John Holl
Breakout Brewer: Bonn Place BrewingBy John HollAfter spending just a little time with Sam Masotto and talking beer, it’s hard not to think of the Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde comparison. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based brewer talks about his appreciation of the classics, but not being defined by styles.
An Ode to Sierra Nevada Pale AleBy John HollIt’s the beer that built this current movement—an American twist on an established style that pushed the boundary of hops. And almost forty years after its debut, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale remains both beloved and timeless.
Hop or Artichoke? A Whole Lot of ConfusionBy John HollIt's all about perspective. What some people see as a hops cone, others see as an artichoke, or vice versa. Can the confusion lead to collaboration?
Podcast Episode 38: The Bruery’s Patrick Rue: Bringing New Flavors to BeerBy John HollPatrick Rue, founder of The Bruery, is always trying to learn more and find new ways to bring new flavors to his beer. He sits down for a wide ranging conversation with John Holl about education, bottle societies, ownership, and much more.
Five on Five: Pale AleBy John HollWe asked five brewers and industry pros from around the country to share recommended favorite pale ales.
The Return of a New York BeerBy John HollIn the 1950s Piels was the local lager identifiable thanks to Bert and Harry, two animated pals from radio-and-television campaigns. After being passed around from one large brewery to another, Piels is now back in family hands and looking at a second act
Pick Six with Tom Kehoe of Yards BrewingBy John HollFor his 6- (ahem 7-) pack, Tom Kehoe of Yards Brewing Company still finds inspiration from the beers that formed his early opinion of craft beer, but he also takes the time to explore new flavors and search for something that could become a new favorite.
Malt Matters in Your Pale AleBy John HollIn a proper pale ale, the focus is, correctly, on the hops. However, no matter whether that pale ale is British in origin, or American, or Belgian, or is from the new hazy school, the malt that goes into the recipe matters.
Podcast Episode #36: The Lost Abbey's Tomme Arthur: The Future, The Past, and Creating BeersBy John HollRecently, Arthur laid down a challenge. "Our industry has become reliant on collaborating solely on hazier shades of winter. It feels done and done. Can we please chart a new destination," he asked. In this episode he goes deeper with John Holl.
Beer Books: Travel, History, and InsightBy John HollBefore you pack a bag in search of new hops-fueled adventures, here are a few new books that that will inspire you to hit the road and order a pint.
Breakout Brewery: New Realm Brewing Co.By John HollMitch Steele, the long-time brewmaster for Stone Brewing, and one of the most thoughtful brewers in the industry talks about his new venture, New Realm Brewing Co. in Atlanta.
Book Review: Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out by Josh NoelBy John HollReporter Josh Noel masterfully tackles the complicated and important story of Goose Island in his new book "Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out." Every fan of craft beer should purchase and immediately read this book, says our senior editor John Holl.