Episode 69 – Temperance Beer Company
Temperance Beer Company is churning out medal-winning beers from their Evanston brewery, and brewmaster Claudia Jendron invited us up to try most of their portfolio. Turns out that spending an afternoon drinking ten beers with Claudia makes for pretty great conversation. In addition to plenty of brewing notes, Claudia talks about the experience of winning a medal at GABF; her extreme commitment to quality control and customer service; and her preference for English ingredients to create a unique take on refreshing, approachable beers. She also talks about moving from receptionist to brewer at Goose Island and how the AB-InBev buyout impacted the brewery. We learn about the challenge of hop contracts, canning’s benefits over bottling, and the calculated risks in barrel-aging. This is a great listen, and by the end, you’ll want to start a hop farm.
ABV Chicago Episode 69 – Temperance Beer Company
Our Top Beers
Ryan
1. Grapefruit Escapist IPA
2. Restless Years Rye APA
3. Smittytown ESB
Craig
1. Smittytown Tart ESB
2. Restless Years Rye APA
3. Gatecrasher English IPA
Beers Sampled
Gatecrasher English IPA
Restless Years APA
Escapist IPA
Smittytown ESB
Grapefruit Escapist IPA
Smittytown Tart ESB
Greenwood Beach Blonde
Quotidienne Dubbel
Root Down Porter
Manhattan Barrel-Aged Might Meets Right
