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Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

All About Beer
Craft Beer
Lager
Craft Beer Industry
Brewing Techniques
Rauchbier
Beer Culture
Decoction Mashing
Homebrewing
Beer Trends
Community Engagement
Chicago
India Pale Ales (IPA)
Leadership
Beer Education
Beer Brewing
Cask Ale
Lager Beer
Great American Beer Festival
Brewery Safety
Saison

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

Dustin Jeffers
VP of Producer Product at Next Glass (parent company of Ollie and Ekos, Untappd, Hop Culture)
Next Glass
Episode: Effectively Using Technology in the Brewing Process
Teddy Gowan
Vice President of Brewing Operations at Society Brewing, San Diego
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Episode: Effectively Using Technology in the Brewing Process
Dan Kenary
Co-founder of Harpoon Brewery
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Episode: How Harpoon Brewery Made it 40 Years, and What Comes Next
Brittney Barrie
Co-founder and director of operations at Barrie Haus Beer Company
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Episode: How Do Brewers Overcome the "Lager is Cheap" Messaging
Tom Beckmann
Founder and brewer of Goldfinger Brewing Company
Goldfinger Brewing Company
Episode: How Do Brewers Overcome the "Lager is Cheap" Messaging
Todd DiMatteo
From Good Word Brewing in Public House
Good Word Brewing
Episode: How Do Brewers Overcome the "Lager is Cheap" Messaging
Kaitlyn LeLoup
Nick's super fan, Eckhart Brewery
Eckhart Brewery
Episode: Now That Lager is Cool, How Long Until it's Not?
Amanda Cardinali
Representative, The Seed
The Seed
Episode: Now That Lager is Cool, How Long Until it's Not?
Jay Bullen
Brewer, Brewery Silvaticus
Brewery Silvaticus
Episode: Now That Lager is Cool, How Long Until it's Not?

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 28 ratings
  • Cheers

    Great beer pod. Highly recommend anything with John Holl

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whooten
    United States10 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
#101
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#234
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#199
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#56
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#59
Ireland/Arts/Food
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#74
Norway/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Effectively Using Technology in the Brewing Process
Q: Dustin, what was your initial experience bringing technology into the brew house and how did your early days shape your view of tech adoption?
Dustin explains that early enthusiasm met with resistance from older brewers, but over time the value of cloud-based, browsable data and integrated systems became clear, especially for scaling and accountability.
How Harpoon Brewery Made it 40 Years, and What Comes Next
Q: Why has Harpoon IPA persisted as a flagship through changing beer trends?
Harpoon chose a classic, balanced recipe compatible with American ingredients, which proved to be a durable foundation; the brand benefited from being early to the IPA wave and maintaining quality, which kept it relevant even as other styles gained popularity.
How Harpoon Brewery Made it 40 Years, and What Comes Next
Q: What does keeping Harpoon relevant look like today with a large portfolio of legacy brands?
Maintain quality and stay true to the Harpoon identity, while refreshing messaging and investing in hospitality experiences; ensure each brand has a home and a clear place in the cooler, rather than trying to chase every trend.
How Harpoon Brewery Made it 40 Years, and What Comes Next
Q: When Harpoon was first starting out, how difficult was it to sell beer?
Selling beer was an exercise in one-on-one education: reps would visit bars, offer samples, and spend extensive time explaining what makes Harpoon special, often overcoming skepticism about “yuppie” or non-traditional beer styles while fighting against the prevailing preference for light lagers.
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.

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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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