On this episode of The Mash Up, Vito visits Epidemic Ales in Concord, CA to talk to owner Erin and head brewer Shawn about their GABF Gold Medal winning American Lager, Lager at World's End, which is now available at MoreBeer! as a recipe kit! We talk about the history of brewery and their homebrewing roots, the concept behind the beer, tips for brewing lagers, and end with the state of the industry, including brewing and serving seltzers, Cold IPAs, and even beer slushies! Watch this interview as a video!➡️ https://youtu.be/vFycuxAF4KkBrew Epidemic Ales' GOLD MEDAL WINNING LAGER at home! EXTRACT ➡️ https://www.morebeer.com/products/epidemic-ales-lager-worlds-extract-beer-brewing-kit-5-gallons.htmlALL-GRAIN ➡️ https://www.morebeer.com/products/epidemic-ales-lager-worlds-unmilled-base-malt.html⭐️ Subscribe to MoreBeer! on YouTube ⭐️https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv58v5jA_N-kdVMpLB-yL5w?sub_confirmation=10:00 Intro0:42 The History of Epidemic Ales3:21 Winning a GABF Gold Medal for Lager at Worlds End4:43 Using Viking Malt in the Gold Medal Winning Lager6:26 The Concept Behind Lager at Worlds End7:44 Tips for Brewing Lagers14:32 State of the Beer Industry22:13 Tasting a Flight of Beers at Epidemic