Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Indianapolis
    Apr 23, 2025 – 01:05:48
  • A Bright Spot in Beer: Sun King Brewery Brings the Flavor
    Apr 16, 2025 – 50:25
  • Great Pints in a Memorable Setting Make Kismetic Beer Co. a Must Visit
    Apr 9, 2025 – 55:06
  • Modern Brewing in a Historic Indy Car Location
    Apr 2, 2025 – 48:44
  • This Week in Rauchbier 2025
    Apr 1, 2025 – 51:33
  • How BarrieHaus Beer Co. Approaches Lagers and Hospitality
    Mar 26, 2025 – 41:52
  • A Saison for Every Season
    Mar 19, 2025 – 33:17
  • Diving into Czech Lagers with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing
    Mar 12, 2025 – 49:55
  • Hop Butcher for the World on the Status of IPA
    Mar 5, 2025 – 44:07
  • Full Frame Beer is Ready to Open in Denver
    Feb 26, 2025 – 43:20
  • Templin Family Brewing Plans for the Future
    Feb 19, 2025 – 45:17
  • BONUS The Hazy History of New England IPA
    Feb 12, 2025 – 46:02
  • Beer and Bites for the Big Game
    Feb 5, 2025 – 43:42
  • The Irish Beer History of Filthy Queens
    Jan 29, 2025 – 50:22
  • We Love Los Angeles
    Jan 22, 2025 – 38:49
  • Using Sour Ales as a Brewing Canvas
    Jan 15, 2025 – 47:50
  • The Golden Age of Beer
    Jan 8, 2025 – 41:08
  • Predictions for Beer in 2025
    Jan 1, 2025 – 47:55
  • Alex Kidd reads A Visit From St. Nicholas
    Dec 24, 2024 – 06:54
  • The 2024 Year in Beer
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:14:17
  • The 2024 State of Homebrewing in America
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:03:05
  • The 2024 State of Beer Bars in America
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:03:58
  • Pushing the Limits of Barrel-aged Beer with Matt Brynildson
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:03:33
  • What is the Meaning of Beer?
    Nov 20, 2024 – 47:30
  • How Alternate Ending Beer is Re-writing the Script on Lagers
    Nov 13, 2024 – 49:42
  • This Year's Citra Hop Crop Just Pops & Alexandra Nowell Opens a New Brewery
    Nov 6, 2024 – 42:28
  • Discovering Belgium's Hidden Beers
    Oct 30, 2024 – 54:05
  • Winning Gold: The Brewery of the Year
    Oct 23, 2024 – 48:03
  • Em Sauter is Pairing Beer with Everything
    Oct 16, 2024 – 34:41
  • A Trio of Brewers Discuss Their Favorite Ingredients
    Oct 9, 2024 – 44:23
  • Navigating the Current Beer Industry Challenges
    Oct 2, 2024 – 49:07
  • Celebrating Cask Ale This Week and Every Week
    Sep 25, 2024 – 38:43
  • BONUS: Unpacking Beer's Romantic Facts with Jeff Alworth
    Sep 18, 2024 – 47:53
  • Visiting the British Pub, No Matter the Weather
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:08:20
  • Visiting the Great Bars of New York City
    Sep 4, 2024 – 35:23
  • All About Malört: Listen at Your Own Risk
    Aug 28, 2024 – 45:44
  • Creating Low ABV Beers with Great Depth
    Aug 21, 2024 – 51:09
  • John Mallett Drives Home the Importance of Brewery Safety
    Aug 14, 2024 – 50:12
  • Beer History Through Brewhouse Sales
    Aug 7, 2024 – 41:12
  • The State of the National Black Brewers Association
    Jul 31, 2024 – 47:41
  • Bonus: Brewer to Brewer with Shaun O'Sullivan and Chuck Silva
    Jul 24, 2024 – 01:05:35
  • Beware the Grain Dust: A Conversation About Brewery Safety
    Jul 17, 2024 – 33:45
  • Learning Life Lessons with Lew Bryson
    Jul 10, 2024 – 59:15
  • Don Tse Nerds Out with Brewers About Decoction
    Jul 3, 2024 – 48:47
  • Cool Brewers Doing Cool Things
    Jun 26, 2024 – 51:32
  • The History and Future of New England Beer
    Jun 19, 2024 – 01:07:05
  • The Past, Present, and Future of Lager
    Jun 12, 2024 – 42:34
  • Camp Rauchbier: Pineapple Smoke Show with Wallenpaupack Brewing
    Jun 5, 2024 – 40:36
  • The Future of the Cicerone Certification Program
    May 29, 2024 – 50:50
  • The 2024 Hop Report
    May 22, 2024 – 51:58
Recent Reviews
  • schulzal
    Great podcast.
    John is so knowledgeable. Especially loved his interview with Kelsey Grammer.
  • krabriter
    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.
  • Geney Boy
    Awesome podcast!
    John is an absolute journalist! I love the podcast and will recommend it to anyone I speak to!! Cheers, John!!
  • djbeer73
    Almost There
    First let me thank John Holl and all the other contributors for pod casts as this has been one of the many things that has helped me to maintain a level of sanity during this difficult time we’re all going thru. Then I’d like to express how much I liked hearing the most recent podcast (episode 83 from Zillcoah Brewing in Asheville NC). This episode was fantastic hearing from a small brewing in one of the largest beer towns/cities in the country and how they worked thru this weird time and keep doing what they do best. It was also great to hear the wind blowing thru the mic as it made Zillcoah sound even more like a place I can wait to visit on my next trip to Asheville. Keep up the good work John and all those you work with (even Mr. Carton who seems to know everything about everything).
