Steve Gonzalez
How did you get into the beer industry? Why does beer matter to you?
I'm a decent scientist with a deep love of history and my family has a culinary background, from French to Mexican cuisine. I took a break from studying in college to homebrew with some friends and saw all of those things in beer: science, heritage, anthropology, food presentation, and preparation. A natural fit, and a perfect way to step away from physics and organic chemistry for a few hours.
Why do you judge at the World Beer Cup? What does judging at the World Beer Cup mean to you?
It keeps me current, I get to taste things I have never tried before with no preconceptions, no biases. All of that makes me a better brewer!
