Tim Sciascia (Co-founder of Cellarmaker) Joins the Berkeley Yeast Team!

Tim Sciascia (Co-founder of Cellarmaker) Joins the Berkeley Yeast Team!
Tim Sciascia, Co-founder and Director of Brewing and Blending at the renowned Cellarmaker Brewing Co., has officially joined the Berkeley Yeast team. For those unfamiliar, Cellarmaker has earned a devoted following and numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 20 Small Craft Breweries by Craft Beer & Brewing in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Tim utilized Berkeley Yeast strains to craft some of Cellarmaker’s most celebrated beers. Now, as Berkeley Yeast’s Brand Ambassador, he’s excited to share how brewers can harness these innovative strains to create award-winning beers. Notably, Cellarmaker’s house strains—Fresh Chico and Tropics London—were instrumental in producing the clean, vibrant, and hop-forward beers that became their hallmark.

As Tim shares, “I’ve always believed in pushing the boundaries of brewing, and I’m joining Berkeley Yeast because they’re the most innovative team in the industry today. Their commitment to excellence and their vision for the future of fermentation aligns perfectly with where I see the industry heading. I’m excited to help brewers everywhere take their beers to the next level.”

With Tim on board, we’re thrilled to offer brewers not only the most advanced yeast strains on the market but also the hands-on expertise to help you maximize their potential. Whether you’re brewing a hop-forward IPA, a nuanced barrel-aged stout, or anything in between, Tim is here to share his knowledge and insights to help you create your best beers yet.

Stay tuned for more from Tim and the Berkeley Yeast team.

Questions for Tim? Ask Away!
Tim@berkeleyyeast.com

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