
Maximizing Draft Beer Yield for Bar Owners: Boost Profits & Improve Quality
06/14/23 • 31 min
Do you know the secret to maximizing your bar's profits from draft beer sales? We're here to help you unlock that potential with our in-depth conversation on the ins and outs of draft beer and its crucial role in bar success. Join me, Chris Schneider, as I reveal the importance of achieving a 95% yield and how this can lead to a whopping $75,000 additional revenue per year when selling 10 kegs a week!
Tune in as we dive into the three main factors that impact draft beer yield: temperature, pressure, and cleanliness of draft lines. You'll learn why maintaining a temperature between 34 and 38 degrees is vital for optimal profit, how dust on refrigeration units can sabotage your sales, and the significance of glycol units in long-draw systems. We'll also discuss the importance of draft beer line cleanliness as a quality and safety issue, how it affects the taste of your beer, and the consequences of improper pouring techniques. Don't miss out on this game-changing episode that will transform your bar's draft beer game!
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Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThe Bar Business Podcast WebsiteChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.
A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase b...
Do you know the secret to maximizing your bar's profits from draft beer sales? We're here to help you unlock that potential with our in-depth conversation on the ins and outs of draft beer and its crucial role in bar success. Join me, Chris Schneider, as I reveal the importance of achieving a 95% yield and how this can lead to a whopping $75,000 additional revenue per year when selling 10 kegs a week!
Tune in as we dive into the three main factors that impact draft beer yield: temperature, pressure, and cleanliness of draft lines. You'll learn why maintaining a temperature between 34 and 38 degrees is vital for optimal profit, how dust on refrigeration units can sabotage your sales, and the significance of glycol units in long-draw systems. We'll also discuss the importance of draft beer line cleanliness as a quality and safety issue, how it affects the taste of your beer, and the consequences of improper pouring techniques. Don't miss out on this game-changing episode that will transform your bar's draft beer game!
Learn More:
Email Chris
Schedule a Strategy Session
Bar Business Nation Facebook GroupThe Bar Business Podcast WebsiteChris' Book 'How to Make Top-Shelf Profits in the Bar Business'
Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
**We are a SpotOn affiliate and earn commissions from the link above.
A podcast for bar, pub, tavern, nightclub, and restaurant owners, managers, and hospitality professionals, covering essential topics like bar inventory, marketing strategies, restaurant financials, and hospitality profits to help increase b...
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Thank you to our show sponsors, SpotOn and Starfish. SpotOn's modern, cloud-based POS system allows bars to increase team productivity and provides the reporting you need to make smart financial decisions. Starfish works with your bookkeeping software using AI to help you make data-driven decisions and maximize your profits while giving you benchmarking data to understand how you compare to the industry at large.
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You're listening to the Bar Business Podcast where every week , your host , chris Schneider , brings you information , strategies and news on the bar industry , giving you the competitive edge you need to start working on your bar rather than in your bar .
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