Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl
247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsDrink 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBLas Vegas will be the focal point for many brewers in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Cup, and Brewers Expo. For those traveling to sin city – either as brewing professionals or curious drinkers – this episode will offer up all the tips to make the most out of your drinking time on and off the strip. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. This Episode is Sponsored by: Visit the Wonkas of tea be...
Modern Lager Beer
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBJack Hendler and Joe Connolly discuss their new book Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes, and Recipes. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Lager, Tradition, Fermentation, Germany, Landbier Photo by Brewers Publications
This Week in Rauchbier 2024
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBWelcome to This Week in Rauchbier for April 1, 2024. Our Rauchbier spotlight is trained on Caleb Michalke of Sugar Creek Malt in Indiana. He's working to bring rauchmalt of distinction of discerning brewers and distillers. Then Rick Lyke, our rauchbier sherpa and the founder of the Pints for Prostates Campaign, shares his inspirational journey into smoked beer and offers his unparalleled insight and advice to breweries regarding smoked beer. Then Bart Watson of the Brewers As...
Fiden's Brewing is Making IPA with Character and Distinction
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBOn this episode it's a deep dive on what goes in to making a great IPA. Steve Parker of New York’s Fiden’s Brewery joins the show. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Steve Parker Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: New York, West Coast IPA, Mosaic Hops, Mouthfeel Photo by John Holl
Wayne Wambles talks about beers of his past and his brewing future.
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBHow do beers evolve over time? And how does patience, curiosity, trust, and creativity work to the benefit of bother brewery and brewer? Wayne Wambles, the (now former) long-time brewmaster of Cigar City, is here to talk about his career, a return to homebrewing, and how specialty ingredients work best when added to a solid beer base. Wambles has started a brewery consulting service and can be reached at [email protected] . For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All Ab...
Ep. 225 Meteorologist Eric Fisher
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIt's beer and weather together on this episode of the podcast as Boston CBS Meterologist Eric Fisher joins the show. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Eric Fisher Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Weather, Treehouse, Blizzard, Travel, Boston, Eclipse
Ep. 224 - Author Aaron Goldfarb, Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIt’s a bit of a departure on the show this week as we’re talking about spirits with long-time beverage writer Aaron Goldfarb. He has a new book out: Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits. Goldfarb has been a journalist for over a decade, frequently writing on the subjects of cocktails and drinking culture for such publications as the New York Times, Esquire, Playboy, PUNCH, and VinePair, and has had features written about his career in the New York Times, Forbes, and the Boston...
Ep. 223 - Morgan Snyder of Buttonwoods Brewing
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBIt’s a trip to the Ocean State and a conversation with Morgan Snyder, the head brewer and co-founder of Buttonwoods Brewery. From world-class small-batch lagers, to an expansion, and the wonder of saison, this episode covers it all and more. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Morgan Snyder Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Beer, Lager, Saison, Rhode Island, Growth, Cocktails
Ep. 222 - Julia Herz of the American Homebrewers Association
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBHomebrewing has been a source of passionate online chatter over the last week after the American Homebrewers Association announced it would put its annual Homebrew Con on “hiatus” in favor of smaller events and demonstrations located within the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Julia Herz, the executive director of the AHA is here, to explain the change. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Julia Herz Sponsors: All About Beer ...
Ep. 221 - All The Things to Love About Beer
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThere’s a lot to love about beer. And that can be tough to remember at times. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, we've asked three enthusiastic folks - Aaron MJ Gore, Annette May, and Tom M. - to come on and share what makes their heart flutter when it comes to lager and ale. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Aaron MJ Gore, Annette, May, Tom M. Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Beer, Cask, Love, Education Cover art: AI image created b...
Ep. 220 - Joe Wells of Fair State Brewing Cooperative
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBThere are some trends worth paying attention to these days around the beer space. One of them is THC seltzers. They are popping up on menus in certain states alongside IPA and lager. THC Seltzers are taking off. On this show last year Scott Selix of Lua and Climbing Kites talked about his brewery's entry into the space. Their beverage is being contracted out of Minnesota’s Fair State Cooperative Brewery, which also has its own line of seltzers. The brewer putting in the work to mak...
Ep. 219 - Chris Shields of Rhinegeist Brewery
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBA conversation with Chris Shields, the Director of Education at Rhinegeist Brewery. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. This Episode is Sponsored By: The Best of Craft Beer Awards Attention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned event judged by fellow brewers, professional judges, and industry leaders. Judged in Oregon, it’s the third largest professional brewing competition ...
