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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.

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl All About Beer

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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.

    Brewers Discuss Creating Low ABV Lagers and Ales - From Little Beer IV

    Brewers Discuss Creating Low ABV Lagers and Ales - From Little Beer IV

    This episode is kicking off a trio of shows that was recorded at the just concluded Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and the city of Duluth, Georgia.  This panel, which was presented live during the fest, features a trio of brewers all talking about the process, culture, and general greatness of low abv ales and lagers. Guests include: Zach Adams of Fox Farm Brewery, John Branding of Wheatland Spring + Brewery, and Todd Boera of Fonta Flora.
    This Episode is Sponsored by:
    Visit the Wonkas of tea beer at booth 2390. Firsd Tea has teas and botanicals to create new colors, flavors, and textures to craft beer and hard teas. Firsd Tea even has beer and cocktail recipes with popping boba. Step into pure imagination at booth 2390 at the Vegas CBC or email info@firsdtea.com.
     
     
    Malteurop Malting Company is North American proud with premium grains from field to flavor. Their selections include Base, Specialty and Distillers malt varieties. Stop by their Booth #2143 at the Craft Brewers Conference in Vegas!
    Host: John HollGuests: Zach Adams, John Branding, Todd BoeraSponsors: All About BeerTags: Travel, Little Beers, Ales, Brewing, CulturePhoto by John Holl 

    • 37 min
    The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas

    The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas

    Las Vegas will be the focal point for many brewers in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Cup, and Brewers Expo. For those traveling to sin city – either as brewing professionals or curious drinkers – this episode will offer up all the tips to make the most out of your drinking time on and off the strip.
    For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.
    This Episode is Sponsored by:
    Visit the Wonkas of tea beer at booth 2390. Firsd Tea has teas and botanicals to create new colors, flavors, and textures to craft beer and hard teas. Firsd Tea even has beer and cocktail recipes with popping boba. Step into pure imagination at booth 2390 at the Vegas CBC or email info@firsdtea.com.
     
     
    Malteurop Malting Company is North American proud with premium grains from field to flavor. Their selections include Base, Specialty and Distillers malt varieties. Stop by their Booth #2143 at the Craft Brewers Conference in Vegas!
    Host: John HollGuests: Wyndee Forrest, David Pascual, and Dan PixleySponsors: All About BeerTags: Travel, Casinos, Beer, Las Vegas, DiningPhoto art by Canva

    • 53 min
    Modern Lager Beer

    Modern Lager Beer

    Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly discuss their new book Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes, and Recipes.
    For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.
    Host: John HollGuests: Jack Hendler and Joe ConnollySponsors: All About BeerTags: Lager, Tradition, Fermentation, Germany, LandbierPhoto by Brewers Publications

    • 50 min
    This Week in Rauchbier 2024

    This Week in Rauchbier 2024

    Welcome to This Week in Rauchbier for April 1, 2024. 
    Our Rauchbier spotlight is trained on Caleb Michalke of Sugar Creek Malt in Indiana. He's working to bring rauchmalt of distinction of discerning brewers and distillers. 
    Then Rick Lyke, our rauchbier sherpa and the founder of the Pints for Prostates Campaign, shares his inspirational journey into smoked beer and offers his unparalleled insight and advice to breweries regarding smoked beer. 
    Then Bart Watson of the Brewers Association joins us to share the latest growth and success of Rauchbier in the marketplace. 
    Enjoy these audio smoky delights. 

    Thanks to Hagen and Bill for the inspiration to do this show. Hear the genesis of This Week in Rauchbier on episode 5 of Drink Beer, Think Beer.
    For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.
    Host: John HollGuests: Caleb Michalke, Rick Lyke, and Bart Watson.Tags: beer, craft beer, rauchbier, smoke, April Fool's Day
    Music for this episode:NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting
    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 30 min
    Fiden's Brewing is Making IPA with Character and Distinction

    Fiden's Brewing is Making IPA with Character and Distinction

    On this episode it's a deep dive on what goes in to making a great IPA. Steve Parker of New York’s Fiden’s Brewery joins the show.
    For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.
    Host: John HollGuest: Steve ParkerSponsors: All About BeerTags: New York, West Coast IPA, Mosaic Hops, Mouthfeel Photo by John Holl

    • 42 min
    Wayne Wambles talks about beers of his past and his brewing future.

    Wayne Wambles talks about beers of his past and his brewing future.

    How do beers evolve over time? And how does patience, curiosity, trust, and creativity work to the benefit of bother brewery and brewer? Wayne Wambles, the (now former) long-time brewmaster of Cigar City, is here to talk about his career, a return to homebrewing, and how specialty ingredients work best when added to a solid beer base.
    Wambles has started a brewery consulting service and can be reached at WayneWambles@yahoo.com .  
    For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.
    Host: John HollGuest: Wayne WamblesSponsors: All About BeerTags: Florida, Stout, IPA, Homebrewing, Consulting, Creativity Photo courtesy of Wayne Wambles via Facebook.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

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110 Ratings

110 Ratings

schulzal ,

Great podcast.

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

Geney Boy ,

Awesome podcast!

John is an absolute journalist! I love the podcast and will recommend it to anyone I speak to!! Cheers, John!!

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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.

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