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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
Great American Beer Festival
Beer Brewing
Chicago
India Pale Ales (IPA)
Leadership
Beer Education
Cask Ale
Lager Beer
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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Latest Episodes

Remember when everybody, from beer lovers to the breweries themselves, got all excited for 15% ABV, 314 IBU, thick and viscous brews? Hellya, I'll stand in line for four hours for a four-ounce pour of that! No more. Consumers want drinkability. And w... more

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There is always beer history to be uncovered and this week on the show Jennifer Jordan, the author of the new book Beer Ghosts: In search of lost hops and the Women Who Grew Them is here to talk about The little-known story of the young women who pla... more

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Gone are the days when a brewery could turn a wire spool on its side, buy some cheap chairs, install some taps and flip on the Taproom Open sign. Today's beer drinkers have become more choosy about where they spend their beer dollar and breweries are... more

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The Great American Beer festival is this weekend in Denver and for the first time in a long time, it has a new location. That’s just one of many changes coming to the venerable gathering. Tristan Chan, formerly of PorchDrinking, is in the host seat t... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Dahl
Head brewer at Golden Age Beer, specializing in German and Czech lagers
Golden Age Beer
Episode: How Low-ABV Beers Are Changing The Way People Think About Craft Beer
Adam Shier
Brewer and co-founder of True History Brewing
True History Brewing
Episode: How Low-ABV Beers Are Changing The Way People Think About Craft Beer
Erika Rosenfeld
Brewer at Post & Beam Brewing and president of the New Hampshire Brewers Association
Post & Beam Brewing
Episode: How Low-ABV Beers Are Changing The Way People Think About Craft Beer
Jennifer Jordan
Professor of sociology, urban studies and history at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and author of *Beer Ghosts*.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Episode: Uncovering Beer Ghosts and Forgotten Hops History
Bill Eye
Brewer at Bierstadt Lagerhaus
Bierstadt Lagerhaus
Episode: How Brewers are Shifting Hospitality Practices
Amy Loebig
Hospitality professional at Dancing Gnome
Dancing Gnome
Episode: How Brewers are Shifting Hospitality Practices
Mark Babson
Brewer at River Roost Brewery
River Roost Brewery
Episode: How Brewers are Shifting Hospitality Practices
Shawnee Adelson
Executive Director of the Colorado Brewers Guild
Colorado Brewers Guild
Episode: Big Changes for the Great American Beer Festival
Jonathan Shikes
Editor and writer for the Denver Post; author of Denver Beer, A History of Mile-High Brewing
Denver Post
Episode: Big Changes for the Great American Beer Festival

Host

John Holl
Host with long-running coverage of beer industry, expert interviewer, affiliated with All About Beer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Great Collection of Podcasts

    Great Collection of Podcasts

    Love listening to, and going through the back catalogues of a Great Collection of Podcasts

    An interesting body of work

    Thanks John

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattynickname
    Australia2 months ago
  • Cheers

    Great beer pod. Highly recommend anything with John Holl

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whooten
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    schulzal
    United States3 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

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The host's investigative journalism approach is often highlighted as a strength.
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Listeners appreciate practical takeaways and real-world industry insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#160
United States/Arts/Food
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#107
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#141
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#220
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#79
South Africa/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#90
Netherlands/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Low-ABV Beers Are Changing The Way People Think About Craft Beer
Q: What is a non-obvious thing about brewing low-ABV beer that you would recommend to other professional brewers?
Erika emphasizes cleanliness because flaws are exposed in lighter beers. Aaron recommends a gentle approach to hops and malt, while Adam advises defining the desired result and making small, patient adjustments.
How Low-ABV Beers Are Changing The Way People Think About Craft Beer
Q: Is low-ABV beer an actual significant portion of your sales, and is it significant because it is low ABV?
The brewers say low-ABV beer makes up most of their offerings and sales. Their focus reflects the styles they want to brew, the goal of making beer more drinkable, and the appeal of serving customers who want to enjoy more than one beer.
How Brewers are Shifting Hospitality Practices
Q: How do you balance what you want to do with hospitality, which says you get whatever you want because I'm being hospitable?
Bill Eye says a brewery should guide customers toward experiences the brewer believes in, including the traditional slow pour, while making the beer enjoyable rather than expecting customers to focus on its technical details.
How Brewers are Shifting Hospitality Practices
Q: What does hospitality mean?
The panel describes hospitality as creating a welcoming, comfortable space where people can connect and feel part of a community.
Uncovering Beer Ghosts and Forgotten Hops History
Q: What can you tell us about the women who grew the hops?
Jordan explains that young women picked hops by hand during a short harvest window, while farmers' wives and older daughters prepared lodging, food, laundry and entertainment. Labor scarcity in Wisconsin shaped conditions, which differed from the more exploitative labor environments she describes in California and England.

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A thoughtful, industry-focused show that centers on the craft beer world—ranging from brewing techniques and ingredient innovation to marketing, distribution, and community building. Episodes frequently feature brewers and industry leaders discussing long-term strategy, operational challenges, and the evolving relationship between tradition and experimentation, often with actionable takeaways for operators and brand teams. Notable threads include conversations about lager positioning, technology in the brewery, and the role of storytelling in brand building, as well as deep dives into iconic breweries, regional beer scenes, and festival-driven education. The format tends to pair seasoned hosts with guests who offer practical experience and ... more

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8. Shawnee Adelson

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