A-B Tech’s Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast alumni, Karen (Kay) Gonzalez, joins me to share her experiences during her month-long trip to Mexico. She reveals the main flavor characteristics of the beers she tried and what she missed about American beer. We discuss why Mexico is one of the leading rum producers and what it’s like to bring diversity to the brewing industry. Kay shares the new recipes she is working on and tips for anyone wanting to start a craft brewing company. And in our Booze Clues segment, Kay and I sample Two Trees Rye Bourbon.
This week on Consuming the Craft:
● The beers Kay sampled during her month-long trip to Mexico
● The main characteristics Kay noticed about the beverages she tried
● Why Mexico is one of the leading producers of rum in the world
● How Kay’s company is bringing diversity to the brewing industry
● Booze Clues: Two Trees Rye Bourbon
● What Kay missed about American beer during her visit
● The current challenges with Aluminium supply in the brewery industry
● New recipes that Kay is developing
● Advice for anyone thinking of starting a craft brewing business
● Future plans for Kay in the brewing business
Connect with Kay Gonzalez:
● Oklawaha Brewing Company
● Oklawaha Brewing Company on Facebook
● Oklawaha Brewing Company on Instagram
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