In this episode of the Hop In We're Drinkin' podcast, hosts Nick and Joe welcome John, a home brewer from Colorado, who shares his journey into the world of brewing. John recounts how he was inspired by his brother's brewing sessions and received a starter kit as a Christmas gift, which ignited his passion for home brewing. The conversation flows into the evolution of John's brewing techniques, from using extract kits to transitioning to all-grain brewing, and the impressive setup he has created in his basement, which resembles a nano-brewery. The trio discusses the challenges of finding time to brew amidst busy lives and the importance of community in the home brewing scene, particularly through John's involvement with the Mash Out Boys, a group of home brewers who share advice and support each other.