The Beer Temple Podcast (HD)

The first blind stout tasting was on the heels of the Store's grand opening, and Chris wasn't in the best shape, fortitudinally speaking. This time, he's ready to go. Let's see how he does.

You may notice that many of the saisons you been drinking from your local brewery don't exactly taste the same as those from overseas. The American versions tend to be higher in alcohol, fruitier, and sweeter. Recently, breweries such as Hill Farmstead, Prairie Artisan Ales, and Crooked Stave have begun to look to the originators of the styles for their inspiration. Today, Chris tastes two of these neo-American saisons.

Tired Hands Brewing started in 2012 and has grabbed national attention from Beer Geeks due to their huge number of beers and willingness to experiment. Today, Chris tastes Tralfamadorian, a barrel fermented Biere de Garde with honey added. Thanks to friend of the show Bill for the growler!

The day after Dark Lord Day 2013, Chris tries to see what all the hype is about!

The craft beer movement is alive and well in Canada. Thanks to the generosity of a viewer, Chris has the opportunity to try some tasty beers from our friends to the North.

Talking about the differences between traditional Belgian sours and the new breed of American wild ales.

To help usher in Craft Beer week in America, Chris has opened a few highly acclaimed hoppy treats from the can.

I could not be happier to open Goose Island's very special , one-time barley wine, King Henry. Aged in spent Bourbon County Rare barrels, this is a one-of-a-kind beer for a one-of-a-kind occasion!

Revisiting the black IPA. This time, tasting through five different examples, including some heavy hitters of the style.

Dayman Coffee IPA was entered into a Chicago area homebrew competition judged in part by the owners of both Stone and Two Brothers brewing. The winning prize included a production-scale run of the first place brew.

Pipeworks is back, this time with their most highly acclaimed beer yet, Citra Ninja.

De Dochter's peated and oak aged Embrasse took the famed Zythos festival in Belgium by storm in 2011 when it was debuted, and quickly won the consumers choice award. Not for the light of heart, Embrasse is smokey, earthy, and strong.

Can Americans make good Belgian Quads? Should they be fruited? Those answers plus Andy Rooney on this episode of The Beer Temple.

A lot has changed for Pipeworks since we had their very first batch of Ninja vs Unicorn a little over a year ago, not least of which is them being named at the #1 new brewery in the world by Ratebeer. Today, Chris checks back in to see what's up with this exciting new brewery.

Schlafly Brewing in St. Louis is one of the most prolific breweries in America. For years they have been cranking out up to 50 different beers each year. Today Chris tries three of them. Thanks to Travis for the generous donations.