John Holl

John Holl

John Holl is the author of Drink Beer, Think Beer: Getting to the Bottom of Every Pint, and has worked for both Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® and All About Beer Magazine.


Case Study: Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.

There’s something serendipitous when two groups who want to do a similar thing find each other and realize that working together they can achieve a dream. Narrow Gauge Brewing is a St. Louis brewery continuing a proud tradition, one batch at a time.

Case Study: Starr Hill Brewery

Starr Hill Brewery started as a brewpub and shared space with a music hall of the same name in Charlottesville. It was the second craft brewery to open in the Commonwealth and quickly grew in popularity thanks to its proximity to the music industry.

Case Study: Bierstadt Lagerhaus

The goal is an ambitious one, but not without precedent. In the same way Left Hand Brewing Co. took on (and largely beat) Guinness in its home state of Colorado, Denver’s Bierstadt Lagerhaus is aiming to take on Stella Artois in Denver.

Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Getting Social with Beer

Beer Professionals share their tips for best brewery social media practices.

Case Study: Two Roads Brewing Company

Three beer veterans with different backgrounds but the necessary skill sets banded together five years ago to open Two Roads Brewing Company. It not only turns out their own beers but also contracts recipes for celebrated and sought-after brands.

Inside the New Samuel Adams Boston Tap Room

In its thirty-four years, the Boston Beer Company has done a lot. Late last year, however, it did something it has never done: it opened a taproom at its iconic Boston location.

Q & A: Larry Bell of Bell's Brewery

Larry Bell, the founder of Bell's Brewery sits down for a conversation on history, the current state of the industry, and the future of his company.

U.S. Proposal on Steel and Aluminum Could Impact Brewing Industry

The Department of Commerce found that the quantities and circumstances of steel and aluminum imports 'threaten to impair the national security.'

The Current State of Hops

What’s happening with hops? It’s not that complicated, actually. Increased demand for hoppy ales and lagers has led to excellent growth in the agriculture sector. Can it last? Yes, but everyone needs to pay attention to the numbers and actual needs.

Texas Brewers Launch Political Action Committee to Take on State Laws

CraftPAC will “protect the rights of Texas breweries and champion common sense, 21st century legislative reforms.”