Bartender at Large

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Bartender's Choice Awards w Jakob Sundin & Michael Bergstrom | Ep. 171 Nov 11, 2019

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The Bartender's Choice Awards is annual show that acknowledges excellence within the Nordic drinks industry and is recognized as the most prestigious awards for the Nordic bar scene. Tune in and listen to how the co-founders, Jakob Sundin & Michael Bergstrom, started an independent awards showcase that is run by bartenders and for bartenders. Learn More: Bartender's Choice Awards https://www.bartenderschoiceawards.se ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Bar Operations w Kevin Demers of Cold Room Montreal| Ep. 170 Nov 04, 2019

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Kevin Demers has been part of the bar industry for more than a decade now and in that time, he has played a pivotal role in the cocktail community. He has done utilizing not only his skills behind the bar, but also via his award-winning bars, The Coldroom and El Pequeño. Tune in this week & listen in as he shares his insight regarding hospitality & creating inviting environments that create regulars and keep people coming back. Learn More: Coldroom: https://www.thecoldroommtl.com El Pequeño https://www.elpequenobar.com ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Mechanics of Distilling w Dan Farber | Ep. 169 Oct 28, 2019

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Is there a difference between aging and maturity in spirits? How does brandy differ from whiskey? What kind of apples do you need to make a quality apple brandy? Learn the answers to these questions and many more for distiller Dan Farber, who has over 30 years of experience making spirits. Learn More: Dan Farber https://distilling.com/judge/dan-farber/ ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Pioneer of Cocktail Foraging & Molecular Mixology Nick Strangeway | Ep. 168 Oct 21, 2019

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There are very few names in the international bar world that have been as influential over the years as Nick Strangeway. Whether it was resurrecting lost recipes, foraging for ingredients or innovating cocktails via molecular mixology, he has consistently managed to be at the forefront of the industry. Which is why we were so happy to sit down with him & hear him share his story & inspiration. Learn More: Nick Strangeway https://www.diffordsguide.com/people/3228/bartender/nick-strangeway Hepple Gin https://www.hepple-gin.com ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Making Your Bar LGBT+ Friendly w Chris Cabrera | Ep. 167 Oct 14, 2019

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The history of the LGBT+ community is so closely tied to bars & nightlife that we decided to meet up with Chris Cabrera, of Grey Goose, to get schooled on issues pertinent to the cocktail world. We discuss everything from the Stonewall Riots, "The Death of the Gay Bar," and how to offer the best hospitality to your guests no matter what their sexual identity. Learn More: Chris Cabrera https://www.instagram.com/chrscab/ ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Exploring the Highball w Lauren Mote & Ali Reynolds | Ep. 166 Oct 07, 2019

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Oftentimes, the simplest drinks can be the most difficult to master and the highball definitely falls into that category. While it can seem deceptively easy in approach, there is much more to it than just spirit & mixer, which is why we decided to bring on Ali Reynolds & Lauren Mote, so they could share their insight & passion on this beloved classic. So join us in exploring the highball in all of its iterations & possibilities, as well as discussing the pitfalls & highball faux pas to avoid. Learn More: Lauren Mote: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmote/ Ali Reynolds: https://www.instagram.com/ali.scotch Johnnie Walker: https://www.instagram.com/johnniewalker ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Modern Tiki w Shannon Mustipher| Ep. 165 Sep 30, 2019

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Tune in this week, as we are joined by acclaimed author & bartender Shannon Mustipher, as she shares her love regarding everything tropical. In addition, she walks us through her creative process when creating new cocktails & riffing on the classics. Learn More: Shannon Mustipher: https://www.shannonmustipher.com ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Entrepreneurship w Simon Ford of Ford's Gin| Ep. 164 Sep 23, 2019

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Launching your own business can be a treacherous endeavor particularly when you are in the bar & spirits world where the stakes can be make or break. So, tune in this week as Simon Ford of Ford's Gin offers up real talk on entrepreneurship & starting your own spirits business without holding anything back. Learn More: Ford's Gin https://www.fordsgin.com ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Creating a Neighborhood Cocktail Bar| Ep. 163 Sep 16, 2019

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Opening a local bar that is a hit with the neighborhood is hard enough, but trying to do that while still executing award-winning cocktails is that much harder. This week, we go to the Bar Hommage, winner of the Best Cocktail Bar in Sweden award at the Bartenders' Choice Awards 2017, and meet with the masterminds of the operation, Alex Skarlen & Ola Carlson. Together they shed some light on what it takes to keep guests coming back.

Learn More: Bar Hommage https://www.bartenderschoiceawards.se/winners-2017 ============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Building a Bar While Building a Family w Lindsay Nader & Trevor Easter | Ep. 162 Sep 09, 2019

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Making the transition from a boyfriend & girlfriend to full-blown business partners can be a tough task for many of us in the bar world, and once you throw a baby into the mix it can be ever harder. Which is why for this episode, we decided to link up with one of the industry's top power couples, Lindsay Nader & Trevor Easter (of the Snug in Sacramento) and got advice from them on how they manage to thrive via communication & the splitting of duties. But that is only the start, so tune in this week for some practical advice that everyone could learn from.

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The Snug

https://www.instagram.com/snugca/?hl=en

============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

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