We had the good fortune of connecting with Porterstoutbeergod and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Porterstoutbeergod, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I think the most important factor behind any successful business is relationships. People do business with people who they like, and I have really been focusing in 2023 on building relationships. In life is not about what you know it’s about who you know, and that is especially true in Atlanta.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m most proud about the growth that we have shown in 2023. I really enjoy the city of Greenville, South Carolina, and meeting the people there has been a tremendous addition to the business. The lessons that I have learned along the way is to always trust my first thought. When I meet new people, I always ask them how their business started, because I love to see the growth of others ,because it motivates me. I want the world to know that this is just the beginning phases. Can you imagine in the next five years where what a rough life will be?

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
First thing in the morning, we would go get a taste of Venezuela at Guayoyo Coffee and Bakery ,and have a pabellon empanada and tequeños. Next, we would go to Pontoon Brewing the Lodge and get some good Memphis barbecue from the homie John. One of my favorite spots so far has been an Island Plate, which is a mix of Cambodian and Filipino food which is banging. I love food from Singapore , so
SingaSoul Kitchen is definitely a stop and have some Epok-Epok..

Of course we would have to go visit Little Cottage and talk to my man Jon, and have some of the best beer that Atlanta has to offer. We will already be in the drinking mood, so sliding an hour outside of the city to Greenville and go to 8th State Brewing.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The other half of W.A.R.L. , my brother from another ,Waldo. He is a beer aficionado, and I have learned a lot about beer from him. When he moved from Panama to New York City, we knew that our idea would take off . I have a love for international food , and he makes beer!

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C. Thomas

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