Ep. 218 - Shaun Yasaki and James Redford of Noble Beast Brewing
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBThere’s a lot happening inside the walls of Cleveland, Ohio’s Noble Beast Brewing. All of it is good. On this episode it’s a conversation with owners Shaun Yasaki and James Redford about food, hospitality, creativity, and tradition. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. This Episode is Sponsored By: The Best of Craft Beer Awards Attention brewers: registration is now open for the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Now in its 10th year, this is a BJCP sanctioned...
Ep. 217 - Michael Roper of Hopleaf
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThere are some iconic beer bars in America, and on the Mt. Rushmore is Hopleaf, the venerable Chicago institution. Michael Roper, its long-time publican, who recently announced his retirement is on this episode. Late last year Roper, who founded the Hopleaf in Chicago in 1992 announced that he’d be retiring from the bar. He’ll stay involved in various ways, as you’ll hear shortly, but the day to day is now the responsibility of others. His retirement came on the occasion of his ...
Ep. 216 - Pink Boots Society Founder Teri Fahrendorf
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis episode features a conversation with the legendary Teri Fahrendorf, the long-time brewmaster and founder of Pink Boots Society. She’s here for a wide ranging conversation about her career, brewery safety, recipe development, creativity, and forging a path in the beer industry. After a storied career in beer, Fahrendorf recently entered a working retirement. She’s helmed breweries, judged competitions around the world, and founded the Pink Boots Society, which she later ran for...
Ep. 215 - Predictions for Beer in 2024
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBLets ease into the new year with a panel discussion from some of my other All About Beer podcast hosts and colleagues. We’ll discuss thoughts and trends for 2024, and have some fun reminiscing on 2023 along the way. Today on the show I’m joined by some of the voices and bylines you’ve come to expect from All About Beer. It’s not quite our holiday office party, but it’s a chance for us to get together for a good time and to talk about what we’ve experienced on the job and what migh...
Ep. 214 - The 2023 State of Beer Bars in America
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBBeer bars play an important role in delivering a world class experience while offering a curated list that can surprise, delight, or just be a comfort. This is our annual episode where we check in on the state of beer bars with thoughtful publicans. So, What is the state of beer bars in America in 2023? Two bar owners, Jeff Bruning and Devin Cox, share their experiences and insights. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Jeff Brun...
Ep. 213 - The 2023 Beer Year in Review
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIt’s our annual end of the year wrap up with writers from around the globe who cover the beer industry. You’ll hear from Matt Kirkegaard, Christopher Shepard, Brandon Hernandez, and Melissa Cole. Listen in as these venerable journalists discuss the trends of 2023, give analysis on the news, and offer insight that impacts all beer drinkers. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guests: Matt Kirkegaard, Christopher Shepard, Brandon Hernandez, a...
Ep. 212 - The 2023 State of Homebrewing
December 13, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBThis is our second annual show dedicated to homebrewing. Drew Beechum and Denny Conn are here to talk about what’s happening with the hobby, to answer a listener question, and to spread some holiday cheer. Conn and Beechum are longtime homebrewers and noted personalities in the space. They are the co-authors of Simple Home Brewing and Experimental Homebrewing, which is also the name of the podcast they co-host. This Episode is Sponsored By: Shopify Shopify’s already taken the ...
Ep. 211 - Jake Gardner of Westbound & Down
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBLast week, Westbound & Down Brewing announced that it had acquired two breweries, Aspen Brewing and Capitol Creek Brewery’s brewpub, both in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. The deal, says Jake Gardner the Director of Brewing Operations at Westbound & Down Brewing Company, is part of a plan the brewery has been eyeing for a while. There was a desire to expand in a meaningful way, while still staying true to the brewing ethos that has guided Westbound and Down since it opened in ...
Ep. 210 - David Moore & Andy Joynt of Big Grove Brewery
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBFrom consumer preferences, to growing a company, I’m excited to have David Moore and Andy Joynt of Big Grove Brewing on the show this week. As the brewery expands through Iowa and is eyeing other states, we will talk about flavors and creativity, and finding ways to stay nimble in a challenging industry. Joynt has been the director of beer for Big Grove Brewery for 7 years and became an owner in 2020. He is responsible for all beer that is made at Big Groves five different operatio...
Ep. 209 - Sam Masotto of Bonn Place
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBSam Masotto of Bonn Place Brewing in Pennsylvania is here for a conversation about hospitality, food, and fun. It’s a special episode, recorded at the brewery in front of an enthusiastic crowd. This Episode is Sponsored By: Shopify Shopify’s already taken the cash register online, helping millions sell billions around the world. But did you know that Shopify can do the same thing at your retail store? Give your point-of-sale system a serious upgrade, with Shopify. Sign up for ...
