While we have varying degrees of knowledge and education in the industry, some things—such as accuracy, cleaning, and sanitation—need to follow standards. This is an idea Karen “Kay” Gonzalez—an alumnus of the ABTech Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast program—agrees on. Being mindful of accuracy, Kay notes, is what made her brewery succeed well. And she’s right—to be a successful brewer in the industry, you have to have a mind for perfection.
In this episode, Kay and I discuss the accuracy and perfection required to meet industry standards. We also dissect the wonderful things to see and do at the Craft Brewers Conference.
“Everything in moderation.” - Kay Gonzalez
This week on Consuming the Craft:
● Kay’s trip from Asheville to the Craft Brewers Conference
● The refresher courses Kay and her team took at the CBC
● Craft brewery industry standards and why you need to be a perfectionist when working in the industry
● How COVID-19 has changed brewers’ perspectives on cleaning and sanitation
● The Beer Queen of Bavaria and other interesting things to see at the CBC
Connect with Kay Gonzalez:
● Oklawaha Brewing Company
● Oklawaha Brewing Company on Facebook
● Oklawaha Brewing Company on Instagram
● Kay Gonzalez on Instagram
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