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Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

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Rauchbier
Beer Culture
Decoction Mashing
Homebrewing
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Chicago
India Pale Ales (IPA)
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Cask Ale
Lager Beer
Great American Beer Festival
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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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Recent Guests

Brandon Jones
Longtime brewer and creator of Embrace the Funk
Embrace the Funk at Yazoo Brewing
Episode: A Shift in Beer Preferences Brings New Drinks to the Table
Kyle Bergen
Co-founder and head of business operations at Wayward Lane Brewing
Wayward Lane Brewing
Episode: Celebrating the English Mild
Alex Leonard
Head Brewer at Eno River Brewing, previously at Trophy Brewing
Eno River Brewing
Episode: Celebrating the English Mild
Zac Porter
Marketing, sales and brand professional in the craft beer industry
Mass Landing Brewing Company
Episode: Celebrating the English Mild
Don Tse
Host and educator, panel moderator
Episode: "Adjunct" Doesn't Mean "Cheap" When it Comes to Beer
Marlee Thompson
Community Director for Long Trail Brewery
Long Trail / Barrow One Collective
Episode: The Perfect Beer Pour Makes All the Difference
Magda Hoppova
Depster at Polt Pub, Czech Republic
Polt Prague
Episode: The Perfect Beer Pour Makes All the Difference
Max Finnance
Master Cicerone
Self-described as Master Cicerone; educational focus on hop sensory and field-to-glass processes
Episode: Understanding Hop Sensory Helps Beer Taste Better
Jeff Daily
Sensory manager at John I. Haas
John I. Haas
Episode: Understanding Hop Sensory Helps Beer Taste Better

Host

John Holl
Host of the show with a long-running focus on beer journalism, education, and interview-driven exploration of the craft beer scene.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Cheers

    Great beer pod. Highly recommend anything with John Holl

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whooten
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    John is so knowledgeable. Especially loved his interview with Kelsey Grammer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    schulzal
    United States2 years ago
  • Camp Rauchbier

    Loved the shows, Cheers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barry Cranston
    Australia3 years ago
  • Nate Schweber episode

    I truly enjoyed this episode. Although there was no discussion of beer, the discussion and information about nature was outstanding. Well done, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harleywriter
    United States4 years ago
  • John is THE beer journalist -- not only are his guests entertaining, but his show is. And I trust everything he says :)

    Podchaser
    4
    Jon Dispenza
    5 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, in-depth interviews and strong journalistic approach.
Guests are treated with curiosity and the host asks insightful, timely questions.
The host's depth of beer knowledge and industry connections are repeatedly highlighted.

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Apple Podcasts
#88
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#61
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#183
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#207
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#26
Colombia/Arts/Food
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#52
Denmark/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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A Shift in Beer Preferences Brings New Drinks to the Table
Q: What should the next generation of mixed culture brewers be thinking about before they start a program?
Start simple, focus on learning from smaller labs, and build a narrative around the beer that highlights the process and the unique microflora involved, rather than chasing a gimmick; aim for long-term, thoughtful development rather than quick, flashy results.
Exploring the Beer Garden State with Brie Devlin
Q: Has there been a real shift in engagement from brewery owners and brewers since the reunification of the guild?
There is growing engagement and a sense of renaissance in New Jersey beer, with more breweries opening and a gradual rebuilding of trust between guild leadership and members, though not everyone is fully aligned yet as the industry continues to evolve.
Exploring the Beer Garden State with Brie Devlin
Q: What were the main issues the breweries were fighting for in New Jersey?
Beyond obvious licensing and operational hurdles, the guild sought clearer guidance on what breweries could and could not do, including tour requirements, reduced restrictions on events, extended off‑premise activities, and even basic amenities like TVs, which collectively would level the playing field with neighboring states.
When Veteran Brewers Collaborate Good Beer Happens
Q: What's the call to action to your fellow brewers when it comes to collaborations, whether or not they're for festivals that revolve around collaborations?
Collaborations don't have to be crazy; they can be about learning from friends, sharing tips, and showing customers that brewers are friends who work together to make better beer, emphasizing community and willingness to help others.
When Veteran Brewers Collaborate Good Beer Happens
Q: So tell me about one, how you two came together to make a beer this year, and then what the beer is.
They describe reconnecting at Second Dawn, deciding to collaborate for Collaboration Fest, and ideating a Mai Tai-inspired hazy IPA with pineapple, orange, and coconut, later refining it to evoke the Painkiller cocktail while maintaining beer balance.

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The show centers on deep-dive conversations with brewers, growers, and other industry professionals to unpack the art, culture, and business of craft beer. Episodes often focus on practical, technical topics (adjunct usage, pour quality, hop and sensory science, lager and festbier programs) alongside industry culture, education, and advocacy (guild-building, storytelling, regulatory challenges). A standout is the host's journalist-like approach: thoughtful, curious interviews that pull out process details, market dynamics, and authentic, real-world experiences from longtime industry insiders. This mix makes it a strong match for listeners who want both technical insights and broader context about the beer world, with a steady emphasis on ed... more

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