The restaurant and bar industry is challenging to say the least. The difference between success and failure can lie in the smallest details. Establishments that succeed understand how to maximize profits. Those that fail, do so by falling victim to seemingly harmless practices; like overpouring.
Overpouring may not seem threatening, but when the lost revenue gets added up over time the results can be staggering. Ameripour did the math and developed a calculator to show just how much money can be saved simply by pouring 2 to 4 extra drinks per bottle of alcohol. So how do you solve the problem of overpouring? The answer is simple; the measured liquor pourer.
The Measured Liquor Pourer By Ameripour
The measured liquor pourer is fairly self-explanatory; it's a device added to a bottle of alcohol that measures the exact amount of liquid intended to pour. The measured pour spout is installed by inserting the cork into the open end of the bottle you wish to dispense from. Before the first use, however, the pour spout must be cleaned and primed by covering the opening of the spout and mimicking a pouring motion. This allows the calculated amount of alcohol to be loaded into the reservoir for the next pour.
The inventor of the Ameripour measured liquor pourer focused on accuracy when engineering the device. The result was a quality American bar product with precise measurements. This is, in part, due to the use of 3 stainless steel ball bearings encapsulated in the pourer; two large and one small.
The two large ball bearings act as check valves, preventing any more alcohol than intended from flowing into the chamber. The top bearing holds the pour spout closed for a fraction of a second, while the chamber fills with alcohol. As the top bearing falls into the open position, the bottom bearing falls into the closed position. Without the top bearing, the valve would be continuously open, allowing more product to flow through.
When the pour spout is upright, the bottom ball bearing creates an open valve and the top is sealed, preventing outside particles from getting in. When the bottle is tilted in a pouring position, both ball bearings are open, allowing the air in the measured area to escape and to fill with another portion.
The smallest ball bearing is there to control the air valve. A steady stream of air behind the liquid allows for a smooth, unrestricted pour. As an example to the contrary, consider pouring a full 2-liter bottle of soda. When you pour the first glass, air bubbles form that push and unevenly expel the soda from the bottle with an impetuous 'glug'. Not with Ameripour. Thanks to our patented technology, you can enjoy a perfectly poured, glug-free cocktail with ease.
Now that we've gone through the math and science behind the measured liquor pourer by Ameripour, let's take a look at the subject of art. The art of the cocktail is very important to many bartenders. So when you ask them to try a measured pour spout, you may get some push back. After all, don't you lose all the creativity?
The answer to that question is 'no'. Measured liquor pourers are designed for liquor and wine. Many of the mixers, syrups or purees that can accompany cocktails will simply not work in these types of pour spouts due to the thickness. So the bartender can still create that masterpiece cocktail, but the alcohol (the costly part) will be precisely portioned so the owner of the bar can afford to keep that top bartender employed.
We hope you were able to find some valuable information about measured liquor pourers here. Think about them as an investment in your business. There is no doubt that they will pay for themselves in a very short period of time. Meanwhile, you can follow AmeriPour on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest news pouring in.
Cheers!
Jeff from AmeriPour
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