Jacob Sembrano, passionate brewer at Cruz Blanca, discusses crafting technically challenging beers with beautiful ingredients and stories. Topics include pushing fermentation temperatures, brewing a red corn lager, using black and heavily roasted malts in stouts, building body without excessive sweetness, and growing the brand through partnerships. Listen to hear about brewing a 100% corn grisette, challenges of specific beer styles, and the unique and acidic gurzette beer. Challenges and opportunities in the industry are also explored.
