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Learning Life Lessons with Lew Bryson

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - July 10, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Lew Bryson is on the show this week. He’s a long-time writer in the beer and whisky space, a voice of reason, and honestly just a force of good and positivity in an otherwise dreary world. I’ve been fortunate to call  Bryson a friend for the better part of 20 years now. As a writer sta...

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Don Tse Nerds Out with Brewers About Decoction

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - July 03, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Don Tse takes over hosting duties on this episode recorded live at Forever Lager. He talks with a trio of brewers about decoction mashing. This is a fun, entertaining, and engaging listen.   For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: Don Tse Guests: Zach Adams o...

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Cool Brewers Doing Cool Things

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - June 26, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This week is a conversation recorded at Notch Brewing, during the Forever Lager Festival. In a moment you’ll hear from the brewers Wild East Brewing, Working Draft, and Dovetail, a bunch of cool brewers doing cool things. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host...

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The History and Future of New England Beer

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - June 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This is the second of several shows recorded live during Forever Lager, a festival held by Notch Brewing in Brighton, Massachusetts. Guest host Andy Crouch takes a deep dive into the culture of brewing in New England with a trio of respected, and well-known brewers: Tod Mott of Tributar...

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Episode 199 – Denny In Temecula

Experimental Brewing - June 12, 2024 06:20 ★★★★ - 271 ratings
Not everything that happens behind the scenes is nefarious! Denny and Drew brought Mike Neice of the Barley Bandits behind the Falcons booth to try an Alesong beer before digging into his Hoppy Lager that Denny truly loved. Episode Links: … Continue reading →

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The Past, Present, and Future of Lager

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - June 12, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
A panel discussion on lagers recorded at the Forever Lager '24 Festival at Notch Brewing. Featuring Khris Johnson of Green Bench Brewing, Ben Howe of Otherlands Brewing, and Tom Clark of Berwick Brewing. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Gues...

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Brew Files – Episode 166 – Optimal Wit

Experimental Brewing - June 08, 2024 04:28 ★★★★ - 271 ratings
The Brew Is Out There! In another look at semi forgotten styles, Drew sits down with Bill Butcher of Alexandria’s Port City Brewing to discuss their World Beer Cup Gold Medal winning beer – Optimal Wit and what makes a … Continue reading →

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Camp Rauchbier: Pineapple Smoke Show with Wallenpaupack Brewing

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - June 05, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
An episode of Camp Rauchbier recorded at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. with head brewer Logan Ackerley. For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Logan Ackerley Sponsors: All About Beer Tags: Rauchbier, Poconos, Brewing, Lager Photo by John Holl...

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The Future of the Cicerone Certification Program

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - May 29, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
We’re talking about beer education this week with the two new owners of Cicerone Jason Pratt and Dan Imdieke. From where it was, how to avoid misinformation, and how to get everyday drinkers involved, they will share their insight and plans for the organization. Host: John Holl Guests...

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Episode 198 – Denny In Temecula

Experimental Brewing - May 23, 2024 03:22 ★★★★ - 271 ratings
For the first time, Denny Conn made his way to the Southern California Homebrewers Festival in Temecula. Hear his reaction to the beers and festivities and his talk! Episode Links: Zebulon Ales – The WWII Pub with Ron Pattison – … Continue reading →

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The 2024 Hop Report

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - May 22, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you listen to this show regularly, you’ve likely heard me talk about some of our other podcasts, like Brewer to Brewer and the All About Beer podcasts. If you search All About Beer on your favorite podcast platform, you’ll find them.  You should also go to AllAboutBeer.com and read s...

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The Evolution of Sour Beer in America with Tomme Arthur at Funk Fest '24

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - May 15, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This is the second episode recorded live before an audience at Funk Fest, the great event put on by Embrace the Funk and Yazoo Brewing in Nashville, Tennessee. Tomme Arthur of the Lost Abbey talks about the evolution of sours and funky, of tradition and exploration.  Host: John Holl G...

