Ep. 114 - Brewers Talk About the Best of the Year

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Show notes from Host John Holl:

"Wine Enthusiast Magazine released its Top 50 Beers of the Year list earlier this week. I’m the contributing editor for beer in those pages, and you should give it a look if you haven’t already. In thinking about the list and all the beers I was lucky enough to taste on the blind panels this year I wanted to bring together some brewing industry folks – those who are on the list - for a chat about the year that was and where they see the current state of beer.

The panel includes:

- Lisa Allen, the head brewer of Heater Allen Brewing

- Jude La Rose of Hop Butcher for the World

- Matthew Steinberg of Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing

- Cambria Griffith of Radiant Beer Co.

This quickly turned into a fun back and forth between them, sharing stories about shared experiences and unique challenges, and a shared fondness of baked goods.

Thanks for listening."

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• Host: John Holl
• Guests: Lisa Allen, Cambria Griffith, Jude La Rose, Matthew Steinberg
• Sponsors: NZ Hops, Stomp Stickers, Athletic Brewing, and The Beer Edge
• Tags: Beer, Lager, IPA, Coffee Cake, Adjuncts, Taprooms, Marketing, Distribution, Customer Experience, Brave Noise