On this episode, Trevor and Josiah sit down at neighborhood institution, Eastern Kille, on Wealthy street in Grand Rapids, Michigan to talk with their beverage director, Josiah Gentry.

Shenanigans include: Discovering Josiah’s journey from dishwasher to cocktail wizard, the challenge of designing an inspiring NA mocktail program, the process of building a menu, and the significance of environment to a neighborhood cocktail bar. 

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Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction and What Are We Drinking
02:55 The Art of Craft Cocktails
05:39 The Journey of a Bartender
08:32 Understanding Eastern Kille Distillery
11:52 The Importance of Non-Alcoholic Options
14:41 Training and Development in Bartending
26:12 Hiring for the Right Vibe
28:33 Nurturing Creativity in Bartenders
31:21 The Journey of Crafting Unique Cocktails
35:36 Creating a Culture of Experimentation
40:22 Learning from Other Cocktail Bars
44:30 Seasonal Menus and Customer Engagement
48:41 Signature Cocktails and Customer Favorites

Check out Madcap Coffee:

Website: Madcapcoffee.com

Everywhere on socials: @madcapcoffee 

Check out Eastern Kille & Josiah: 

Website: easternkille.com

Socials: 

@ek_wealthy_

@josiah_gentry

Music: Blue Shell by Connor Price and K. Keed