{"podcast":{"title":"That's A Food Job!","slug":"that-s-a-food-job-7044046","podcast_index_feed_id":7044046,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/294296/rss","website_url":"https://foodgrads.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/8/0/b/380bfb3f3bc109c3e55e3c100dce7605/FG_Podcast_Logo.png","author":"FoodGrads","episode_count":129,"summary":"No matter what your passion is, there's a career for everyone in food—and we're here to help you find it! On this podcast, we interview professionals across the food processing sector to uncover the stories behind their unique roles Discover what they do, why they do it and how they are shaping the world of food. Whether you're a student figuring out your next steps, a young professional seeking career guidance, or an industry veteran exploring new opportunities, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey. Join host Veronica Hislop as she speaks with experts from all corners of the food industry. From food scientists to farmers, plant managers to programmers, food safety technicians to skilled trades, supply chain managers to sales, we'll explore a wide range of exciting careers. We're here to celebrate food industry professionals and proudly say—That's a Food Job!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046"},"episode":{"title":"Delving into the Craft of Beer Making with Santiago Ampudia Vasquez, Brewer at Blackburn Brewhouse and Assistant Professor at Niagara College (#113)","slug":"delving-into-the-craft-of-beer-making-with-santiago-ampudia-vasquez-brewer-at-blackburn-brewhouse-and-assistant-professor-at-niagara-college-113","published_at":"2025-09-05T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/delving-into-the-craft-of-beer-making-with-santiago-ampudia-vasquez-brewer-at-blackburn-brewhouse-and-assistant-professor-at-niagara-college-113","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046","url":"https://foodgradspodcast.libsyn.com/delving-into-the-craft-of-beer-making-with-santiago-ampudia-vasquez-brewer-at-blackburn-brewhouse-and-assistant-professor-at-niagara-college-113","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodgradspodcast/Santiago_Audio_Version.mp3?dest-id=2312504","summary":"Santiago Ampudia Vasquez is a brewer at Blackburn Brewhouse and Assistant Professor at Niagara College. Blackburn Brewhouse, based in Niagara Falls, produces a wide range of craft beers—from lagers and pale ales to specialty brews, seltzers, and ciders. Santiago holds a Master of Science and previously taught at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. After immigrating to Canada, he changed paths by enrolling in Niagara College's Brewmaster program. Since then, he has helped the college secure first place at the 2023 U.S. Open College Beer Championship and earned a Silver medal for his Belgian Tripel, Te Tous et Bois, named after the French film that inspired it. We dive into what a brewer really does day-to-day in an independent brewery—why yeast care and cleaning can take up to 80% of the job—and the science that transforms grains into beer. Santiago also shares the skills that make a great brewer, the joy of creating new beers, and a bit of beer history along the way. If you're curious about how beer is made, the mix of science and creativity in brewing, or what it's like to work in the craft beer industry, you'll enjoy this conversation. Shownotes Santiago Ampudia Vasquez's : LinkedIn Blackburn Brewery: Website / Instagram / Niagara College: Website / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter / Facebook *** NEXT EPISODE TO CHECK OUT #86 – William (Billy) Dietz, Co-Founder and Consultant at BDH Consultants and Author *** SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY FOOD INDUSTRY CAREER TIPS → Sign up for the newsletter *** COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks) Get Career Advice (Blog) *** CONNECT Connect on Twitter Connect on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Connect on TikTok Subscribe on YouTube *** SAY THANKS Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Leave a rating on Spotify","meta_description":"Santiago Ampudia Vasquez is a brewer at Blackburn Brewhouse and Assistant Professor at Niagara College. 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