Bar-goers, Rejoice!

by **UofMLaxGoalie11** on Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:25 pm

Although as a bartender I would have to disagree with some of the times, this new system seems to speed up service time. But seriously, if someone cant pour a proper beer with an inch or less of foam, they shouldn't be behind the bar. Also, a healthy head is a good way to show that a beer is good. As you get to the end of a keg, the beer tends to go flat and pour with no head.
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by **Sonny** on Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:43 pm

Very nice. Bring that to Phillips Arena in Atlanta please.

by **laxfan25** on Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:06 am

I agree that any bartender should be able to draw a perfect pint with no problem - the big thing here is time - when you have a line 20 people deep waiting for a quaff - saving 2/3's of your time is a big deal!

by **Brent Burns** on Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:53 am

I find that interesting that researchers, engineers, et al. are trying to find ways to help the bartenders have the ease and speed to get the drinks to the thirsty mass crowding into bars.

We can come up with technology for anything!

by **henrij4** on Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:55 pm

They need to create a device that will mix a drink in six seconds

by **TexOle** on Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:34 pm

They have those things at the Metrodome. They are really nice for people that can't pour a beer. I used to be the only person in a concession stand that could work the beer taps at that place. You would seriously get mostly foam on every beer if you did not be extremely careful.

by **cjwilhelmi** on Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:34 pm

henrij4 wrote:They need to create a device that will mix a drink in six seconds

They basically have this. Its a device that will measure out all the alcohol beforehand. You just push a lever and the alcohol comes out and then you go the next liqour you need and push the lever. Its a lot easier. However as a bartender I'm glad I dont work at a bar that has these, its so much more fun to free pour and do tricks and stuff.

by **UofMLaxGoalie11** on Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:21 pm

cjwilhelmi wrote:
henrij4 wrote:They need to create a device that will mix a drink in six seconds

They basically have this. Its a device that will measure out all the alcohol beforehand. You just push a lever and the alcohol comes out and then you go the next liqour you need and push the lever. Its a lot easier. However as a bartender I'm glad I dont work at a bar that has these, its so much more fun to free pour and do tricks and stuff.

An easier way to do that is find a good bartender. Timing myself just kinda making a simple mixed drink with something thats on the rail i took no more than 7 seconds. And that was at a relaxed pace. Granted that during a rush it doesnt speed up that much, but I still like to think I can go pretty quick. Also, I would hate to have something that would pre-measure my alcohol. As an aspiring flair bartender, I would hate it if I couldnt free pour.
Oh, and on a side note, how do bartenders make a mojito or old fashioned?

by **cjwilhelmi** on Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:34 pm

Mojito according to webtender.com

http://www.webtender.com/cgi-bin/search ... verbose=on

by **UofMLaxGoalie11** on Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:52 am

cjwilhelmi wrote:Mojito according to webtender.com

http://www.webtender.com/cgi-bin/search ... verbose=on

Thats one way. Personally, I think my brother taught me the best way. Make them very poorly so they dont order it a second time. Thats the best way Ive found, especially if im busy.

by **cjwilhelmi** on Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:02 am

I know its bad but I have found that the better looking the female the better drink I make. As far as guys, if they dont order beer they get whatever.

Admit it Dan, you have the same rule.

by **Sonny** on Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:13 am

Most Bar Owners want to install a centralized liquor distribution system to control costs from bartenders that over-pour. Liquor is VERY profitable in a busy bar. An maximizing the use of a bottle of liquor is key.

by **UofMLaxGoalie11** on Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:49 pm

Sonny wrote:Most Bar Owners want to install a centralized liquor distribution system to control costs from bartenders that over-pour. Liquor is VERY profitable in a busy bar. An maximizing the use of a bottle of liquor is key.

At a bar that my brother worked at for a while, they use pourers on the bottle that would pour almost exactly 1 oz. That way, you have to flip the bottle over again so you can pour another shot or less if you need. If you are looking to do flair bartending (think Tom Cruise in cocktail) only being able to pour a shot would be quite limiting. But for most places, these type of pourers would make sense.

cjwilhelmi wrote:I know its bad but I have found that the better looking the female the better drink I make. As far as guys, if they dont order beer they get whatever.

Admit it Dan, you have the same rule.

Ill admit that ladies that catch my eye tend to get more attention.