
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArts | |||

Great episode with two long-time guests - plus some awesome letters as well!
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 is on his own this week as Chris AND Serge are both out of town, but it's OK since he's got an amazing lineup with Jake Guidry, Keith Lemcke, and Randy Mosher. Fun show!
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It's a fun episode recorded live from The Beer Temple. Excuse the noise, but it's just people having fun!
Email Eletters to: Insiders@craftbeertemple.com
Mailing address:
The Beer Temple
3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
Intro/Outro Music: Go... more
A show that's been in the works for while, Chris and Doug Veliky sit down for an informal and unscripted chat. They discuss Doug's consulting company, BrightBev, why Doug is so pro-distributor, and why neither of them prefer him to be the go-to sour... more
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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.
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
Double Gold, baby! Please send Three Tier branded Yeti cooler to 123 Fake Street…
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
But 5 bottlecaps anyway
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This show centers on deep dives into beer industry dynamics, including distribution structures, branding/storytelling, mergers and acquisitions, and market strategy. Episodes mix candid interviews with insiders, live-style conversations, and roundtables that dissect how breweries grow, compete, and collaborate in a consolidating landscape. A standout throughline is balancing local authenticity with bigger-market consolidation, often paired with hands-on operational insights and startup or product-launch considerations. The format blends practicaltakeaways for brands and distributor partners with veteran-level commentary on trends, making it valuable for industry stakeholders, investors, and emerging brewers seeking a clearer view of the bee... more
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Recent guests on The Beer Temple Podcast include:
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2. Nile Zacherle
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