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"The energy I feel inside a church is the same energy I feel inside a bar".
@alchemistkate explains why bars are the modern community hubs for the human soul. Historically, the gathering places were either the church or the bar, serving as the essential spaces where we go to celebrate, to mourn, and to connect during lifeâs most desperate moments. We don't go to bars just for the buzz; we go because we are social creatures who crave the shared life and energy breathed into these communal rooms.
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"I'm so over of it."
Despite owning a world-class distillery with one of the rarest vacuum stills on Earth, @alchemistkate believes the industryâs obsession with clarification is stripping the heart and soul out of the craft. She challenges the trend of presenting menus where every drink looks like a "glass of water," arguing that by removing color and texture, we are fundamentally breaking the brain's connection to how we perceive flavor. Unless a technique serves a specific, intentional purpose, youâre not just clarifying a drinkâyouâre "killing it".
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#PreBatch #KateGerwin #HappyAccidents #CocktailClarification #MixologyTrends #BarIndustry #RotoVap #DeathOfFlavor #OverproofMedia #Bartending
"This is why we do what we do."
@alchemistkate tells the story of Oscar - her first hire and a 15-year industry friend - who was hit head-on by a city bus. With medical bills totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, the safety net of the barâs health insurance and the decision to keep him on salary during his recovery quite literally changed the trajectory of his and his children's lives. It is a raw, real-world example of why Kate believes hospitality must begin with the team; because providing a safety net for your staff isn't just a business expense.
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"If we had more bartenders building bars, weâd have better bodies."
@alchemistkate breaks down the "44-inch rule" and why the industryâs obsession with trendy, low bar design is literally breaking bartenders' backs . From the precise 90-degree working angle to the hidden danger of front-mounted speed rails that force unnecessary reaching and push you further from your guest, Kate explains how proper ergonomics isn't just about comfort but rather about protecting your team's long-term health and maximizing every inch of revenue-generating footprint .
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"We donât want to trick people, but we want to show them something different." đŤđ¸
@alchemistkate breaks down the "sophisticated" logic behind her version of a Chocolate Martini. Designed to move small-market palates away from sugary Hersheyâs syrup, this version uses Cacao Vodka and Pedro XimĂŠnez Sherry to create a raisiny, chocolatey profile that is complex rather than just sweetâproving that even the most "clichĂŠ" menu items can be elevated into a moment of guest education . đ§ Full episode is LIVE on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts!
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100 taps and zero "sludge." đşâď¸
In this clip, @alchemistkate talks about on the high-level engineering that powers the massive draft program at @happyaccidentsbar . By using custom-designed kegs with circular dipsticks and a back-pressure stirring system, they've solved the separation issues that plague most draft programs ensuring every cocktail is perfectly balanced and ice-cold from the first pour to the last .
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"12 years ago, salt and pepper in a cocktail simply wasn't a thing." đ§đ¸
The story of Bitter Courage: the "smashable" Gin and Aperol classic that actually failed to make it into a global competition but went on to be her most successful menu staple for over a decade. Itâs a masterclass in how a drink doesn't need to be overly complicated to be world-class; it just needs to be dangerously crushable. đ§ Full episode is LIVE on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts!
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"I don't even want your negative money in my bank account." đ
@alchemistkate breaks down the ultimate power move for protecting a bar's energy: literally paying for a toxic guestâs drinks just to get them to leave. It is radical hospitality in its purest form, prioritizing the peace of her team and her regular guests over a few dollars from an "abhorrent" customer .
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We arenât just "interim" workers. đ¸â¨
In this clip, @alchemistkate gets raw about why she said "yes" to Netflixâs Drink Masters. It wasnât about the fame, it was about fighting for the professional respect that bartenders have earned but rarely receive.
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In this clip, @alchemistkate goes behind the scenes of her experience on Bar Rescue to expose the real story behind the "Butt Funnel." While the show pitched it as a revolutionary way to force guest interaction, the reality was much less "scientific".
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#PreBatch #KateGerwin #BarRescue #JonTaffer #ButtFunnel #IndustryTruth #Hospitality #OverproofMedia #BehindTheScenes #Bartending
We are officially back for Season 2! To kick things off, Gavin sits down with industry icon Kate Gerwin, owner of the award-winning Happy Accidents in Albuquerque and a fan favorite from Netflixâs Drink Masters.
Kate joins us for an unfiltered masterclass on radical hospitality and what it actually looks like to build a sustainable, team-first business from the ground up.
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A Strategic Move for the Future of Hospitality. đĽâ¨
In this clip, @alchemistkate breaks down the strategic licensing move that defines the Happy Accidents business model. By choosing to operate as a full-scale craft distillery, the team created a sustainable path for innovation and independence.
đ§ Full episode drops Monday 20/04 on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts!
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