Episode description
In our 5th episode, Kerry interviews Alex Kurnellas, the co-owner of Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom which was named one of Draft magazine's top 100 Best Craft Beer Bars in the US in 2014 &15, and recently won the 2020 Oregon Beers Award for best pivot. Alex tells us about what it was like growing up in the family restaurant business, childhood trauma, pivoting his business during the pandemic, and his resilient nature.
About Alex Kurnellas
Alex Kurnellas grew up working weekends and summers at his dad’s diner in Trenton, New Jersey. Through college, he worked as a server, bartender, cook, and restaurant manager, all the while dreaming of getting a “real job.” When Alex graduated, he started an 11-year career as a professional business writer, which he eventually despised So Alex and his wife opened Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom in 2013. Imperial was named one of DRAFT Magazine America’s 100 Best Bars in both 2014 and 2015, and more recently won the 2020 Oregon Beer Award for Best Pivot.
Show Notes
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