplewood connection)
Episode: Ep # 370 More Thoughts on The Maplewood & Half Acre Deal with Eric Hobbs and Jacob Sembrano
Eric Hobbs
Junior member of the roundtable, brewery operator
Blind Corner
Episode: Ep # 370 More Thoughts on The Maplewood & Half Acre Deal with Eric Hobbs and Jacob Sembrano
Michael Roper
Longtime guest, Hopleaf regular
Hopleaf
Episode: Episode #369 Half Acre and Maplewood Merge! With Michael Roper and Keith Lemcke
Shana Solarte
Beer industry professional and activist
Episode: Ep #365 The 2025 Year In Review Show featuring Kate Bernot, Johnathan Fritz, and Shana Solarte
Kate Bernot
Beer journalist and blogger
Episode: Ep #365 The 2025 Year In Review Show featuring Kate Bernot, Johnathan Fritz, and Shana Solarte
Jonathan Fritz
Brewer and beer enthusiast
Episode: Ep #365 The 2025 Year In Review Show featuring Kate Bernot, Johnathan Fritz, and Shana Solarte
Max Peltier
From Team Smooch
Episode: Ep # 359 Fantasy Draught Draft - Beer Formats Edition
Grant Pauly
Co-owner of Three Sheeps Brewing
Three Sheeps Brewing
Episode: Ep # 358 Insiders Roundtable with Pete Ternes, Keith Lemcke, and Grant Pauly

Hosts

Mike Schallau
Co-host of The Beer Temple Podcast, Co-host and owner of Is/Was Brewing
Chris Quinn
Co-host of The Beer Temple Podcast, Owner of The Beer Temple Bottle Shop

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Still incredible

    After many years I have found my way back to this podcast and I didn’t realize a treasure trove was waiting for me. Legendary banter, huge fan of the long form, fantasy drafts and so much more. Easy 5 star rating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skeeters123
    United States4 months ago
  • The Tank Pour of Beer Podcasts

    I will not drink them in a bank I will not drink them with my friend Frank I sometimes drink them if they are dank But only when served straight from the tank Five bottle caps even though the slushy version was better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kbergen28
    United States2 years ago
  • The Head Hunter of Podcasts

    Double Gold, baby! Please send Three Tier branded Yeti cooler to 123 Fake Street…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyPNS
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast suitable for even Down State Brewers (DSB)

    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 ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    packetman255
    United States2 years ago
  • Lost all my Dustcoin

    But 5 bottlecaps anyway

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sofatoast
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise deep industry knowledge and engaging banter.
Guests and topics are consistently relevant to the craft beer business and market trends.
The show is highly actionable for operators and marketers, with a Chicago-centric but broadly relevant lens.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#144
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#14
Spain/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#56
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Apple Podcasts
#104
Brazil/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#135
Spain/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep # 355 - The Last Show We Ever Do With Matt Cole of Fat Head's Brewing
Q: What's the sweet spot for IPA?
The sweet spot for IPA is around 7.0 to 7.5% ABV, where the balance between alcohol and hops is ideal for flavor complexity.
Ep # 346 2024 End Of Year Show with Ya' Boy
Q: What's your beer of the year?
It could be any beer that I thought was most meaningful, but specifically, this year I thought it was Timbo Pills from Highland Park.
Ep # 346 2024 End Of Year Show with Ya' Boy
Q: How are your investments looking up?
I've mostly stayed in dust coin, a little bit of Doge to help diversify the portfolio.
Ep # 346 2024 End Of Year Show with Ya' Boy
Q: What have you learned about the industry at large, not about selling hops necessarily, but going to so many of these places?
I've learned a lot. I learned that there's a lot that's changed in the industry, that there's exciting and thriving beer scenes in unexpected places.
Ep # 343 - Breandán Kearney and Belgium's Hidden Beers
Q: What was the inspiration for your book and how did you decide on the breweries to include?
Breandán wanted to shine a light on lesser-known Belgian breweries and their unique stories, developing rules to define what constituted a 'hidden beer.'

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What is The Beer Temple Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, insider-focused roundtable style show that dives into craft beer industry moves, brand strategy, distribution, and market dynamics. Episodes frequently explore mergers, co-pack and distribution shifts, pricing, and the evolving role of taprooms versus beer bars, all grounded in vivid industry anecdotes and Chicago-area context. Notable are guests who bring operational, branding, and education perspectives from breweries, pubs, and brewing schools, plus recurring banter that blends humor with hard-earned insights. The format often mixes big-picture industry news with roundtable debates, reader letters, and tastings, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable business takeaways and a window into craft beer culture and plan... more

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Recent guests on The Beer Temple Podcast include:

1. Rich Bloomfield
2. Jacob Sembrano
3. Eric Hobbs
4. Michael Roper
5. Shana Solarte
6. Kate Bernot
7. Jonathan Fritz
8. Max Peltier

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