SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
- James talks about their approach to producing malt and the UK’s ideal climate for barley.
- The tendency of American breweries to use different malts at the cost of defining their brand.
- James reveals his favorite part about doing business with American brewers.
- What John did to land the job as head brewer at The Vermont Pub & Brewery in 1995.
- The particular characteristics of Fawcett’s Pearl malt that makes it John’s obvious favorite.
- The different experiences of drinking the same number of beers in the US versus the UK.
- The guests consider whether it is possible to make a terrible beer from the best ingredients
