John Holl
Podcast Episode #48: Equilibrium's Ricardo Petroni and Peter Oates: Using Mathematics to Get the Most out of HoppingBy John HollRicardo Petroni and Peter Oates talk about using mathematics to get the most out of hopping, the benefits and worries of "Line Life" and what they've learned from homebrewing and measured growth to help strengthen their business today.
Question & Answer with Christopher Sidwa of Australia’s Batch Brewing Co.By John HollAs an American brewer down under, Christopher Sidwa has been able to meld two brewing traditions and, in his book, “Brew A Batch: A Beginner’s Guide to Home-Brewed Beer,” he shares his insights and hopes to inspire a new generation of brewers.
Great Beer Bars in New York, Memphis and LondonBy John HollHere are the three beer bars that we explored in the “Love Handles” department in Issue 25 (April/May 2018) of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®.
Reviews of Recently Released Beer BooksBy John HollFrom books that review and evaluate beer, to one that dives deep into ingredients, and another on the financial side of the brewing industry, there's plenty of books to help increase your beer knowledge.
Podcast Episode #47: Kane Brewing's Michael Kane: Adventures in Barrel-AgingBy John HollIn this week's podcast he talks about a brewers love for lager, why attending festivals around the country helps his New Jersey-only distribution brewery, and adventures in barrel-aging.
Blue (or Is It Green?) Beer Filled with Little HugsBy John HollBy replacing the brewing and sparge water with a sugary fruit-flavored drink, one Pennsylvania brewery has released a beer brewed with a popular kid’s snack, and Instagram users couldn’t be happier.
Podcast Episode #46: Bolero Snort's Bob Olson: The Struggles and Joy of Small Brewery OwnershipBy John HollBull puns, flavored IPA, and the challenges of contract brewing at three separate locations are just a few of the ways Bob Olson of Bolero Snort Brewery spends his day.
Protecting Waterways, One Beer at a TimeBy John HollAn IPA festival in Portland, Oregon, aims to shed light on the importance of protecting salmon-rich waterways.
Breakout Brewer: Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Co.By John HollThere’s general agreement that Alberta, Canada, is about a decade behind its brewing neighbors to the south. Still, while there’s a lot to celebrate locally, Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company in Edmonton might just be the brewery that ushers in the new age.
Podcast Episode #45: Fifth Hammer's Chris Cuzme: Keeping the Homebrewing Spirit AliveBy John HollThis week he discusses brewing seasonally and with special ingredients, how music can impact beer, and the benefits and limitations of brewing in a major city.
A Coolship Is Anything You Want It to BeBy John HollHow one brewery in Florida used an iconic car to create a coolship like no other, and how you can find inspiration for spontaneously fermented ale in the strangest places.
Brewers’ Beers: Pros Pick Their Five Fave LagersBy John HollMany brewers will say that lager is their go-to style. It’s the refreshing beer they need after a long day brewing and the perfect session companion to days at the bar with friends and coworkers. We asked five brewers to share their lager picks.