Meet the Yeast Beasts
We are passionate scientists and entrepreneurs building a prosperous and reliable yeast community. Together, we represent decades of experience in biochemical research and the yeast fermentation industry. Our mission is to provide you the highest quality yeast and exceptional local service.
Welcome to the family of yeast beasts!
Carlos Corona
Chief Executive Officer
To me, yeast is much more than just yeast. It’s the army of cells that turns wort into fellowship shared over beer with friends. Yeast is complex and is tied to many cultures unique to that country, state, and brewery. It’s an opportunity to create the best alcohol on the market. I believe propping up the community with extraordinary yeast will further cultivate a thriving community built on a passion for gathering together to make and enjoy delicious beverages. That’s why I’ve decided to grab this microorganism by the horns and engage with the fermentation community to make exceptional beer, wine, and spirits.
George Parra
Executive Director of Sales and Research
I believe that brewing is the perfect blend of art, creativity, and technical science. Brewing is both a science and an art and this industry provides me the space to exercise my abilities in both of those areas. But why a yeast lab and not a brewery? My passion lies not only in the art and science of brewing, but in helping others express themselves to their fullest! As artists, brewers will grow, change, and evolve because there is always something more to be explored and experimented with. What we do in the lab improves the quality, and ensures the consistency of our brewer’s beer. Being in the lab has always fed my thirst for knowledge, but sharing discoveries with others keeps me going. I want to invite brewers on a journey of seeking knowledge and taking steps forward in an attempt to master our craft together.
Brandon Price Ph.D
Senior Business Development Advisor
Dr. Price is a scientist, businessman, entrepreneur and angel investor, with more than 30 years in the biopharmaceutical industry. . In March of 2018, with four partners, he co-founded and is EVP of Business Development of Ethicann Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Canadian company focused on cannabinoids as ethical pharmaceuticals. Dr. Price has also lead many successful ventures as CEO or at another executive position such as PLS Systems, GalenBio, Cognate Therapeutics, CropTech Corporation, and NABACO Inc. but also served as Vice President of Biotechnology Services at Cardinal Health, a Fortune 16 company. Dr. Price is now a strategic advisor for Southwest Yeast Lab and is essential for not only for our beginning but he will also play a crucial role when we grow and use yeast for biomedical research.