We’re sitting down with Shanleigh Thomsen (@shanferments) — fermentation scientist, industry strategist, and an insightful voice in the alcohol space.With a decade of experience across brewing, hops, and product development, Shan has worked at every level of the alcohol supply chain — from global beverage brands to regional farms. She holds a Master’s in Food Science and is currently pursuing her MBA at UC Davis, where she focuses on market strategy and ingredient innovation.In this episode, we’ll dig into:🌿 Behind-the-scenes of hop growing & the seasonal realities of the supply chain🍇 What brewers and drinkers get wrong about sourcing ingredients🔬 Fermentation trends across beer, wine, cider & non-alc🌎 Sustainability & storytelling in craft beverage marketingThis one’s a must-listen for brewers, brand builders, and fermentation nerds alike.#IndustryProPodcast #ShanFerments #BreakingBrews #FermentationScience #CraftBeer #HopHarvest #AlcoholInnovation #SustainableBrewing #CraftBeverage #WomenInBeer #BreweryLife #BeverageMarketing #IngredientSourcing #FutureOfFermentation #BrewingIndustry #SensoryScience