Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Why Bale Breaker Beers Are A (Top)Cut Above

 Back in Yakima for a second week and visiting another brewery. This time it’s Bale Breaker, the famed Washington brewery with its very own hop fields. Don Tse is again i

Single Hill Kicks Off the 2026 Hop Harvest in Yakima

This episode was recorded in Yakima, Washington where the 2026 hop harvest is just getting under way. Lots of brewers and beer fans will be making their way through this

Focusing on Quality, La Cumbre Brewing Stays the Course

A conversation with Jeff Erway of La Cumbre Brewing on quality, not folding to trends, and being true to the brewer's core mission. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podc

The Story of Lone Star Beer

Beer is soaked into the fabric of American history. There are important and timeless brands that have become a part of communities and can tell the story of a place and a

One Iconic Beer: Bass Ale

On this episode, you'll hear the remarkable story of Bass Pale Ale. This story begins at the dawn of the industrial age, and charts Bass’s rise as one of the first global

The Evolution of Barrel and Flow

Day Bracey, the co-founder of the Barrel and Flow Festival is here to talk about the evolution of the community minded gathering. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcast

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Continues to Grow and Innovate

Great Lakes Brewing Co. recently turned 38-years-old and the Cleveland, Ohio brewery continues to innovate and grow. CEO Chris Brown sits down for a conversation about ta

Remembering Alan Sprints of Hair of the Dog

This is a somber episode as we celebrate the life of Alan Sprints, the founder of Hair of the Dog brewery who died last weekend at age 66. The cause was bladder cancer.

BONUS: Uncovering Innovation in Beer

A bonus episode of the All About Beer podcast that goes deep on innovation in the beer space. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and t

Brewing Exceptional Beer in South Africa's Wine Country

A conversation with Nick Smith of South Africa's Soul Barrel Brewing. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming e

Effectively Using Technology in the Brewing Process

How are breweries making decisions based on data? Brewing is still very hands on and it’s also artistic and creative, but there are benefits to using tech to help the pro

How Harpoon Brewery Made it 40 Years, and What Comes Next

Andy Crouch interviews Dan Kenary, the co-founder of Harpoon Brewery, on the company's 40th Anniversary. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original arti

How Do Brewers Overcome the "Lager is Cheap" Messaging

Andy Crouch hosts a special episode of the podcast recorded live from Notch Brewing's Forever Lager '26 Festival. The panel includes Brittney Barrie of Barrie Haus Brewin

Now That Lager is Cool, How Long Until it's Not?

A panel conversation recorded during Notch Brewing’s Forever Lager '26 festival. A smart group of brewing professionals got together and answered the question: How do you

Creative Ways to Bring People to a Brewery

As the summer season heats up, Jason Ufema of Shy Bear Brewing joins the podcast to talk about how he is embracing outdoor space, an active kitchen, and brewing beers tha

A Shift in Beer Preferences Brings New Drinks to the Table

During the recent craft brewers conference All About Beer set up at Human Robot for a suite of podcasts. I was happy to get together with Brandon Jones, the long-time bre

Celebrating the English Mild

Mild is one of the oldest continuous beer styles in the English speaking world, it was the working class pint, the beer that fueled industrial England, pulled from cask a

"Adjunct" Doesn't Mean "Cheap" When it Comes to Beer

There was a time when "adjunct" meant "cheap beer." One of America's largest breweries even paid millions of dollars to run television commercials during the Super Bowl a

The Perfect Beer Pour Makes All the Difference

From side pull to beer engine, the perfect pour makes all the difference to how you enjoy a beer.  The pub isn't just the place you drink the beer.  Great pubs know that

Understanding Hop Sensory Helps Beer Taste Better

Let’s talk about hop sensory. Last week the craft brewers conference was held in Philadelphia and brewers from around the world worked to better understand processes, ing