Bar Hacks Doug Radkey & David Klemt

We had the opportunity to speak with Ana Rosenstein, the CEO of Amante 1530, and leapt at the chance. This new amaro is an interesting entry into the space, hitting more than one sweet spot.

For example, Aperol is 11% ABV, while Campari ranges from 24-29% ABV. Amante 1530 is bottled at 15-percent ABV (and there could be a higher-proof version in the cards as the brand grows). Further, Amante 1530 isn't as sweet as Aperol or bitter as Campari. Intriguingly, this amaro performs equally well as an aperitivo or a digestivo.

During this conversation you'll hear the brand's origin story, learn how the recipe was created, hear about the challenges Ana and her team faced and overcome while navigating the spirits space, and even get advice for getting in front of and succeeding with investors. Cheers!

Notes

Amante 1530 website: https://www.amante1530.com/

Amante 1530 IG: https://www.instagram.com/amante_1530/

Bar Hacks IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/⁠

KRG Hospitality IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality/⁠

KRG Hospitality website: ⁠https://krghospitality.com/⁠

David Klemt IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/david.ex.machina/

The New Orleans Spirits Competition returns to Tales of the Cocktail for its third edition! NOSC's competition has an interesting and unique element born from a focus on transparency: public tasting and feedback.

To learn more about this competition we sat down with Wayne Curtis, head judge and spirits writer, and Matthew Sharpe, director of operations and hospitality veteran.

During this conversation you'll learn about how the NOSC is conducted; how Tales of the Cocktail 2024 attendees can participate; what spirits trends Curtis and Sharpe believe are taking hold this year; favorite NOLA restaurants and bars; and more. Cheers!

Notes

New Orleans Spirits Competition website: https://www.nolaspiritscomp.com/

NOSC IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolaspiritscomp/

Wayne Curtis website: https://waynecurtis.squarespace.com/

Wayne Curtis IG: https://www.instagram.com/wcurtis/

Bar Hacks IG: https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/

KRG Hospitality IG: https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality/

KRG Hospitality website: https://krghospitality.com/

David Klemt IG: https://www.instagram.com/david.ex.machina/

The fantastic Anne Becerra returns to the Bar Hacks podcast! Anne is also returning to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado, this year. That incredible event takes place from June 14 to June 16.

In addition to talking about the Food & Wine Classic, Anne and Bar Hacks host David Klemt chat about beer styles to check out and put on your menu now; service and turning non-beer drinkers on to beer; a few brewers you should have on your radar; whether 2024 is (finally) the Year of Lager; and more. Cheers!

Notes

Anne Becerra's website: https://annelikesbeer.com/

Anne Becerra IG: https://www.instagram.com/annelikesbeer/

Prison Pals Brewing Co.: https://prisonpalsbc.com/

Cool Cousin Brewing: https://cool-cousin.com/

TALEA Beer Co.: https://www.taleabeer.com/

KRG Hospitality website: https://krghospitality.com/

KRG Hospitality IG: https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality

Bar Hacks IG: https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/

Sponsored by Perrier, North America's 50 Best Bars is returning to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, on April 23. The 2024 ceremony represents the third edition of North America's 50 Best Bars.

And who better to share details about the upcoming ranking than Emma Sleight, Head of Content: Bars & Hotels for World's 50 Best? Emma dropped by the Bar Hacks podcast to talk about the 2024 ceremony, the Voting Academy, special awards, and more. In fact, listeners will get to learn a bit about Emma herself, including her being a sommelier and Associate of Cheese.

We're looking forward to this year's list! Be sure to stream the ceremony on YouTube or Facebook if you won't be attending in person. Cheers!

Notes

World's 50 Best website: https://www.theworlds50best.com/

World's 50 Best Bars website: https://www.theworlds50best.com/bars/

World's 50 Best Bars IG: https://www.instagram.com/50bestbars/

World's 50 Best Bars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/50BestBars/

World's 50 Best Bars X: https://twitter.com/50bestbars

World's 50 Best Bars YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfVWlNK-F5k3hnA3qLLrOg

Bar Hacks IG: https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/

Bar Hacks X: https://twitter.com/AskBarHacks

KRG Hospitality website: https://krghospitality.com/

KRG Hospitality IG: http://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality

KRG Hospitality X: http://www.twitter.com/krghospitality

We know, we know—it's April 1 and we usually only release episodes on Tuesdays. However, this isn't a joke episode. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation really does want your help on an important research project.

The TOTCF began studying the relationship between bartenders and brands last year. Now, they're partnering with IWSR, Drinks Market Research to dive even further into this topic.

Bar professionals who are interested in contributing to this project can do so very easily by completing a short survey (it should only take about 5 minutes). As a bonus incentive, two $100 Amazon gift cards are up for grabs. Hit the link below to learn more and take the survey by April 8. Cheers!

Link to Survey: https://talesofthecocktail.org/iwsr-drinks-market-analysis/

It has taken a while but it has finally happened! Michael Tipps, friend of KRG Hospitality and podcast host David Klemt, dropped by Bar Hacks.

The two kick this episode off by discussing the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo. Both Tipps and KRG Hospitality president Doug Radkey are speaking at this year's show. In fact, they're teaching back to back during a bootcamp on Monday, March 18. After the bootcamp, Tipps is presenting a workshop titled "Elevated Guest Experiences."

Tipps also gives his thoughts on the state of the industry and consulting; speaks about creating cool concepts; makes a big announcement; and more. Cheers!

Notes

Michael Tipps IG: https://www.instagram.com/mtippsy78/

Bar Hacks IG: https://www.instagram.com/barhacks/

KRG Hospitality IG: https://www.instagram.com/krg.hospitality/

KRG Hospitality website: https://krghospitality.com/