One of the most fascinating insights here is the tradition of playing classical music for the yeast that grows in the fermenting tanks. Wall-mounted speakers output soothing melodies throughout the building and while it is a pleasant surprise, it is rather unsettling at the volume chosen when walking along the open grate levels near open holding tanks. This is not the place to loose your train of thought or become lost in a symphony of sounds. It does, however, make sense that happy yeast is good yeast and the end product is a reflection of the care and effort the tequileros put forth.
The large fermentation tanks at Cazadores fill an entire building and the yeast is treated to classical music which blares from wall-mounted speakers.
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