The Pinches Yeasts of Mezcal

The Pinches Yeasts of Mezcal (According to the Royal Spanish Academy, “Pinche” refers to a person who provides auxiliary services in the kitchen.) Yeast refers to a living organism, typically a unicellular fungus measuring around 2 to 4 micrometers (μm), which produces enzymes that trigger significant biochemical changes in natural organic products (fermentation). They have the ability … More The Pinches Yeasts of Mezcal

The Alcohol Content of Your Mezcal  

*Published in Spanish on May 11, 2021*   he Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM) 142 SSA states that no alcoholic beverage made or sold in Mexico can exceed 55° Gay-Lussac (GL) or 110 proof. Meanwhile, NOM 070 SCFI requires a minimum of 35 GL (70 proof) for a spirit to legally be called mezcal. Before any official regulations were established—and even before mezcal was recognized as … More The Alcohol Content of Your Mezcal