  • chris0011011
    A Peak in the Mind of America’s Best Brewers
    This is a great podcast if you want to understand what’s under the hood of you favorite brewery and the American beer scene. John is a masterful interviewer with a curious mind that brings out the best insights, stories, and sidebars from his guests.
  • Aaron Colvin
    Makes beer better
    I’ve been listening to John for years on his other podcast Steal This Beer and I’m beyond happy to add this one into the mix. John is arguably the best beer journalist on the planet. He brings a really down to earth personality to his interviews and makes you appreciate all the aspects of this industry. Must listen if you’re a fan of craft beer and all that it includes.
  • N1138
    Always learn something
    I listen to John Holl on this podcast, Steal this Beer and when he appears with Andy on Beer Edge. I appreciate his gentle and thoughtful style and I feel like I always get a chance to learn something from interesting people. For less buttoned-down John, listen to Steal This Beer, but I’m happy to listen to both.
  • Brunswick69
    Grain gang
    Keep them coming!!
  • Mark from Florida
    Great podcast with thoughtful interviewing
    Drink Beer Think Beer is an interesting podcast with thoughtful questions for guests where the guests are given plenty of time to respond. Good format plus great questions equals a must-listen podcast.
  • frigginhiggins
    Drink beer,think beer
    Great show with interesting guests
  • EmanuelGumina
    Fine pod
    The conversations on beer are pretty surface level. No details on brewing process. My biggest knock on the show is the sound quality though. I’m constantly adjusting the volume so my ears don’t bleed or it’s not a whisper. The worst is when the guest is at a different level from the host.
  • Skiiiiiiboy
    Worth the listen, every week!
    An informative and personable podcast that digs deep into the philosophies of beer industry professionals. Keep up the good work John!
  • jrocket121
    High Quality Beer Journalism
    John Holl is one the best voices in the world of beer so it shouldn’t come as a shock that this podcast is informative, entertaining and just plain good.
  • beer wheaties FTW
    Great show
    It could only be better if somehow my phone dispensed beer during this podcast. Keep it flowing, brother!
  • Justin1954
    Chuckie Chestmuffler Loves Him Some Holl
    Thoroughly enjoying catching up on John’s already impressive array of episodes for this next endeavor. Using all of his hard earned connections and longtime acquaintances in the beer industry, he doesn’t shy away from asking the hard questions and continuing his pursuit of journalistic integrity. I, for one, can’t wait to see where this podcast goes with beer’s longtime heroes and the future’s next great generation of brewers and industry insiders. Holl, you too are my man. Charlie Chestsweater
  • Beerperson
    Like having a beer with two fun people
    John nails it!
  • DanKneeGee
    Great work by Holl
    John is one of my favorite beer people. He asks thought provoking questions and enjoys talking beer with some of the best in the industry. This is a nice refresh from the other podcast he’s on, Steal This Beer, which is great in its own right. But Drink Beer, Think Beer is exactly the podcast for anyone that likes to think about all aspects of the industry. Thanks John. Keep up the great works. Cheers.
  • Maugs99
    Great to have John back
    It’s so great to have John Holl back in the one on one interview show format. He asks thoughtful questions and explores the story of each guest.
  • Yazoo1
    Right on!
    John Holl has been writing about beer for a long time, and he takes the same detailed, investigative approach to framing these conversations with brewers, other beer writers, and beer industry professionals.
  • Start yesterday
    Crisp, clean, chuggable
    Easy, interesting listen. Much more than just how guy X brews at place Y!
  • BrianAlt
    Great Interviewer
    John Holl knows how to interview people. I’ve listened to several beer related podcasts and many don’t know how to interview. Plus, he knows beer and the industry. Great start. I’m sticking around to see where this one goes!
  • Beergirl#1
    Beergirl#1
    Love this podcast! High quality, interesting topics, great interview subjects. Great work!
  • NMRadl
    If I could sit down and talk with John Holl...
    We would share a great pint, or two, and have a wonderful conversation seasoned with laughter and cheer! I had missed John’s voice on another podcast I had grown accustomed to hearing him every other week, so I started to wonder what may have happened. I quickly discovered this new podcast he hosts and couldn’t be happier to add it to my repertoire. John is engaging, courteous, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. He brings his good nature to every interview and I always want to look up more about who he’s interviewing. Cheers to many more episodes!
  • wFredin
    Great beer podcast
    Quality guests and content full interviews
  • Giant yank
    Insightful questions
    John gets the very best out his beerleberities with questions that get the most out of guests. Listen and you hear his guests enthusiasm grow. A quick 50 minutes!
  • gfaccone
    Love it!
    Great to have John back on his own/ solo podcast format. Still funny not having Augie Carton interrupt him ever 2 minutes! Honest and in-depth beer industry coverage with through provoking questions, a must listen!
  • HoldenABeer
    Awesome new Podcast
    Great beer podcast that hits all of the important info without diving too deeply into the nitty-gritty brewing details, like Final gravity, that I am not into. It covers the beers, the brewers, and the breweries and the roads they took to get there. On the first episode you asked for guest suggestions, and my two would be Rob Tod and Augie Carton(who could provide details of the different concepts he takes vs other brewers, is it just to be different or something else?) Great podcast and I look forward to future episodes!
  • The Norm Peterson
    A better version of STB?!?!?
    Its a pleasure to listen to john without augie cutting him off every sentence! Looking forward to johns new adventure here. Hopefully he can get two ton brewing on the show soon !
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