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Communities at Work for Oct. 16, 2009 October 16, 2009
Friendly faces and cold beer Clyde Hettinger, owner of Dark Horse Discount Liquor, said everybody everywhere sells Budweiser, Coors and Miller, but it takes exceptional customer service and the coldest beer in town to stand out. Hettinger opened Dark Horse in April 1997, and about four years later, he came across an innovative idea he claims makes his beer six or seven degrees colder than any other liquor store around. Without giving away any secrets, he said a storage cooler in the back of the store is important to keeping up with the busy days, but the difference is made in the actual cooler your grab your six-pack from. Whether you're after a bottle of wine, liquor or a cold beer, Dark Horse Discount Liquor offers all of the above, friendly service and conversation at 1520 W. Victory Way.
Jack, a three-year-old Australian Shepherd, hops up to the counter to say hello to Clyde Hettinger, owner of Dark Horse Discount Liquor, while he goes over numbers on Thursday at his store at 1520 W. Victory Way. The store has been a Craig liquor supplier since 1997.
Brianna Moralez stocks a liquor shelf at Dark Horse Discount Liquor. The store is preparing for a busy hunting season.
Brianna Moralez rings up a customer at the drive-thru window at Dark Horse Discount Liquor, while storeowner, Clyde Hettinger, passes a bottle to the customer. The drive-thru window is an important aspect of Dark Horse's business, especially on cold days when people want to stay inside their warm vehicles.
The Dark Horse Discount Liquor store dog, Jack, takes a quick break while Brianna Moralez stocks a liquor shelf. Jack greets customers with a wagging tale whether they walk in the doors or use the drive-thru window.
