Despite the current surge of American craft breweries producing Christmas beers, the country most associated with these seasonal brews is Belgium. Today Chris tastes three Belgian winters ales.

A Very Belgy Christmas - Episode #157

New Zealand is known for wine, hobbits, and funny HBO shows, but more and more recently the land of the Kiwis is making a name in the craft beer scene. Today Chris tastes two offerings from Marlborough brewer, Moa.

Moa Brewing - Episode #156

On a recent trip back East, Chris took the opportunity to pick up some beers from Troegs Brewing out of Hershey, PA.

Troegs Brewing - Episode #155

Zwickel is quite simply an unfiltered lager. But the combination of full flavor and refreshing qualities makes it so much more than the sum of its parts. It's also a bit of an obessesion for Chris. So when he saw the All-Star brewer from Urban Chestnut in St. Louis had decided to bottle their Zwickel, he was a happy man!

Urban Chestnut Zwickel - Episode #153

The Lost Abbey is one of America's most respected breweries. Today Chris tastes their strong ale aged in brandy barrels: Angel's Share.

Lost Abbey Angel's Share - Episode #152

Thanksgiving is perfect time for craft beer. But which to choose? Let's find out...Special thanks to Rick for the show suggestion!

Thanksgiving Beers- Episode #151

Cherry BBS

Three of Central Water's most anticipated beers are their Bourbon Barrel aged stouts. Today Chris tastes all three variants: Bourbon Barrel Stout (BBS), Cherry BBS, and their Coffee BBS, Peruvian Morning.

Central Waters: Bourbon Barrel, Cherry BBS, Peruvian Morning - Episode #150

A "vertical" tasting is when you drink the same beer from several different years. Usually, verticals are associated with Russian Imperial Stouts or Barleywines. Today, Chris pulls a random 4-year vertical of an Imperial Milk Stout, Moloko. Do not attempt this at home! Or do attempt it - It's only beer!

Three Floyds Moloko Vertical Tasting - Episode #149

With the presidential election looming, we want to help all the undecided voters out there by conducting a rigorous blind tasting to determine once and for all which candidate should get your vote.

Presidential Blind Tasting - Episode #148

The weather is turning here in the midwest, and Chris gets the urge to try some hefty brews from Maryland brewery Flying Dog.

Flying Dog Kujo and Barrel-Aged Gonzo - Episode #146

Audio only version of The Beer Temple Podcast. Certified Cicerone Christopher Quinn discusses beer in a fun and informal way.

The AleSmith brewery is synonmous with Southern California craft beer. Today, Chris tastes what might be the best coffee stout San Diego has to offer.

AleSmith Speedway Stout - Episode #145

Logsdon Seizoen

Logsdon Organic Farmhouse Ales have been turning heads with their award winning Saisons. Today Chris tries Seizoen Bretta, fresh off it's gold medal run at the Great American Beer Festival.

Logsdon Seizoen Bretta - Episode #144

Bolita Brown

Cigar City Brewing came onto the craft beer scene relatively recently, and has quickly become a producer of some of the most sought-after beers in the country. Today, Chris tastes their imperial brown ale, Bolita Brown.

Cigar City Bolita Brown - Episode #143

Finally, the time has come! We discuss the most famous of Belgian beers, the Tripel!

Belgian Tripels - Episode #142

Sam Adams

It simply can't be overstated: Sam Adams Utopias, a barrel-aged beer fermented to 27% alcohol is unlike any beverage ever brewed. This is a very special show, so I'll just shut up and let you watch!

Sam Adams Utopias - Episode #141

Revolution has been a staple for some time in the Chicago area. But up until recently, if you wanted to taste their brews, you needed to head to their Logan Square pub. Now with addition of a huge new brewing facility, Revolution is canning their beer for distribution.

Revolution Brewing - Episode #140

We're back again with a look at some of this year's Octoberfest offerings!

Octoberfest 2012 - Episode #137

Few beers have the mystique of the original bourbon barrel stout, Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout. Chris tastes the latest vintage to see if it can hold up to previous efforts.

Bourbon County Brand Stout 2012 - Episode #136

Pumpkin beers have become one of the most popular seasonal offerings for American craft brewers. With so many to choose from, we decided to do a follow up show to last years' pumpkin tasting, with a fresh batch of four fall pumpkin beers.

Pumpkin Beers 2012 - Episode #138

Sour and stout are two words that you don't see together very often. But if anyone can pull off a sour stout, it's the pride of Orange County, The Bruery.

The Bruery Tart of Darkness - Episode #135

Hey Chris and Margaret, you two are great! Was looking for some ariplane entertainment and stumbled on the Beer Temple. Some good talk about beer with a few funnies here and there, looking forward to more.

Good times!

This is a great podcast and Chris and Margaret are funny.  Funny people, who know their stuff talking about beer.  What more could you ask for?

Love it.

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