Fabian Lara Mercado

Fabian Lara Mercado is a fermentation generalist and sensory analyst dedicated to the drinks industry for over 10 years.  He is the first BJCP certified cider judge in Chile, was part of the first generation of cider judges in Latin America, and was the first Chilean to participate as a judge in GLINTCAP.  He is currently Policy Coordinator for INDAP, the most important financial arm of the Ministry of Agriculture, responsible for helping small-holder farmers and orchardists.