The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
An unfiltered dive into coffee, hospitality, and small business. Sitting down with friends across industries - bartenders, photographers, mug makers, and more - for in-depth conversations on the work folks are doing, what motivates them, and their expert tips that everyone should know. Expect candid interviews, hot takes, and plenty of tasty things. Tune in bi-monthly for good coffee and tasty banter.
The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
Ep 9: Gin, Tonic, and Curiosity with Josiah Gentry from Eastern Kille
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.
Thanks for tuning in to TPC! New episodes twice a month.
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:
@josiah_gentry
Music: Blue Shell by Connor Price and K. Keed
