#178 | Alex Troncoso, Lost and Grounded Brewers

Staying true to yourself, building a positive working culture, creating a business people admire and also producing beers that consumers and your peers enjoy are traits any brewery owner strives for. Today’s guest has all of those in abundance. Since opening for business in the summer of 2016, Lost and Grounded Brewers of Bristol, have cemented themselves as one of the finest breweries – not only in the UK – but Europe, too. Founded by Annie Clements and Alex Troncoso, the brewery as made its name through early releases such has Keller Pils, Running with Sceptres and Hop-Hand Fallacy and wih more recent additions such as Extra Nice, Wanna Go To The Sun and Helles. So as the brewery approaches its latest anniversary, and with another busy summer ahead helping satiate the nation’s lager lovers, we caught up with Alex to reflect on the Lost and Grounded journey so-far.  We discuss how a commitment to producing lager meant playing the long game, the talented team that helps keep the brewery ticking and why if you’re going to make beer then you should do it for the right reasons. And to read more about the early days of the brewery, you can check out our article from 2016 right here.