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Drink Beer, Think Beer is a weekly conversation with brewers, growers, and other brewing industry professionals that explores the art, culture, and business of craft beer. Hosted by John Holl and recorded on location, this podcast gets to the bottom of every pint and offers insight into the dynamic world of beer.

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Drink Beer, Think Beer is a weekly conversation with brewers, growers, and other brewing industry professionals that explores the art, culture, and business of craft beer. Hosted by John Holl and recorded on location, this podcast gets to the bottom of every pint and offers insight into the dynamic world of beer.

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

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

    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.
    Phil Wymore is the Co-Founder of Perennial Artisan Ales in St. Louis, MO, established in 2011.  Prior to opening Perennial, Phil spent time in Chicago as the Cellar Manager of Goose Island, the Head Brewer of Half Acre, and attended the Siebel Institute.  In 2021, he started Passenger Foods, a one-person operation that makes chili crisp.  In 2023, he co-founded Common Ritual, an independent bottler that discovers extraordinary whiskies produced by underrepresented distilleries.
    Host: John Holl
    Guest: Phil Wymore
    Sponsors: All About Beer
    Tags: Travel, Funk Fest, Stout, Barrels, History, St. Louis, Goose Island, Whiskey
    Photo by Brandon Jones

    • 49 min
    Brewing with Specialty Malts for Special Beers

    Brewing with Specialty Malts for Special Beers

    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 ingredients for little beers. From heritage grains, to stalwarts, a look at how grains bring out flavor in small beers and why it should be better appreciated.
     
    Host: Don Tse Guests: Amanda Cardinali, Ryan Ziarko, Brett SchweigertSponsors: All About BeerTags: Travel, Little Beers, Malt, CulturePhoto by John Holl 

    • 36 min
    Making the Case For Drinking More Cask Ale

    Making the Case For Drinking More Cask Ale

    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 CrouchGuests: Steve Hamburg, Todd DiMatteo, Neil CallaghanSponsors: All About BeerTags: Travel, Little Beers, Ales, Cask Ale, CulturePhoto by John Holl 

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

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

    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, culture, and general greatness of low abv ales and lagers. Guests include: Zach Adams of Fox Farm Brewery, John Branding of Wheatland Spring + Brewery, and Todd Boera of Fonta Flora.
    This Episode is Sponsored by:
    Visit the Wonkas of tea beer at booth 2390. Firsd Tea has teas and botanicals to create new colors, flavors, and textures to craft beer and hard teas. Firsd Tea even has beer and cocktail recipes with popping boba. Step into pure imagination at booth 2390 at the Vegas CBC or email info@firsdtea.com.
     
     
    Malteurop Malting Company is North American proud with premium grains from field to flavor. Their selections include Base, Specialty and Distillers malt varieties. Stop by their Booth #2143 at the Craft Brewers Conference in Vegas!
    Host: John HollGuests: Zach Adams, John Branding, Todd BoeraSponsors: All About BeerTags: Travel, Little Beers, Ales, Brewing, CulturePhoto by John Holl 

    • 37 min
    The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas

    The Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Las Vegas

    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 up all the tips to make the most out of your drinking time on and off the strip.
    For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.
    This Episode is Sponsored by:
    Visit the Wonkas of tea beer at booth 2390. Firsd Tea has teas and botanicals to create new colors, flavors, and textures to craft beer and hard teas. Firsd Tea even has beer and cocktail recipes with popping boba. Step into pure imagination at booth 2390 at the Vegas CBC or email info@firsdtea.com.
     
     
    Malteurop Malting Company is North American proud with premium grains from field to flavor. Their selections include Base, Specialty and Distillers malt varieties. Stop by their Booth #2143 at the Craft Brewers Conference in Vegas!
    Host: John HollGuests: Wyndee Forrest, David Pascual, and Dan PixleySponsors: All About BeerTags: Travel, Casinos, Beer, Las Vegas, DiningPhoto art by Canva

    • 53 min
    Modern Lager Beer

    Modern Lager Beer

    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 HollGuests: Jack Hendler and Joe ConnollySponsors: All About BeerTags: Lager, Tradition, Fermentation, Germany, LandbierPhoto by Brewers Publications

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

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111 Ratings

111 Ratings

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Great podcast.

John is so knowledgeable. Especially loved his interview with Kelsey Grammer.

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Awesome podcast!

John is an absolute journalist! I love the podcast and will recommend it to anyone I speak to!! Cheers, John!!

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Nate Schweber episode

I truly enjoyed this episode. Although there was no discussion of beer, the discussion and information about nature was outstanding. Well done, thank you.

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