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Brew Files – Episode 165 – REPLAY – Extract with Jay

Experimental Brewing - May 08, 2024 17:52 ★★★★ - 271 ratings
The Brew Is Out There! Given all the recent talk about extract and brewing – its time to revisit a 2017 conversation! Drew and Denny hit the phones with Jay Ankeney, a long time homebrewer in Los Angeles who’s been … Continue reading →

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Stouts and Barrels, Chili Crisp and Whiskey. Phil Wymore at Funk Fest '24

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - May 08, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This is another episode recorded live before an audience, this time at Funk Fest, the great event put on by Embrace the Funk and Yazoo Brewing in Nashville, Tennessee. Phil Wymore of Perennial Artisan Ales joins the show for a conversation about stouts, barrels, condiments, and whiskey....

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Brewing with Specialty Malts for Special Beers

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This the third of three episodes that was recorded during the Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and Duluth, Georgia.  This panel features a trio of brewers who talk with All About Beer Podcast Co-Host and noted author Don Tse about how malt is the most important ingred...

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Episode 197 – Golden Clams

Experimental Brewing - April 29, 2024 17:50 ★★★★ - 271 ratings
It’s the busy brewing season for Drew and we prove we can still make mistakes – like bringin back the infamous Clam Chowder Saison! In the Lounge we sit and talk with homebrewer Jason Barker about his recent winning efforts … Continue reading →

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Making the Case For Drinking More Cask Ale

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This the second of three episodes that was recorded during the Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and Duluth, Georgia.  This panel features a trio of cask beer experts who talk with All About Beer Publisher Andy Crouch about the very best of the process.    Host: Andy...

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Brew Files – Episode 164 – Matt’s French 75

Experimental Brewing - April 23, 2024 17:08 ★★★★ - 271 ratings
The Brew Is Out There! You’ve heard us speak about the pleasures of Alesong’s French 75 cocktail inspired barrel aged Saison. Now we’ve brought Matt Van Wyk back to discuss how their process works behind the French 75 and their … Continue reading →

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Brewers Discuss Creating Low ABV Lagers and Ales - From Little Beer IV

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - April 17, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This episode is kicking off a trio of shows that was recorded at the just concluded Little Beer IV festival hosted by Good Word Brewing and the city of Duluth, Georgia.  This panel, which was presented live during the fest, features a trio of brewers all talking about the process, cultu...

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Episode 196 – Brewlanthropy

Experimental Brewing - April 11, 2024 16:43 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 271 ratings
Proving that beer can be about more than just what’s in the the glass, Ryan Holt is on a mission to raise money one project at a time. Listen as he describes his journey to brewing with a goal. (Image … Continue reading →

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The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - April 10, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Las 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 ...

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Modern Lager Beer

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - April 03, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Jack 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...

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This Week in Rauchbier 2024

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - April 01, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Welcome 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...

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Brew Files – Episode 163 – Tom’s Not a NZ Pilsner

Experimental Brewing - March 31, 2024 19:47 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 271 ratings
The Brew Is Out There! Competition beer styles are a funny thing – sometimes a beer finds a home where it wasn’t intended, but the beer wins out regardless. Such is the case with Tom Fontes’ NZ Pils that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Episode 195 –

Experimental Brewing - March 28, 2024 16:24 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 271 ratings
This episode is filled with old speculation before the announcement of HBC changes. Denny and Drew took a little break, but you should hear our thoughts from those times and how we’ve been screwing up as well! Episode Links: Homebrewers … Continue reading →

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Episode 195 – On Mistakes and Missteps

Experimental Brewing - March 28, 2024 16:24 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 271 ratings
This episode is filled with old speculation before the announcement of HBC changes. Denny and Drew took a little break, but you should hear our thoughts from those times and how we’ve been screwing up as well! Episode Links: Homebrewers … Continue reading →

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Fiden's Brewing is Making IPA with Character and Distinction

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - March 27, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
On 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,...

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Wayne Wambles talks about beers of his past and his brewing future.

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - March 20, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
How 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 ingre...

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Brew Files – Episode 162 – Forgotten American Gold

Experimental Brewing - March 18, 2024 16:34 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 271 ratings
The Brew Is Out There! In our hyper hop focused world, we continue to lose track of once ubiquitous styles of beer. In this episode, we’re look at the once absolutely required style of American Wheat Beer – just in … Continue reading →

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Ep. 225 Meteorologist Eric Fisher

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl - March 13, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
It'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, B...