Name: Robbie Christopher Pruiett
Occupation: Owner/Operator of Aiken Brewing Company
Side Hustle: They called me “White Chocolate” (basketball). Hunting, outdoorsman, downhill skiing is my passion since I was 3. My family, my kids, cooking.
First Job: Washing dishes at DiMaggio’s Pizza in Michigan.
Worst Job: Washing dishes at DiMaggio’s Pizza.
Greatest Career Challenge: COVID-19 — to have a business that has been here for so long — longevity is what we have done, doing it simple, right, affordable, with a smile, more banjo — this is the most challenging year yet. Being forced to closed on our anniversary, the start of COVID-19.
Role model: My father, Lannie Pruiett, what a man is supposed to be. My dad is my hero.
Happiest When: My kids smile.
What You Do to Relax: Nature. Get outside, go hiking. I love the woods.
Trait You Most Deplore in Others: Dishonesty.
Career Advice: Don’t buy a bar. I am not joking. Scratch that. Go to trade school. The world needs you.
Love Advice: Stay sober.
One Word that Sums You Up: Friend (brutally honest).
Cologne: Zero.
Greatest Weakness: Women (the wrong ones).
What No One Knows about You: That I have a huge heart.
What Makes You Insecure: I have been let down a lot.
What is on Your Bucket List: Happiness — everything else will follow through. Sharing happiness.
What motivates you: The Brew Pub. Providing for my friends and family, a smile, a great meal, and knowing they can call me and I have their back.
How Do You Evaluate Success: Happiness – I am happy I have raised two great kids and I have been very fortunate to meet so many great people.
Where You See Yourself in 5 Years: Right here, leading the Alley into the next evolution.
