What happens when invading beetles destroy your hop crop? You brew anyway!

James and Steve visit Firestone Walker Brewery in Paso Robles, California, where they use oak barrels for primary fermentation.

James and Steve mingle among the home brewers at the National Homebrewers Conference Club Night.

James and Steve work the crowd at National Homebrewers Conference Pro Night.

James and Steve caramelize some sugar in an attempt to make syrup for a Belgian beer.

James and Steve bring together the yeasty cousins again for two takes on crusty deliciousness.

James and Steve create their own specialty grains by roasting Maris Otter pale malt for different lengths of time.

James travels to Bastrop, Texas, to the home of Chris Colby, editor of Brew Your Own magazine. Chris shows off his barley field and potted hops.

James divides, transplants, and shares his prized Cascade hops with Steve. Steve takes a turn as director.

Steve whips up a delicious bread pudding to celebrate fat Tuesday, using Ice Barleywine sauce as a topper.