Mindscape Fermentations

WHAT'S MINDSCAPE?

Mindscape is a word that describes, to us, that any dream can become a reality with intention, action, and perseverance. We would like to introduce you to our brainchild, Mindscape Fermentations, where three women from the craft beer industry came together to create something completely unique. Our passion for fermentation goes far beyond craft beer. Our brewing program will also have a huge emphasis on hard kombucha, as well as probiotic soda, hard seltzer, and any other tasty drinks that we can conjure up with seasonal, fresh ingredients.

We don't want to limit our fermentation to beverages; we will also be creating all kinds of fermented foods. From kimchi, to hot sauce, to miso, your taste buds and belly will thank us. This wide array of food and beverages will put a distinctive spin on the typical brewery and bring something entirely new to our area.

In the end, we want to prove that great things sometimes come in small packages. Contrary to popular belief, we think that true success doesn't mean having the largest facility or pumping out tons of product. Rather, we believe when quality and mindfulness are our top priorities, success can be a small, 2500 square foot space that produces under 600 gallons per week. We want to simply bring you a cozy spot that provides delicious products, welcoming faces, and leaves you feeling better, both physically and mentally, than when you arrived.

REDEFINING THE INDUSTRY

We created Mindscape Fermentations with the intent to inject some serious mindfulness into an industry where women are the minority and environmentally conscious and health-minded products are hard to find.

As one of the few breweries that are 100% women-owned and operated, we know how it feels to overcome obstacles. Ironically, prior to the 18th century, the vast majority of brewers were women, but around the industrial revolution, that swung in the opposite direction. At Mindscape, we want to return to those roots and help create more equality within our industry by showcasing the talent of women in the brewing world and by making everyone feel welcome in our space.

With almost 1,000 breweries in California alone, the brewing industry has the ability to either be a positive contributor to a healthier planet or have an incredibly negative impact. As producers of both craft beverages and fermented foods, we want to align ourselves with local farmers and purveyors to reduce our carbon footprint, not only with travel time, but also with reduced packaging. We want to change the typical brewery structure of giving our spent grain to cattle farmers and, instead, compost it and use that to help regenerate the soil. We want to use recycled and biodegradable products whenever possible and constantly strive to find new techniques and systems that will benefit, rather than hurt our environment.

However, it's not just our environment that we want to make healthier, we want to bring that mindset inwards and be conscious of what we are consuming as well. With two of our three owners previously being head brewers, we became aware of the lack of information that breweries are required to include on their packaging. From sulfites, to maltodextrin, to exorbitant amounts of lactose, we feel it is our personal duty to create transparency in our labeling so that our patrons have a clear understanding of what they are consuming. We plan to ferment many of our products with health-building, beneficial probiotics and use organic, fresh, and local ingredients as much as possible.

We hope that we can lead the way with other like-minded breweries and help to perpetuate the health and well being of our environment and our people.

WHY CROWDFUNDING?

Mindscape began as a mere idea over 2 years ago and we have been fundraising since the very beginning. Although we have come a long way, we are counting on the generosity of your support to get us to the finish line. Maintaining the foundation as a 100% women-owned business remains our top priority. All three owners align with the vision of Mindscape and we would like to protect that integrity. 

Any support that we are lucky enough to receive will go straight to the items that we believe are going to set us apart and ensure that we are a positive force in our community and industry. We would love to purchase nutritional testing for our products, equipment that will enable us to compost our waste, tools that will allow us to repurpose wood to make charcuterie and panini boards, biodegradable to-go packaging, equipment that will ensure our staff is safe, and so much more. 

We are so thankful for any contribution, large or small, and promise that all funds will be well spent!

OUR TEAM

Lauren Price is the teammate everyone wishes they had and we are very excited about her role at Mindscape Fermentations as the Microbe Manager. Her vast knowledge in the realm of fermentation, fueled by the UC Davis Brewing Program and years of experience at local breweries and taprooms, will serve us well in the creation of our vision at Mindscape. She likes to push limits and has a passion for new experiences and wild experiments. Lauren’s skills at marrying flavors together and creating effervescent libations is astounding. She infuses everything around her with endless compassion and love. Her funny antics will keep us all on our toes and keeled over in laughter.

Houston, we have a problem. As Mindscape’s Data Director, Lauren Houston has become very accustomed to hearing that phrase. Lucky for her team, Lauren has always been able to create a solution to anything that’s thrown her way. Her previous experience as Brewery Operations Manager, Sacramento Area Brewers Guild President, and California Craft Brewers Cup Committee Member are just some examples of Lauren’s ability to be persistent and lead. Mindscape Fermentations would have been a mere idea if it wasn’t for Lauren’s ability to frame dreams. When you walk into the taproom, keep in mind that this is a direct result of Lauren’s dedication.

Self-proclaimed Crazy Plant Lady, Charlotte Crott, has been addicted to seeing things grow her entire life. With thoughtful quantum observance, she has enhanced the lives of everyone and everything around her. Beginning her career as a massage therapist, then Head Brewer of Cool Beerwerks, and now the Enzyme Executive of Mindscape Fermentations, she is bound to paint a tastebud masterpiece with her thoughtful creations and out-of-the-box combinations. When you find yourself willing to do unspeakable acts for her garlic paste or hot sauce, keep in mind, it is because she puts her heart and soul into each and every creation.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!!