Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

It's our annual look at the state of homebrewing in America. Listen in to the conversation with Denny Conn, Megan Van Dyk, and Jim Alexander. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsPinterEver wanted to brew your own beer but didn’t know where to start? No tubs, no tubes, and no science degree required! Skip the confusion and get straight to the fun with the Pinter. Brew your own fresh beer and impress your friends with craft brews from top breweries like BrewDog and Appalachian Mountain Brewing. It’s that easy. For this week only, you can grab the Pinter and two beer packs (that’s 24 pints!) for just $49. Plus, get free delivery when you go directly to try.pinter.com/DBTB or use the code DRINKBEER49. But hurry—stocks are almost gone for the year. I’ve heard they’re down to the last few units. Don’t miss out—grab your Pinter today and start brewing your best beer yet!Host: John HollGuest: Denny Conn, Megan Van Dyk, Jim AlexanderSponsors: All About Beer, PinterTags: Homebrewing, Hobbies, LagerPhoto: 

What is the state of beer bars in America? We checked in with some of the finest publicans in the land for the inside story. Listen in as Tom Peters of Monk’s Café in Philadelphia, Dave Blanchard and Neil Callaghan of the Brick Store Pub in Decatur, Georgia, Rose Signor and Andrew Smith of the Silver Stamp in Las Vegas, and Kerri Hoffman of the Beer Study in Durham, North Carolina share insights. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsPinterEver wanted to brew your own beer but didn’t know where to start? No tubs, no tubes, and no science degree required! Skip the confusion and get straight to the fun with the Pinter. Brew your own fresh beer and impress your friends with craft brews from top breweries like Appalachian Mountain Brewing. It’s that easy. This Black Friday, you can grab the Pinter and two beer packs (that’s 24 pints!) for just $49. Plus, get free delivery when you go directly to try.pinter.com/DBTB or use the code DRINKBEER49. But hurry—stocks are almost gone for the year.  Don’t miss out—grab your Pinter today and start brewing your best beer yet!Host: John HollGuest: Tom Peters, Dave Blanchard, Neil Callaghan, Rose Signor,  Andrew Smith, and Kerri Hoffman. Sponsors: All About Beer, PinterTags: Bars, Non-alcoholic, travel, cellar, service, hospitalityPhoto: John Holl

Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson returns to Drink Beer, Think Beer to celebrate the show's 5th Anniversary. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsPinter"Ever wanted to brew your own beer but didn’t know where to start? No tubs, no tubes, and no science degree required! Skip the confusion and get straight to the fun with the Pinter. Brew your own fresh beer and impress your friends with craft brews from top breweries like Appalachian Mountain Brewing. It’s that easy. This Black Friday, you can grab the Pinter and two beer packs (that’s 24 pints!) for just $49. Plus, get free delivery when you go directly to try.pinter.com/DBTB or use the code DRINKBEER49. But hurry—stocks are almost gone for the year.  Don’t miss out—grab your Pinter today and start brewing your best beer yet!"Host: John HollGuest: Matt BrynildsonSponsors: All About Beer, PinterTags: Brewing, Non-alcoholic, hops, barrel aging Photo: Firestone Walker Brewing

Jonny Garrett, a multi-award winning author and the creative force behind the Craft Beer channel on YouTube, dives into the complex meaning of beer. He explores how the quest for the perfect pint is intertwined with culture and technology. Listeners learn about beer's historical significance, its role as a social connector, and the innovative marketing strategies used by brands like Guinness. Garrett highlights how smaller breweries adapt in a humor-driven market and invites everyone to imagine their ideal pub experience.

Don Tse fills in as host for an exciting conversation about lagers and decoction with Brendan Arnold of Alternate Ending Beer Co.  For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsFestival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerIf you appreciate the precision of barrel-aged beer, you got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in ChicagoYou’ll get access to more than 350 beers, ciders, meads and perrys from 13 style categories brewed by the world’s top barrel-aged brewers—all under one roof. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago takes flight November 22nd and 23rd in Chicago.Grab your crew and get your tickets now and at Fobab.comHost: Don TseGuest: Brendan ArnoldSponsors: All About Beer, Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerTags: Brewing, Lager, DecoctionPhoto: John Holl

