John Holl

John Holl

John Holl is the author of Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint, and has worked for both Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® and All About Beer Magazine.


Podcast Episode #36: The Lost Abbey's Tomme Arthur: The Future, The Past, and Creating Beers

Recently, Arthur laid down a challenge. "Our industry has become reliant on collaborating solely on hazier shades of winter. It feels done and done. Can we please chart a new destination," he asked. In this episode he goes deeper with John Holl.

Beer Books: Travel, History, and Insight

Before you pack a bag in search of new hops-fueled adventures, here are a few new books that that will inspire you to hit the road and order a pint.

Breakout Brewery: New Realm Brewing Co.

Mitch Steele, the long-time brewmaster for Stone Brewing, and one of the most thoughtful brewers in the industry talks about his new venture, New Realm Brewing Co. in Atlanta.

Book Review: Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out by Josh Noel

Reporter Josh Noel masterfully tackles the complicated and important story of Goose Island in his new book "Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out." Every fan of craft beer should purchase and immediately read this book, says our senior editor John Holl.

Podcast Episode #34: Yazoo's Brandon Jones: When Is Wild Beer Not Truly Wild?

Brandon Jones, the brewer and blender of Yazoo Brewing Co. and the man behind Embrace The Funk has some thoughts. He sits down this week with senior editor John Holl and talks about the new Sour And Wild Ale Guild.

Five on Five: Porter

Be it smoked, roasty, imperial, or traditional, there are plenty of great porters to be found on tap and on shelves. We asked five brewers and industry pros from around the country recommend their favorites.

Podcast Episode #32: Rodenbach’s Rudi Ghequire: Tradition, Time, and What’s Wrong With Some of Today’s Sour Beers

Rudi Ghequire, the brewmaster of Rodenbach recently sat down with senior editor John Holl to share his thoughts on the sensation of balance. They also discuss tradition, time, and what's wrong with some of today's sour beers.

Addressing the Question: Are Kids Welcome in Breweries?

As more breweries open and more craft customers have kids, it’s becoming more and more common to encounter little ones in tasting rooms. Good idea? Bad idea?

The Making of Breakfast Stout

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s no wonder Breakfast Stout and its variants from Founders Brewing are so popular. Learn more about the rich, full, sweet stout that Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki says started out as a homebrew recipe.

Podcast Episode 30: Perennial's Phil Wymore: What Goes into Abraxas?

Brewery founder Phil Wymore sits down with John Holl to discuss innovation, creativity, and how the brewing industry continues to evolve and innovate.