WHO DUNNIT? The Race to Identify Liquor Lost
At the core of every murder mystery is a race to identify “Who Dunnit”.
The perpetrator of the crime is cunning, usually cloaked in innocence to turn unsuspecting gazes elsewhere in the search for the truth..
Of course what's a mystery without a sleuth to find the culprit(s).
The sleuth possess superior deductive powers to help unmask the villain, usually the least obvious person.
No more poor pourers: our guide to choosing the right speed pourer for you
Yes, bottle pourers might not seem like the most important item on your bar inventory, but they do hold the key to liquor wastage, accuracy and consistency.
So is there really such a difference between pour spouts? And if so how do you choose a the right speed pourer? Here's our guide to choosing the right pourer...
So is there really such a difference between pour spouts? And if so how do you choose a the right speed pourer? Here's our guide to choosing the right pourer...
How the jiggers took a u-turn
Not all jiggers are made equal when it comes to accuracy. Look more closely at that round jigger. If you fill it to the top for a full measure, you'll notice a bubble forms. This is called meniscus and that can lead to bars wasting liquor and losing profits...
Size matters: too big to fit, too hard to serve
Many bartenders complain that larger bottles are hard to pour, impacting speed of service, so opt out of using these 'problem' bottles, substituting other brands that are easier to serve (even if not on the cocktail menu). If speed pourers are such an essential tool, but size is an issue, then what is the answer?
A mal-line influence: why some all-in-one jiggers just don't measure up
We understand the bar managers dilemma: seeking practical ways to reduce costs in order to increase profits. Sometimes that means streamlining certain aspects of your business. Rationalising clutter on the bar top seems like a great start, replacing multiple products with just one, but a multi-line jigger may not be the answer.
How we're waging the war on bar waste
With the increasing mountains of rubbish found at our landfills, individuals, businesses and regulators are turning more attention to reducing, reusing and recycling. The towers of waste for which the hospitality industry is responsible are set to topple, but we have foundations designed to resolve some of the waste problems we are creating.... which may also help your profit margin too!
ICYMI - Our top blogs for the year, as voted for by you!
From condoms to consistency and bitters to budgets, we've talked about it all this year, and we've loved your feedback. In case you missed it, here are our best blogs of 2018 and hopefully some inspiration to have you storming into the New Year!
SOWO – Where the War on Waste meets the Scourge of Spillage
A busy night behind the bar brings plenty of challenges. Keeping the queues at bay and the customers happy is enough to give even the most hardened bartender the jigger jitters. When time is of the essence; an inadvertent slip of the hand or bump of the bottle may seem low key but they all culminate in SOWO.
Feel the need, the need for speed... pourers!
If you want to spark off a good debate among bartenders you just need to ask whether they free pour or jigger. One thing’s for sure: whichever side of the fence you sit on, a consistent pour is essential to improving performance.
Liquor wastage: spot the signs and save serious money!
Ah the bar manager’s dream! Sticky surfaces, broken speed-pourers in the ice buckets and unaccounted for stock. But before you go blaming your bar staff, you might want to investigate the other reasons for that missing drink.
An important maths lesson from behind the bar
There are many things that equate to a profitably run bar – keeping stock audited; having an impactful bar design; efficient management, and pouring good drinks with speed and accuracy to name a few.
How bottle condoms are ruining your bar cred
There’s a problem occurring in most bars: a fly in the ointment (literally) and we need to address it. Yes, it’s time to tackle the elephant in the room… the indecent exposure of your bottles behind the bar.
