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 89: Modern Times' Jacob McKean: Growing a Brewery and a Brand Takes Patience and Determination

The founder of Modern Times Beer talks about how his homebrewing hobby led him into the beer industry, and reflects on differentiation within the highly competitive craft beer market today.

Beer Bars We Love in Iowa, California, and North Carolina

In this edition of Lovehandles we explore The Iowa Taproom, Brewport Taphouse, and The Raleigh Times

Sour in an Hour?

Brewers are experimenting with white koji to speed up the time to acidify their kettle sours.

Five on Five: Dark Lagers

We reached out to brewers’ guild directors and asked for recommendations on dark-colored lagers (from a state other than the one they represent) that have tickled their fancy. Here’s what these proponents of craft beer reach for when they travel.

Five on Five: Light Ales

We reached out to brewers’ guild directors and asked for recommendations on light-colored ales (from a state other than the one they represent) that have tickled their fancy. Here’s what these proponents of craft beer reach for when they travel.

Why Brewers & Beer Drinkers Should Embrace Unscented Soap

Aroma is key to the beer-drinking experience, and when you lift a glass to your nose in the hopes of getting hops, grain, yeast, and special ingredients but all you breathe in is rose blossom or Granny Smith apple, it distracts from the task at hand.

Beer at Zero: Breweries Explore the Non-Alcoholic Space

Familiar breweries are entering the non-alcoholic space, and upstarts that focus solely on low-to-no-alcohol offerings are opening up. The breweries see growth in the category. Will U.S. consumers agree?

Breakout Brewer: Mikerphone Brewing

After paying his dues as a homebrewer and helping other breweries open, Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing is making a big impact on the beer scene through inventive recipes, a ton of collaborations, and a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Special Ingredient: Brewing with Oysters + Oatmeal Oyster Stout Recipe

Whether you’re using fresh oysters, oyster shells, or powdered oysters, the perfect oyster stout offers a balance between roast and brine.

Breakout Brewer: Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.

Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. is a story of two brewers who want to work in small batches, find creative paths for new recipes, and be part of a local community rather than ride another brewery’s momentum.