Ep. 208 - Scott Selix of Lua Brewing
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBFrom creating a thoughtful space that puts beer and food front and center, to one of the newest frontiers in adult beverages: THC and CBD, Scott Selix of Lua Brewing is here to talk about his growing brewery and the evolution of hospitality. He is Co-Founder of Lua Brewing in Des Moines as well as Lua’s sister company, Climbing Kites, a THC Sparkling Water brand. He also runs HYFR Hospitality, a hospitality company based in Des Moines, which just opened a new restaurant. Either/Or,...
Ep. 207 - The State of Iowa Beer
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBToday it’s a visit to Des Moines, Iowa for a lively conversation with two of the state’s leading brewers, the guild director, and historian Maureen Ogle. Last week I was in Iowa to speak and spend time at the state’s guild annual conference. It had been several years since I was there and I wanted to get a better handle on what is happening in the state – and it’s a lot. What is happening there is important to the industry as a whole, and worth a listen. My guests are: ...
Ep. 206 - Diane Flynt, author of Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBThis week, I’m delighted to be joined by Diane Flynt, the author of the recently published Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South. This is a story of history, diversity, and the future. For those who say social media is a bad thing, I get it. But occasionally it can provide gems. For example, last week I was scrolling through Facebook when I saw Sean Lilly Wilson, the founder of North Carolina’s Fullsteam Brewery post about a new book he was reading...
Ep. 205 - Sean O'Keefe of Pontoon Brewing
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBThere is a lot of uncertainty in the American beer industry these days, especially among the smaller breweries. In what is both a cautionary tale and one of optimism, Sean O’Keefe of Pontoon Brewing in Georgia is here today to talk about how his brewery was forced to close and to furlough employees. Earlier this month the brewery put up a social media post announcing that it needed to close. This was necessary, owners said because one of it’s main distributors had not paid them for...
Ep. 204 - Nate Schweber and This America of Ours (now in paperback)
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB“I’ve known Nate Schweber going on 20 years now, we’ve been colleagues, friends, and even co-authors. I can say without a doubt that he is one of the hardest working reporters I’ve ever met, he has a keen eye for detail, enjoys a good drink, and knows how to rock with the best of them. He’s a raconteur, with endless curiosity and compassion, and great passion. My life is better because I know him. His chords are familiar to listeners of this show as it has opened up every ...
Ep. 203 - Chad Yakobson of Crooked Stave
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBIf you’ve been paying attention to the beer social medias lately, you might have noticed a photo of a Colorado-brewed amber ale making the rounds. It’s called Re-Tired and it’s a clear homage to the original recipe of New Belgium’s Fat Tire. This beer, however, is made by Crooked Stave. Chad Yakobson, the brewery’s founder and brewmaster is here for a conversation. He founded Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project 13 years ago and originally it focused around Brettanomyces. As his off...
Ep. 202 - Tim Ogden of Deviant Libations
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week, I’m excited to be joined by Tim Ogden of Deviant Libations in Florida, for a conversation that revolves around inclusivity in the beer space, and creating a taproom that reflects personality and passion. This is the last of the shows I recorded during the Florida Brewers Guld Conference this past summer, and I was grateful to meet and spend time with Tim Ogden. Ogden started home brewing in the late 90s and after moving to Florida at a time when craft beer was f...
Ep. 201 - Water Chemistry and Malt Production
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBThis is a malt centric episode at the intersection of brewer curiosity. In a moment I’ll be talking with Chris Cates of Little Animals Brewing, Brent Manning of Riverbend Malt House, and Andrew Zinn of Leveller Brewing. A year ago, Cates visited Belgium and came back inspired. After visiting through some of the worlds best breweries, drinking classic and carefully crafted saison, he wanted to make a beer that not only paid homage to those beers but to also impart a sense of place ...
Ep. 200 - The Beer Initiative to Promote 9-8-8 the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBThis episode will specifically be talking about self-harm experiences and prevention. Guests Jon Lane of O.H.S.O brewing in Arizona and Russ Klisch of the Lakefront Brewery in Wisconson discuss the beer initiative around 9-8-8, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This episode will specifically be talking about self-harm experiences and prevention. Lane has lost family and friends to suicide, and, as you’ll hear, even had ideations himself. He credits the volunteer he spoke w...
