John Holl
The History of Spotted CowBy John HollHow a trip to a museum inspired a modern classic and the best-selling beer in Wisconsin.
Beers for a Cause: Fighting CancerBy John HollBeers and brewery initiatives are frequently aimed at detecting, preventing, and curing cancers. There’s a new one in the mix.
Podcast Episode 79: Randy Mosher: The Importance of Homebrewing and What It Means for the Future of BeerBy John HollRandy Mosher is an authoritative voice in beer but he’s still a student at heart. As an author, brewer, and consultant, he’s continuously looking to work with new ingredients, reconsider off-flavors, and try new brewing methods.
Using Clean Wood for Traditional Beer StylesBy John HollFoeders are becoming a more common sight in breweries these days, and while it’s true that the majority of the brewers are using the vessels for wild or mixed-fermentation beers, others are putting the wood to use for their clean programs.
Breakout Brewer: Parish Brewing Co.By John HollBy finding the “white space” in the brewing industry—that is the styles, trends, and flavors that still need to be explored, Parish Brewing Co. is working to stay competitive and give customers a reason to get continually excited about its beer.
Podcast Episode 76: BraufactuM's Marc Rauschmann: Think You Know German Beer? This Conversation Might Challenge Those NotionsBy John HollWe’re catching up with Marc Rauschmann the brewmaster of Germany’s BraufactuM, talking about the misconceptions of and pushing the boundaries of the Reinheitsgebot.
Ballots Open for AHA Governing Committee MembersBy John HollAmerican Homebrewers Association members can now vote among fifteen candidates for three open positions.
Pick Six: Randy Mosher Talks About Beers that Shaped a CareerBy John HollRandy Mosher, the author, is also the creative force behind both Forbidden Root Brewery and 5 Rabbit Cervecería in Chicago. Here, here talks about beers he’s tasted over his career in beer that have helped form many of his memorable lessons.
Podcast Episode 74: Deschutes Brewery's Veronica Vega: Creation, Trial, Error, and Eventual Completion of New BeersBy John HollVeronica Vega, the head brewer at Dechutes Brewing Co. in Bend, Oregon walks us through the creation, trial, error, and eventual completion of the brewery's new light pilsner.
Brewing Beers with Wild FruitBy John HollFinding and picking fruits with enough natural yeast on them and adding them to your beer is a great way to not only infuse flavor but also add a local bent to your next recipe.
Podcast Episode 73: Lazy Magnolia’s Leslie Henderson: Brewing the Flavor of the SouthBy John HollCofounder and brewer Leslie Henderson talks about changing perspectives, brewing with nuts, and how harnessing rain water might be one of the next big advancements in beer.
The James Beard Award Recognizes BeerBy John HollThe 2019 list of James Beard Award semifinalists includes five brewing-industry professionals, highlighting the important role the beverage plays in dining today