Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

A conversation with Shelley and Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms in Moxee, Washington about the 2026 hop harvest and what life is like for families during the regions busiest time of the year.


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Host: John Holl
Guests: Shelley and Eric Desmarais
Sponsors: Berkeley Yeast, All About Beer
Tags: Hops, Harvest, Family, Farming, Business
Photo:
By John Holl

Creators and Guests

Host
John Holl
John Holl is the editor of All About Beer
Producer
All About Beer
Est. 1979. Beer news, reviews, podcasts, and features from America’s oldest beer media brand. Ready to party after an unexpectedly long slumber.

What is Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl?

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.