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Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

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Drink Beer, Think Beer is a weekly conversation with brewers, growers, and other brewing industry professionals that explores the art, culture, and business of craft beer. Hosted by John Holl and recorded on location, this podcast gets to the bottom of every pint and offers insight into the dynamic world of beer.
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Episodes

Drinking Beer for a Good Cause

Drinking Beer can do good for the world. Rick Lyke of Pints for Prostates is here to talk about his organization and the evolution of the Denver Rare Beer Tasting. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that’s beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delivering a pungent hop flavor that isn’t crushingly bitter, 60 Minute i...

Aug 13, 202541 min

Looking Forward to Fresh Hop Season

San Diego has long been a den of craft beer ingenuity. On this episode I’m talking with Daniel Cady of TapRoom Brewery about his approach to hops in beer when it comes to staying interested as a brewer and keeping customers happy. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that’s beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delive...

Aug 06, 202552 min

The Evolution of an India Pale Ale

Beer recipes are always evolving. Recently, a group got together to faithfully rebrew a west coast IPA that happened to be the original version of Swami, the famed Pizza Port Brewing Beer. On this episode you’ll hear how it happened and how palates have evolved. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that’s beautifully balanced thanks to their unique ...

Jul 30, 20251 hr 4 min

Striving for Perfection in Beer

This week it’s a wide-ranging conversation on the persuit of perfection when it comes to beer. Ryan McCay of Living Waters in Tennessee is here to share his journey and you’ll leave feeling inspired. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA is a fantastically hoppy India Pale Ale that’s beautifully balanced thanks to their unique continual hopping method. Delivering a pungent hop flavor that ...

Jul 23, 202549 min

The Life and Death of TRVE Brewing

This week, we say goodbye to Trve Brewing, one of the great beer success stories of the early 2010s that captured headlines and fans thanks to it’s musical bent and welcoming approach. It closed both its original Denver location and its newer Asheville, NC location last week. Founder Nick Nunns joins the show to share the history, reasoning, and his forward vision. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s ...

Jul 16, 202548 min

Recipe Development: Creativity and Inspiration

A discussion about what can drive good recipe development and new ideas for creativity in beer making. We will go over the "how" and "why" of making new beers as well as translating those ideas to sustainable and effective brewing practices. Guests include Devin Bush of Wildbloom Beer, Tony Cordova of Scale House Brewing, and Megan Parisi of Samuel Adams. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop heads! Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute ...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 2 min

How Craft Beer, and IPAs in Particular, are Changing the Hop Industry

Farm owner Diane Gooding, Liz Bauer of Garston Hops and Alex Nowell, Mellotone Beer Project brewer and CLS Farms consultant, discuss how the partnership between brewers and growers has evolved in the past 20 years. Learn about the role terroir and farm practices play in hop aroma and flavor, and how the industry is adjusting to a slowdown in hop sales. Moderated by Stan Hieronymus . For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Calling all hop head...

Jul 02, 202555 min

What Does it Mean to be Local (Part 2)

What does it mean to be local, and what are the small things businesses do to have a true sense of self in that space? This is a continuation of last week's episode - recorded at Wheatland Spring Farm and Brewery in Virginia - where the panel goes deeper into the themes they tee'd up during the storytelling session. Guests include: John Branding of Wheatland Spring Farm and Brewery, Rob Rubba of Oyster, Oyster in Washington, DC Christian Gregory of Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen, and Sarah Searle of Quar...

Jun 25, 202553 min

Diving into the Meaning of "Local" (part 1)

What does it mean to be local, and what are the small things businesses do to have a true sense of self in that space? A few weeks back Wheatland Spring Farm and Brewery in Virginia celebrated seven years of operation with a chill little festival that brought local artisans to its sprawling farmland. To kick off the day owners Bonnie and John Branding invited All About Beer editor John Holl to moderate a “storytelling” panel, where their friends and colleagues from the beer, food, and wine indus...

Jun 18, 202553 min

As Asheville Rebuilds, Highland Brewing Continues to Evolve

This week it’s a look under the hood of Highland Brewing in Asheville. The venerable institution has been going strong for more than 30 years and has grown and adapted over two generations of ownership. From the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis, this episode was recorded before the death of Highland Brewing founder Oscar Wong. Guests are: Nikki Mitchell the VP of Brand Development and Brock Ashburn, the VP of Operations. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors ...

Jun 11, 202542 min

The Key to Crafting World Class Barrel-aged Beer

Three of the country's best barrel-aging brewers get together for a candid conversation about what goes into the craft. It's art, science, and a commitment to quality. Listen in as Quinn Reeder of Boulevard Brewing, Marty Scott of Revolution Brewing, and Andrew Hood of Sun King Brewery share their deep knowledge. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Brewery Branding Co. Since 2009, Brewery Branding has been crafting merch that helps breweries thrive.They’re born and...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 5 min

The Tables are Turned with John Holl in the Guest Seat

Ashleigh Carter of Bierstadt Lagerhaus interviews John Holl. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use code THINKBEER for ...

May 28, 20251 hr 1 min

The State of Little Beer 2025

Every year at Little Beer editor John Holl gets to host a panel with great brewers about how they brew small and what the consumer appetite is like for low ABV offerings. This year was no exception. As the pints were flowing on the Duluth, GA town green he sat down with Natalie Rose Baldwin the brewmaster at the lager-focused Wayfinder Beer in Portland, Oregon; Shaun Yasaki the Brewmaster and owner of Noble Beast Brewing Company in beautiful Cleveland Ohio; and Brandon Plyler the beer educator a...