Ep. 199 - Eric Desmarais and Alexandra Nowell of CLS Farms
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBOut to Washington this week for an update on the 2023 Hop Crop and to hear how the timing of the harvest impacts flavor and aroma. Eric Desmarais and Alexandra Nowell of CLS Farm in Yakima is here to share their insight. Mid-September means the hop harvest is in full swing in the Pacific Northewest, and to get insight on what is happening with the harvest I’m so pleased to be joined by Eric Desmarais, the 4th generation owner of CLS Farms in Yakima and Alexandra Nowell the technic...
Bonus: The All About Beer Podcast. IPA Through Time
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIndia pale ale is the style that built craft beer. With bold, hoppy flavors, it was distinctive and different and tantalized tastebuds of craft beer drinkers. IPA is a historic style, but historic doesn’t mean static. Yes, there are many modern interpretations of IPA, but even historic IPA evolved over time, in response to tastes, wars, taxation and many other factors that drive beer makers and beer drinkers. Guests: Ron Pattinson Ron Pattinson is a British beer writer and his...
Ep. 198 - Ami Parrino of Florida Avenue Brewing
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBDuring the Florida Brewers Guild Conference a few weeks ago I had the chance to meet a lot of dedicated professionals and folks working to bring deeper meaning to beer. One such person is Ami Parrino the Laboratory Manager at Florida Avenue Brewing Company. At the brewery she combines her expertise as a microbiologist and Advanced Cicerone to ensure the production of top-quality beers and elevate the overall beer experience for consumers. She is a beer judge and is Siebel ...
Ep. 197 - Live from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBA special live audience episode of the podcast co-hosted by John Holl and Andy Crouch. Recorded on location at Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, Massachusetts. With special guests: Jennifer Glanville Love of Boston Beer, Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby Brewing, and Adam Romanow of Castle Island Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored By: Denver Rare Beer Tasting If you plan to be in Colorado in a few weeks for the Great American Beer Festival you need to check out the Denver Rar...
Ep. 196 - Randy Mosher and Your Tasting Brain
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBStrap in, because we’re going on a ride, deep into flavor, our senses and what Randy Mosher calls “Your Tasting Brain.” No matter how long you have been around beer, thinking about beer, drinking beer, listening about or talking about beer, there is always something new to learn. This is especially true when around Randy Mosher. He’s the celebrated writer behind classic books like Tasting Beer, and a talented brewer and recipe developer. Last month he was in Orlando, givi...
Ep. 195 - First Magnitude Brewing
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBA lot of breweries talk about sustainability and environmental practices, but few are as committed as Florida’s First Magnitude. This week on the show it’s a conversation with Christine and John Denny, the founders of the brewery. Located in Gainesville, Florida they are the Southeast’s first carbon-neutral brewery through a partnership with We Are Neutral, and they have donated a lot of money to and encourage research into the Florida Springs Institute. In the brewhouse they ...
Ep. 194 - Weihenstephan and Jack's Abby
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBLast Week Jack’s Abby, the Massachusetts-based lager brewery announced that it would soon be releasing a collaboration with Weihenstephan, the venerable German brewery. It’s called Fest Of Both Worlds and it’s brewed with Pilsner and Munich malts along with Sterling and Adeena hops, and fermented with TUM 34/70, which Weihenstephan shared for this beer. At nearly 1,000 years old Weihenstephan is a brewery of legend around the world and through a commitment to technical brew...
Ep. 193 - Mandy Naglich and How to Taste
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBWe’re tasting all the time when it comes to beer and our drinking experiences. But there is always a chance to become better, to go deeper and layer in more thought. Mandy Naglich, is the author of the new book “How To Taste” and she is here to guide us. There are several books that exist that help us understand our brains and senses when it comes to tasting. Now, there is a new one to add to your shelf. How to taste: a guide to discovering flavor and savoring life by Mandy Na...
Ep. 192 - Brewing Guild Directors Discuss a Decade of Beer
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBPerspective is important when it comes to enjoying beer and understanding the industry. This episode features a panel comprised of directors of three state brewing guilds. It’s amazing how much has changed in the beer industry in 10 years. We’ve seen the rise of the Hazy IPA all while the the number of operating breweries exploded. Trends have come and gone and mergers and closures dot the landscape. Perspective helps us appreciate where we are and where we can go by examining ...
Ep. 191 - Sandy Boss Febbo of Bang Brewing
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBWhat’s it like being an organic brewery in 2023? Harder than you might think, but getting a little better. My guest is Sandy Boss Febbo of Minnesota’s Bang Brewery and she’ll explain. I love hearing about breweries that are not trying to be everything to every one. The ones that were founded with a sense of purpose and continue to stick with it. Headed into the craft brewers conference in 2022 in Minneapolis, I heard about Bang Brewing, just over the river in St. Paul. It's an ...
