Beer brings everyone together and it helps if you have a good internet connection nowadays. This week we chat across the pond to Chris of Mason's Brewing Company! We learn how the Americans do it and Chris even asks us some questions! We look forward to doing more episodes like these in the future, what do you think?If you have any recommendations for us, feel free to email [email protected]:Correction Corner on East vs West Coast - 03:04Not using bittering hops - 06:42Challenging high ABV beers in the US - 09:16Mason's Brewery and Cans - 12:27The name 'Mason'- 15:35Starting out in the business - 16:40How do you select your hops? - 20:26Dealing with haters - 23:05Mason's brew pub - 28:21Hipster Apocalypse - 30:23Who makes the best stout? Why do english drink crap American beers? - 39:48Crypster IPA sour & Collaboration - 47:55C***D-19's impact on the US - 51:58Getting staff to be passionate about your product - 59:25Kickstarting a brewery in the UK & US - 1:06:03Gypsy brewing in the US - 1:13:46Thanks to Vessel Beer Shop, our one and only beer shop partner! Find them at: vesselbeer.co.uk