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Inside 10 Torr: How Thomas Lee Is Brewing the Future of Craft Beer in Reno, Nevada

Season 1 Episode 20

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What does it take to create some of the cleanest, most innovative craft beers in the country—at 4,500 feet above sea level? 🍺

In this exclusive episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, we sit down with Thomas Lee, Head Brewer at 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing in Reno, Nevada, to go behind the scenes of one of the most unique breweries in the West.

From vacuum-distilled spirits to small-batch, precisely brewed beers, 10 Torr is revolutionizing Reno’s craft beer scene with technique, science, and passion. Thomas shares what makes 10 Torr stand out, the brewery’s approach to clean fermentation, and how elevation, water chemistry, and creativity all collide in every pour.

💡 You'll learn about:

  • The science behind vacuum distillation and its effect on flavor
  • 10 Torr’s signature beers and brewing philosophy
  • How Reno is becoming a craft beer destination
  • Thomas Lee’s journey from beer enthusiast to brewmaster

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📍 Filmed in Reno, NV – Home of elevation, innovation, and killer hops.

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