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 17: Jolly Pumpkin Founder Ron Jeffries Joins John Holl

Ron Jeffries the founder of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales sits down with Senior Editor John Holl for a wide ranging discussion on the nature of sour and wild, recipe development, and what brewers and drinkers should be doing to take care of their health.

The Weekly Tasted: Saucy Brew Works Drifter, Firestone Walker Nitro Merlin, and Coronado North Island IPA

Our senior editor, John Holl, took to his stoop with three beers this week to give them a taste and think about life in general.

Five on Five: Spice Beers

Spice beers can be polarizing, but the intriguing flavors create exciting avenues of exploration for adventurous brewers. We asked a few of our favorite brewers to share some of their favorites.

Podcast Episode 16: Bell's Brewery Founder Larry Bell Joins John Holl

Larry Bell the founder and namesake of Bell's Brewery sits down with senior editor John Holl. They discuss brewery succession plans, baseball, what it means to be independent, and the original Two Hearted Ale.

Bringing The Heat

Spice in beer is nothing new, but as farmers create new peppers for market, brewers are busy trying to figure out how to incorporate them into lagers and ales. Matt Brophy talks about the spicy inspiration behind Flying Dog Brewery’s “The Heat” series.

A Surprise in the Yeast

A brewing program in Philadelphia has come across a wild yeast that not only flocculates clear but also naturally produces lactic acid. Is GY7B the next big thing for sour beer?

Podcast Episode 13: Bonn Place Brewing's Sam Masotto Joins John Holl

What's it like recording a podcast in the middle of a brew day? Tune in to hear Senior Editor John Holl talk with Bonn Place Brewing's Sam Masotto. They talk about customer service, engaging consumers on social media, and simple yet flavorful beer styles.

Podcast Episode 11: Yards Brewing Founder Tom Kehoe Joins John Holl

Tom and John talk business, growth, historic beers, and what the future might hold for brewing.

Breakout Brewer: J. Wakefield Brewing

Known for two distinct and different styles—the fruited Berliner and the adjunct stout—Jonathan Wakefield has carved out a niche in southern Florida with his flavorful, culinary-inspired brewing.

Breakout Brewer: Industrial Arts Brewing Co.

After a career spent at the helm of other breweries, Jeff O’Neil opened his own in 2016 in New York’s Hudson Valley. Industrial Arts Brewing Co. is simple yet impressive, the culmination of a career in brewing that led to the opening of a brewer’s brewery.