Today is the 39th birthday of John Holl, who’s a journalist that came over to the dark side full time; dark beer, that is. Originally on the staff of the Gray Lady — the New York Times — he’s now writing exclusively about beer from his home in northern New Jersey, and more recently he’s become a senior editor at Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine. Online, he’s at Beer Briefing and his latest book is the American Craft Beer Cookbook. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know John during some travel over the last few years, from Denver to Boston, and even in Chile. He’s a great addition to the fraternity of beer writers. Join me in wishing John a very happy birthday.
After the first Beer Bloggers Conference, having lunch at Euclid Hall in Denver, before flying home.
A few years ago in Chile, judging at the Copa Cervezas de America 2011 (John’s on the right in the back row).
Visiting Maltexco, also in Chile (this time, John’s on the left).
At a lunch at Euclid Hall in Denver; John, me, Greg Koch and Jacob McKean, Stone Brewing’s former blogger.
With Stephen Beaumont and Stan Hieronymous, taking a pizza from Sandlot Brewing to Great Divide during GABF last year.
In Boston last year at Harpoon Brewery after John missed his flight, after forgetting his keys, which ultimately made for a great afternoon.
A portrait of the beer writer as a young man.
Damned good addition. Happy birthday, John!
You are too young! Happy Birthday, John!
Happy birthday John! You write about beer, but when are you going to be old enough to drink it?
Bob, I’m the only age that time allows.
I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for John Holl. Well, except for Twitter.
John is proof that a mentor does not have to be older than the mentee. Cheers!