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Beer Bar and Pub Equipment Overview

Objectives of This Beer & Pub Tutorial

  • To develop an understanding of the types of beer delivery systems available.
  • To provide an overview of the hardware associated with each system.
  • To help develop confidence in recommending a system based on a clients needs.
  • To learn where to turn for assistance in system layout.
  • Beer is the number one dispensed beverage in the foodservice industry.
  • Commonly, draft beer is preferred by a wide margin for taste and product consistency.

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Craft Beer Week

This week, May 16 through May 22, 2016 marks the 11th year of the Brewer’s Association “American Craft Beer Week”, a nationwide celebration of U.S. small and independent craft brewers. The week-long tribute provides an opportunity for craft brewers to share their creativity and passion for great beer with the greater craft beer community. From May 16 – 22, all 50 states will be holding events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers, and more to celebrate the ever-advancing beer culture in the United States.

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Hobart Mixers Return A Solid ROI

Calculating the return on investment on your kitchen equipment is a calculation of cost, revenue created from the equipment and the value of that piece of equipment at trade in time or end of life. Just imagine if the piece of kitchen equipment your purchased just never stopped working! Your ROI would skyrocket! That is actually the case for many owners of Hobart Mixers ! In 1990, right around the time of Hobart’s 100th year in business, Hobart purchased back a mixer to place in their museum that was still being used daily at a Fort Smith, Arkansas Bakery. The original owner purchased the mixer from Hobart in 1919 for $138.00. In 2006 Hobart purchased back an even older mixer from Winans Chocolate and Coffees. Winan’s purchased the mixer in 1913 and used it daily for 93 years creating their world renowned chocolate confections.

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Cleaning and Maintaining Stainless Steel Surfaces

Stainless is used commercially because it is one of the safest materials to use in food preparation. Stainless steel resists moisture corrosion and more importantly thanks to it’s non porous surface, stainless steel surfaces resist bacteria.growth.

Stainless steel is durable, but not indestructible. To remain non porous and bacteria resistant, stainless steel surfaces need the proper maintenance routine.

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Convert Your Refrigerator Into A Beer Cooler Kegerator For Dispensing Draft Beer At Home

Setting up and drinking draft beer from your own beer dispenser system in your home is easier than you think. We are going to show you how to convert a refrigerator into a Beer Dispenser Kegerator that works every bit as well as a commercial beer cooler dispenser.

For this DIY Project, you are going to need a donor refrigerator, a kegerator conversion kit, and cleaning and maintenance equipment to keep your lines clean and your beer flowing right with maximum taste.

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The Importance of Creating A Business Plan For Your Restaurant

Crafting A Restaurant Business Plan

Most people consider the business plan the necessary evil they must do before they can secure financing for their new restaurant or for growth capital. While it is a fund raising tool, a well developed business plan is really much more. Your Business plan is key to setting up a successful concept, and identifying possible issues or liabilities with your concept. Moving forward, your business plan will keep you focused on the right path to success and keeps you accountable.

As you take your restaurant concept and put it to paper in a Business Plan, you will start to identify weakness or holes in your concept. Drafting your business plan forces you to review everything about your concept. It is your opportunity to take an initial restaurant concept and refine and tweak into a solid successful business plan.

Your Business Plan should include at least 11 detailed sections.

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Kegerator Conversion Kit Options

If you are starting from scratch with a home refrigerator, the Deluxe Kegerator Conversion Kits are the perfect “everything you need - one stop shop” solution. They come with either a dual gauge or single gauge regulator. For the little extra loot, I strongly suggest springing for the dual gauge regulator. The extra gauge lets you know when you are running out of gas. Invaluable information if you a planning a weekend get together with friends.

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