This week we’ve got the bar manager from Rebellion joining us Behind Bars. Rebellion is an awesome southern-inspired restaurant with an amazing tap list that focuses on local Wilmington Breweries. If you haven’t bee there yet, we recommend you try the wings or the mac & cheese.
AT: What is your favorite thing about bartending?
AH: My favorite thing about bartending is the fast paced environment and the ability to meet so many different walks of life. I’m always on the go and interacting with different people, so to have a job that encompasses that is really rewarding. It’s not only the stories and the different life styles that is intriguing, It’s also how everyone has an eclectic taste for what they love to drink. I love talking guests through the menu and suggesting new and exciting things that they have never had. There is nothing better than finding people a new cocktail, or beer to fall in love with.
AT: Do you have any advice for current or future craft beer bartenders?
AH: My advice to upcoming craft bartenders would be to know what product you are selling and listen to your guests feedback. With the craft beer scene constantly changing and evolving, there are so many different breweries and beers to choose from. You have to appreciate what your guests preferences are and cater to that. Just because you might love a certain brew or style doesn’t mean the mass majority will too. Knowing exactly what you are selling and how people receive it will take you a long way in the craft beer world.
AT: If you were a beer, which one would you be and why?
AH: If I were a beer I would be Wicked Weed Brewing’s Milk and Cookies Stout. Very bold but still has a little hint of sweetness. Would make a great addition to any beer list. A beer for all kinds of taste.
