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Sake Yeast in Tequila?! The First Ever Release at NOM 1414 Changes Everything
Tequila Rimari is the first tequila ever made using sake yeast, produced at NOM 1414 with master distiller Sergio Cruze. In this full interview, founder Dheeraj Naidu explains why sake yeast changes fermentation, flavor, and tequila forever. In this full-length interview on Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Dheeraj Naidu, founder of Tequila Rimari, to talk about something that has never been done before in tequila. Using sake yeast to ferment tequila. We break down: • Why sake yeast was chosen over traditional tequila yeast • How fermentation impacts flavor, mouthfeel, and aroma • What makes this tequila different from anything else on the market • Producing tequila at NOM 1414 • Working with legendary master distiller Sergio Cruze • Innovation vs tradition in modern tequila • What tequila fans should taste for when yeast changes Check out https://tequilarimari.com/ This conversation goes deep into tequila production, fermentation science, and innovation, while still respecting traditional tequila values. If you’re into additive-free tequila, fermentation, yeast experimentation, or high-quality production, this interview is for you. Subscribe for more tequila interviews, reviews, and behind-the-scenes content. Cheers! #TequilaRimari #SakeYeast #TequilaInnovation #NOM1414 #SergioCruze #TequilaInterview #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaNerd #TequilaEducation #TastingTequilaWithBrad © Tasting Tequila with Brad
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