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There is no doubt that Gueuze, the beer blended from unsweetened lambic, is the only way to end this series on sour ales. This spontaneously-fermented wild ale is as complex and unique as any style in the world. Able to age for decades, and lovingly described as funky, cheesy, burnt rubber, and even dirty diaper, these beers are worth seeking out.

The Belgians may have invented sour beer, but the American's have embraced it, and are pushing the style further and further.

We've neglected sour beers for too long, so for the next three or four shows, we are going to focus on the best sours the world has to offer. Up first, Flanders Red Ale, including one which Michael Jackson called the most refreshing beer in the world.

The barrel-aged version of tiny Ohio brewery Hoppin Frog's famous Imperial Stout, B.O.R.I.S. just won a gold medal in the vaunted World Beer Cup. Chris gives it a taste to see what he thinks of the judge's decision.

Another fan-submitted show! Chris tasted two beers from tiny Bootlegger's Brewing out of Santa Cruz, CA. Special thanks to David Banales for sending the beer.

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer, and no beer style is as closely associated to the warm summer months than shandy. Chris and Margaret taste through an epic amount of this lemony beer in this two-part episode.

The thrilling conclusion of Shandy-Off 2012.

The small California brewery Uncommon Brewers recently caught our eye with their creative takes on traditional styles. Chris gives two of their beers a try in this episode of The Beer Temple.

For years, fruited beers in American were relegated to to wheat beers. Luckily that is no longer the case. Today, Chris try two American IPAs with fruit added to them.

Seeing English-style "real ale" on tap is the sign of a pub dedicated to good beer. Chris sits down with renowned cellerman Steve Hamburg to discuss this enigmatic style of beer for our first on-location episode at Owen and Engine - Chicago's premiere gastro pub focusing on cask beer.

The craft beer movement is making its way across the globe. Porterhouse Brewing in Dublin, Ireland is a perfect example of this. Moving against the grain of brewery consolidations in Ireland, Porterhouse is brewing up their unique spin on some classic Irish styles.

Gluten free beers are hotter than ever, with a slew of new brews on the Market. Chris and Margaret try to determine if any of them are worth drinking.

Episode 100 is a milestone for us, so we've decided to gather some milestone beers in our lives, and discuss how they've effected who we are today. This is a biiig episode, so be warned, but it will be worth the wait, as we review a rare vintage bottle of Three Floyds Dark Lord.

Recently, Chris found himself in possession of the two highest rated canned beers on the famous Beer Advocate Top 100 list. Let's see what he thinks of them!

Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, The Abominable Snowman - whatever your preferred name - chances are, Margaret is a fan. In an unusual episode, we discuss Margaret's love for the big hairy ape, and drink some sasquatch-themed brews.