May 21, 202551 min

The Intersection of Art and Beer

Em Sauter of the All About Beer Podcast and Pints and Panels moderates a conversation on beer and art. She is joined by Eric Tennant, founder head brewer at Benchtop Brewing, Brendon Boudwin. co-founder at Carbon Copy Brewing, Harrison Fahrer, co-owner and general manger of Cellarest Beer Project and Mark Goodwin- co-owner and director of fermentation at Cellarest Beer Project. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of t...

May 14, 202544 min

May is Mild Month. A Trio of Brewers Celebrate English Ales.

May is mild month, so this week’s episode features a panel on traditional English styles recorded at Little Beer V, the great festival hosted by Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA. It’s moderated by Don Tse and features a trio of knowledgeable brewers. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer bo...

May 07, 202550 min

Talking 30 Years of Allagash Brewing With Rob Tod

A conversation with Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing. This year the Portland, Maine brewery marks 30 years in business. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shippin...

Apr 30, 202552 min

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Indianapolis

The Craft Brewers Conference kicks off in Indianapolis next week. If you’re headed to the circle city, you’re likely looking for bar, restaurant, and entertainment options. You’re in luck This week it’s a roundtable episode with three Hoosiers that know all the best spots. Even if you’re not going to the conference, the city is still one you should visit for beer. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Ass...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 6 min

A Bright Spot in Beer: Sun King Brewery Brings the Flavor

A conversation with Dave Colt, the co-founder, CEO, and Brewmaster of Sun King Brewery in Indianapolis. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit St...

Apr 16, 202550 min

Great Pints in a Memorable Setting Make Kismetic Beer Co. a Must Visit

We’re back in Indianapolis this week for a conversation with the couple behind Kismetic Beer Company - Nicole and Ryan Oesch. It’s a conversation on taproom aesthetics, beers that inspire, and community building. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website fe...

Apr 09, 202555 min

Modern Brewing in a Historic Indy Car Location

This week starts our road to Indianapolis and the upcoming Craft Brewers Conference. Indianapolis is a great city to visit and has a host of excellent breweries. One of them, Guggman Haus Brewing Co. joins the show to talk about about lagers, Indy Car racing, and building a family business. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as b...

Apr 02, 202549 min

This Week in Rauchbier 2025

Welcome to This Week in Rauchbier for April 1, 2025. Our Rauchbier spotlight is a recording from Dovetail Brewery's annual Thank You For Smoking Event. It's a panel discussion that includes Bill Wesselink and Hagen Dost of Dovetail, Lane Fearing and Ryan Walker of Roaring Table, Greg Browne of Geneva Lager Works and Cesar Marron of Sketchbook Brewing Company. Then Bart Watson the President and CEO of the Brewers Association joins us to share the latest growth and success of Rauchbier in the mark...

Apr 01, 202552 min

How BarrieHaus Beer Co. Approaches Lagers and Hospitality

A conversation about lager brewing with Brittany Barrie and Jim Barrie of BarrieHaus Beer Co. in Tampa, Florida. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping....

Mar 26, 202542 min

A Saison for Every Season

A conversation with Kyle DePietro, the brewer and owner of Sasanoa Brewing . For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit StompStickers.com and use cod...

Mar 19, 202533 min

Diving into Czech Lagers with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing

A conversation with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing on the vexing, fascinating, and flavorful world of Czech-style Lagers For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic s...

Mar 12, 202550 min

Hop Butcher for the World on the Status of IPA

A conversation with Jude La Rose of Chicago's Hop Butcher for the World on the current state of IPA. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visit Stomp...

Mar 05, 202544 min

Full Frame Beer is Ready to Open in Denver

A conversation with Alyssa Hoberer and Jacob Kemple as they get ready to open up Full Frame Beer in Denver, Colorado. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic ship...

Feb 26, 202543 min

Templin Family Brewing Plans for the Future

This episode goes to Utah to talk with Kevin Templin of Templin Family Brewery about taking beers slow, brewing with unusual ingredients, an exploration into natural wine, and how low ABV beers can help foster conversation and community. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much...

Feb 19, 202545 min

BONUS The Hazy History of New England IPA

A special episode of the All About Beer Podcast with Em Sauter and Don Tse: The New England IPA (NEIPA) or Hazy IPA has come to dominate the beer landscape with most breweries having at least one (or sometimes entire portfolios) devoted to the beer style. But how did this happen? In 2013, a small group of breweries in New England, all of which were quite tiny at the time, began to brew a beer that took what we knew of as IPA (bitter, clear) and turned it on its head, creating a thickish, orange ...

Feb 12, 202546 min

Beer and Bites for the Big Game

Celebrate the Super Bowl with the beers and food of Philadelphia and Kansas City. Representatives from the city join the show to talk about their favorite drinks and snacks, and where to visit in their city (beyond bars and breweries). For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much m...

Feb 05, 202544 min

The Irish Beer History of Filthy Queens

A conversation with Dr. Christina Wade, author of the new book Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Sponsors Stomp Stickers Stomp Stickers is a proud member of the Brewers Association that produces a wide variety of printed brewery products such as beer labels, keg collars, coasters, beer boxes and much more. Stomp’s website features an easy-to-use design tool, low quantity orders, fast turn times, and free domestic shipping. Visi...

Jan 29, 202550 min
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