Inspired by the smoky spirit of mezcal and the legendary gusano — the agave worm that’s become a symbol of strength, tradition, and flavor — the Hub City Spartanburgers transform into the Gusanos de Mezcal del ‘Burg. The Gusanos logo depicts the worm as a jimador, a small-town agave farmer. Dedicated to their process, one which takes almost 15 years to come to fruition, the jimador watches the agave plants grow until the piña, the heart of the plant, is ready for processing. The piña is roasted in underground pits for several days, developing mezcal’s distinct smoky flavor, then can take weeks to ferment. Finally, the liquid is distilled multiple times to ensure the desired concentration and consistency of the finished product. The Spartanburgers view mezcal as the “spirit that represents the spirit” of minor league baseball, Spartanburg, and Fifth Third Park.