Alexandra Nowell, the long time brewer, hop advocate, and all around good person, is here for a conversation about how this past season went in the Yakima Valley, and to talk about her new brewery in Ohio, the Mellotone Beer Project. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsFestival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerIf you appreciate the precision of barrel-aged beer, you got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in ChicagoYou’ll get access to more than 350 beers, ciders, meads and perrys from 13 style categories brewed by the world’s top barrel-aged brewers—all under one roof. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago takes flight November 22nd and 23rd in Chicago.Grab your crew and get your tickets now and at Fobab.comHost: John HollGuest: Alexandra NowellSponsors: All About Beer, Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerTags: Brewing, Hops, Yakima, Ohio, New Brewery, IPA, HellesPhoto: 

We're glad to welcome Breandán Kearney to the show. He’s the author of the soon-to-be released book Hidden Beers of Belgium, which as the name suggests, covers the beers you might not have heard of from that beer loving country, but should be drinking. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsFestival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerIf you appreciate the precision of barrel-aged beer, you got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in ChicagoYou’ll get access to more than 350 beers, ciders, meads and perrys from 13 style categories brewed by the world’s top barrel-aged brewers—all under one roof. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago takes flight November 22nd and 23rd in Chicago.Grab your crew and get your tickets now and at Fobab.comHost: John HollGuest: Breandán KearneySponsors: All About Beer, Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerTags: Brewing, Belgium, Books, Drinking, History, InnovationPhoto: Breandán Kearney

A conversation with Matt Van Wyk of Alesong Brewing and Blending, which was just named Brewery of the Year at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsFestival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerIf you appreciate the precision of barrel-aged beer, you got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in ChicagoYou’ll get access to more than 350 beers, ciders, meads and perrys from 13 style categories brewed by the world’s top barrel-aged brewers—all under one roof. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago takes flight November 22nd and 23rd in Chicago.Grab your crew and get your tickets now and at Fobab.comHost: John HollGuest: Matt Van WykSponsors: All About Beer, Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerTags: Awards, Oregon, Wood, Barrels, Cocktails, BrewingPhoto: Courtesy of Alesong Brewing and Blending

Em Sauter is an artist, writer, and the co-host of the All About Beer Podcast. She’s also the author of several books. Her most recent came out last month and is titled Pairing Beer with Everything.  It’s a collection of suggestions on what beer pairs best will all aspects of life, from food to TV shows, sports teams, even the weather. It’s entertaining and hard work to get right. She talks about her process, protecting art, and how to find that perfect pairing.  Visit pintsandpanels.com to learn more.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.SponsorsFestival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer If you appreciate the precision of barrel-aged beer, you got to check out the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in ChicagoYou’ll get access to more than 350 beers, ciders, meads and perrys from 13 style categories brewed by the world’s top barrel-aged brewers—all under one roof. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago takes flight November 22nd and 23rd in Chicago.Grab your crew and get your tickets now and at Fobab.comHost: John HollGuest: Em SauterSponsors: All About Beer, Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged BeerTags: Art, Beer, Pairing, AI, WeatherPhoto: Em Sauter

As a drinkers, it’s hard not to get excited when you hear brewers talking about ingredients. The passion, the exploration, the flavor. There is so much the main ingredients in beer bring to the glass.  This week it’s a trio of brewers talking about how they approach ingredients, from hop selection, to heirloom corn in lagers. It was recorded in front of an audience of brewers at the annual Schilling Oktoberfest in New Hampshire, and the panel includes:  Maggie Pinto left a successful job in home infusion pharmaceuticals to pursue her dream of brewing beer. She enrolled in a craft beer brewing program at a local college, found a job at a small local brewery (Fidens) and worked her way up from the taproom and can sales. Now, she brews beer every day of the week!  Frank Zagami is Co-founder/Head Brewer of Deciduous Brewing Company in Newmarket, NH with his wife Maryann. Founded in 2014, he is striving to brew exceptional beer within all styles.  And Spencer Longhurst is a graduate of the American Brewers Guild's Brewing Sciences and Engineering Program. Growing up in the Canadian Rockies, Spencer has cultivated a diverse brewing career having lived and brewed in Canada, the UK, Australia, and the United States. Currently, he serves as the Head Brewer at Barrique Brewing & Blending in Nashville, Tennessee, where he specialises in open-fermented mixed culture beers and continental lagers. With a strong commitment to using local and seasonal ingredients. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.Host: John HollGuests: Maggie Pinto, Spencer Longhurst, Frank ZagamiSponsors: All About Beer, Denver Rare Beer TastingTags: Corn, Lager, Brewing, Hops, Ingredients Photo: Zac Porter