On this episode of The Mash Up, MoreBeer! visits Oak Barrel Winecraft in Berkeley CA, which has been open since 1957! Vito talks to them about their history, how COVID and the pandemic have affected them, and why it's so important to support your local homebrew store.Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BWb-yWRIlu4Learn more about Oak Barrel Winecraft and drop by if you're in the area! https://oakbarrel.com/(510) 849-04001443 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702Subscribe to MoreBeer! on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv58...0:00 Intro1:44 The History of Oak Barrel Winecraft from Homer Smith5:35 Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Used to Buy Supplies Here7:42 Community is the Most Important Thing at a LHBS9:21 Oak Barrel's New Owner Stacey Stevenson's Background12:11 COVID and The Pandemic's Effect on Business14:12 Vito's Tribute to Lee Sheppard15:06 How Oak Barrel is Giving Back to their Customers and Community18:46 Food Fermentation and Other DIY Projects20:05 Homebrewing Competitions and Festivals23:10 Why You Must Support Your Local Homebrew Store