John Holl
Podcast Episode 60: Neighborhood Restaurant Group's Greg Engert: Building the Best Drinking ExperienceBy John HollThis week on the podcast is Greg Engert, the beer director and managing partner for Neighborhood Restaurant Group in Washington D.C. which includes Bluejacket, The Sovereign, Churchkey, and Birch and Barley, among others.
John Holl's Best of 2018By John HollCraft Beer and Brewing Magazine®’s senior editor and author of the new book, Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint, “poured” over his notebooks of beer notes and interviews to share what he’s enjoyed over the past year.
Sierra Nevada Resilience Butte County Proud IPA RecipeBy John HollSierra Nevada asked the brewing community for help, and more than 1,000 breweries stood up. A special IPA is coming to taps near you soon to help victims of the California wild fires, and you can brew the recipe at home.
Black Friday 2018 Beer ReleasesBy John HollBlack Friday is not just a day for shopping; it’s a chance to stock your beer cellar because many breweries around the country have embraced the day as a chance to release special bottles. Here are the announcements for just a few.
Podcast Episode 58: Hopworks Urban Brewery's Justin Miller: The Important Relationship Between Farm and BreweryBy John HollThere's a lot to like about brewing in Portland, Oregon but for Justin Miller the Head Brewer of Hopworks Urban Brewery having access to terrific hop growers just a short drive away tops the list.
Local Breweries Helping While the Camp Fire in California Rages onBy John HollSierra Nevada Brewing Co. has stepped up with a relief fund for the fire, after its sprawling campus was threatened with destruction last week.
Beer Bars We Love in Minnesota, Colorado, and ScotlandBy John HollHere are three beer bars that our correspondents examined in Issue 27 of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine. Find the best pints in Minneapolis, Longmont, and Aberdeen with these Love Handles.
A Beer for That Leftover Candy CornBy John HollOnce a year the candy that resembles a vegetable takes over America. What was once confined to trick-or-treat bags is now finding its way into beer.
Podcast Episode 56: Founders' Dave Engbers: Is Founders the Last of the One Million Barrel Breweries?By John HollDave Engbers, the cofounder at Founders Brewing Company has learned a lot about brewing from both the beers he likes to drink, and how it's evolved to the way to keep the lights on.
2018 Halloween Candy and Beer PairingBy John HollHere are some suggestions on the right style of beer to pair with all the different candy currently filling bowls and bags in your house.
Beercation: Nashville, TennesseeBy John HollThe metro area is booming, with countless cranes on the horizon and traffic to match. Still, this city has managed to retain its Southern charm. The brewing industry has risen with the times. It’s time to go drinking in Nashville.
A Different Kind of Beer BootBy John HollL.L. Bean, the boot, clothing, and outdoor gear company, partnered with a number of local breweries to highlight small-batch craftsmanship as well as their surroundings.