In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Rodriguez-Montfort, founder of Cerveceria Paracaidista, one of Mexico City’s most creative and adventurous craft breweries. Adrian shares his journey from importing craft beers from the U.S. and the U.K. to launching Paracaidista, a brewery known for its bold, boundary-pushing beers. From their flagship hoppy Belgian-style Saison to their unique sour ales using native ingredients like agave worm salt, Paracaidista embodies the spirit of experimentation.
Adrian discusses the evolution of the Mexican craft beer scene, the challenges of operating in a market dominated by macrobreweries, and the growing demand for diverse beer styles beyond the typical lagers. We also dive into the brewery’s philosophy of creating complex, technically challenging beers and the recent opening of their Taproom in one of Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhoods, where they experiment with small batches and engage directly with the local beer community.
Whether you’re interested in craft beer, Mexican brewing culture, or the art of combining traditional ingredients with modern brewing techniques, this episode is packed with insights from one of Mexico’s leading craft brewers. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed this episode!