Ep. 190 - Scott Ungermann and Reflections on Anchor Brewing
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBThe recent news about Anchor Brewing pulling back it’s distribution to just California and discontinuing Our Special Ale, it’s Christmas offering, had me thinking about the brewery’s place in history and its impact. Scott Ungermann, the former brewmaster of Anchor is here to talk about all that and more. A few weeks ago Dave Infante, of the excellent Fingers Newsletter broke the news that broke hearts: Anchor Brewing, the venerable San Francisco Brewery, the makers of Steam Beer...
Ep. 189 - Eric Tennant of Benchtop Brewery
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBWe’re talking about food science, quality control, and the relationship to beer with Eric Tennant, the founder and master brewer of Virginia’s Benchtop Brewing. Occasionally beer gets sent to the home office here and on the afternoons when the schedule is clear and I’m in the mood for some refreshment, I open a few and let my mind wonder. A recent box from Benchtop brewing in Virginia got my taste buds and mind working over time in the best possible way, so I asked Eric Tenna...
Ep. 188 - Ryan Sentz of Funky Buddha Brewery
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBRyan Sentz is here this week to talk about how he and his brother bought back Funky Buddha, the Florida Brewery they sold to Constellation Brands six years ago. There’s an interesting trend happening in beer these days. Small breweries that had sold to larger brewing companies are regaining their independence. The founders of Three Weavers in California re-purchased the brewery from Fireman Capital. 21st Amendment Brewery ended it’s agreement with Brooklyn Brewery. And in the last...
Brewer to Brewer: Shaun O'Sullivan and Mitch Steele
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBA note from John Holl: "This week I’m pleased to share with you a recent episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast, which runs on the All About Beer channel. Shaun O’Sullivan of 21st Amendment interviews Mitch Steele of New Realm Brewing. The duo discuss Steele’s career and he shares insight into his time working for Anheuser-Busch at the dawn of craft beer and the movements made to address and combat the upstarts. It’s a fascinating look into business and history and I hope you enj...
Ep. 187 - Averie Swanson at Funk Fest
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBAverie Swanson of Keeping Together is on the show this week in a conversation recorded last month at Funk Fest in Nashville, TN. We’re talking about saison, building a new brewery, and the creative process. Swanson is one of the most talented and thoughtful brewers in the U.S. today and her career path is well known. Going from a volunteer at Jester King in Austin to its head brewer in just four years before leaving several years ago to start a new venture called Keeping Together. ...
Ep. 186 - Garrett Oliver at Funk Fest 2023
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBThis week the show is back in Nashville for the second of three conversations recorded before a crowd at Funk Fest, the amazing event hosted by Yzoo Brewing and Embrace the Funk. Mr. Garrett Oliver the Brewmaster of the Brooklyn Brewery is the guest. As any good beer fan knows, he is the brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, the author of The Brewmaster’s Table, and the Editor-in-Chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer. He has been brewing craft beer since 1989 and is a veteran of ov...
Ep. 185 - Camp Rauchbier 2023
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBThis is a special edition of This Week in Rauchbier as we celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2023 with a visit to Camp Rauchbier. Recorded at Barrique Brewing and Blending in Nashville, Tennessee before a live and enthusiastic audience John Holl is joined by Spencer Longhurst in the co-host chair. Guests include Jack Hendler of Jack's Abby Craft Lagers and Khristopher Johnson of Green Bench Brewery. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Hosts: John Holl and Spen...
Ep. 184 - Vinnie Cilurzo at Funk Fest 2023
May 17, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBA lively conversation over two beers with Vinnie Cilurzo recorded before a crowd at the 2023 Funk Fest in Nashville. Cilurzo talks about the relationship between wine and beer, dialing in acidity, and surprises and delights with pours of four-day-old Pliny the Elder. As one of the leading voices in hop-forward beers and proper barrel-aging he offers unparreled insights into what goes into making world class beer. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host:...
Ep. 183 - Mary and Brian Rooney of BKS Artisan Ales
May 10, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBThis week on the show I’m glad to have Mary and Brian Rooney of BKS Artisan Ales in Brookside, Missouri. They are here to talk about consumer preferences, tinkering with styles, near endless choice, and the regionality of brewing. A few weeks ago I had the chance to meet and chat with them. They were pouring as part of the Little Beer Festival and we had a lot of fun batting around ideas while I learned about their brewing philosophy and approach to hospitality. They opened...