Ollie Blog Author
Giovanni Albanese
Giovanni is a content writer for Next Glass, contributing to the Ollie blog. He is a writer by day and a brewer/business owner by night, owning and operating Settle Down Brewery & Taproom in Gilroy, California.
Giovanni is passionate about a number of things, including history, documentaries and sports, but none more than reporting/writing and brewing beer. After receiving a radio broadcasting degree then a journalism degree from Salem State College in his home state of Massachusetts, he relocated to California in 2008.
Then, his writing career kicked off – covering sports, business, politics and more along the way – while concurrently dabbling in home brewing. The home brewing turned pro in 2021 when he launched SDB Brewing Company. Settle Down Beer officially opened in February.
Blog Posts by Giovanni
April 11, 2024
RipeLocker: Innovative Technology Extends Wet Hop Season
There’s something about enjoying a wet hop beer like no other. The hop harvest in the U.S. is treated like the holiday season for the ...
April 9, 2024
Hop Report: How Hops Performed in the United States in 2023
Hops are one of the most crucial ingredients in beer, so brewers need to stay on top of how they’re performing. Recently, the USDA released ...
April 4, 2024
YCH 702: Everything You Need to Know About the New Flowable Hop Product
There is no shortage of innovations available to craft brewers. When running a successful brewery, making beer often boils down to maximizing yield and putting ...
March 28, 2024
How Can ALDC Prevent Diacetyl and Hop Creep?
Tight brewing processes are always crucial for creating great beer. However, adding ways to shore up any would-be issues before they arise is also helpful. ...