Wednesday 19 October 2011

Beer Coolers – Some Information


A commercial establishment in the hospitality industry cannot do without a walk in cooler or beer cooler. This has become indispensable with the increased consumption of bottled and canned beverages. It has thus become an essential piece of equipment for pubs, commercial bars, taverns, country club bars, restaurants etc.

There are many types of walk in coolers available in the market. You need to think about a few facts before deciding to buy a particular unit. The constraints are typically space, capacity and your budget. You can go for the traditional coolers or back bar refrigerators but they do not do justice as a beer cooler. They both have adjustable wire shelves which can be adjusted according to need. Bigger establishments may even go for options like walk in coolers, walk in cooler displays, display and storage cabinets, and many other coolers which are built with the specific aim of attracting customers to it.

Another recent and very popular entrant in this equipment is the keg coolers or the kegerators. These are basically refrigerators which can accommodate a keg inside them. They have a quaint keg tap to dispense the chilled beer. This type of beer refrigerator is available in many sizes. There are big floor models available to cool multiple kegs at a time. There are under the counter compact ones meant for smaller needs. There is one small enough to be a part of your home bar too. It is especially good for a beer lover to have one at home, as the use of this beer cooler equipment increases the life of beer.

The other commercially useful beer coolers are the mini bars and mini fridges which are very popular with hotels and restaurants. Most establishments prefer the display and storage cabinets, as they not only store and cool the beer but also act as a display cabinet, this lets the customer actually see the range available with a bar, restaurant or country club or resort. These beer coolers come in varying capacities and are just right for the heavy demand of canned and bottled alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

With summer temperatures increasing due to global warming and the expected temperatures to rise in the following years to come, one sees beer coolers as the ideal item that has now become a standard. It allows you to be able to enjoy chilled beer while watching the game on your big screen television.

Thursday 13 October 2011

Information about Some Very Useful Wine Accessories


There are a number of people who really know and love wine. It is one of the most popular kinds of drink being drunk and  served all over the world. In cultures like Italian and Spanish, it is part of the main day to day consumption of any meal.  Countries all over the world have perfected the art of making, storing and tasting wines and there are a number of people who  have learnt to appreciate this wonderful libation which has been consumed for centuries through history.

If you are one such connoisseur, then you will know that it is extremely important to not only collect really great  wine but to properly store and cool it because the littlest of factors can affect its taste and ruin it forever. The storing  of wine bottles is usually done on a wine rack. These can be small enough to carry just a few select bottles or large enough  to house a commercial supply of them. There are 3 main materials that are used to make these – wood, glass and metal, usually  wrought iron or stainless steel. The wooden ones are the most popular because they have an antique and classic look. But for  those who do not like to put all their time into upkeep, metal and glass can be the best option.



Cooling of wine to the right temperature is also extremely important. With red wines, room temperature is usually  good enough but with the white ones it is important to remember what degree it needs to be cooled down to, to get the best  taste. To this effect a connoisseur might invest in a wine refrigerator or a wine cooler to do this job for him. In the case  of a fridge, it has the capacity to cool several bottles at once. This is very helpful when you are either having a party or  have the need to consume a few bottles at regular periods. The cooler however generally cools only one bottle at a time. It  can be just a bucket with ice in it or can have an electric function using electricity to cool down the bottle. The electric  one takes about 5 to 7 minutes to cool a bottle and the best part of this is that you can program it to certain temperature.

There are also a number of other accessories as far as wine bottles are concerned. The elaborate corkscrews can be  the generic ones from the supermarket or can be artistically created to be aesthetically beautiful. Antique ones are also all  the rage.

Monday 3 October 2011

Why You Need Storage Fascilities


Self-storage facilities are very useful because they give you access to additional space at a very affordable cost. You will  not have to worry about getting a new mortgage or a loan so that you can get yourself additional storage space. If you are in  a city like Glasgow then you may find yourself in need of such a facility. The bane of living in urban areas is the lack of  space. We are all piled on top of each other and every corner is coveted by hundreds of people eager to lay claim to it.  Therefore finding a larger place in an urban city can be quite a challenge.

We humans tend to have a pack rat sort of mentality. We like to collect things and are very reluctant to let these things go.  As the years go by the amount of stuff you own starts to increase and suddenly you find that there is no room left for you or  for any more of your stuff. This is when you have a few decisions to make. You need to clean house, start by throwing a way  the things that you do not need. This is not an easy task you might not want to give up some items but if you have not used  them for more than a year it is time to say goodbye. The next thing you need to do is sort your things. Make a pile of things  that you use on a regular basis and a pile of things that you use on rare occasion.




The things that you do not use too often can be moved to a Glasgow storage unit. Self storage Glasgow fascilities are places  that will allow you to lease a unit on their lot where you can store the things that you do not need. For this facility you  will need to pay a certain fee. Compared to the amount you would have to spend to get a larger space the fee is quite  nominal. If you want additional features for your unit then the charges will go up.

These units can be very useful for businesses as well. If you find that you need to expand and need space for a couple of  more offices then you can find this extra space by moving all the excess items from your place of business to a Storage Glasgow facility. Over the years the records of your clients and your accounts will start to pile up instead of throwing away  the hard copies you can archive them and store them safely at a Glasgow storage fascility.

Various wine accessories

When it comes to storage of wine, there are a few essentials that you cannot do without. Wine can be stored and served  chilled or at normal room temperature. Depending on how you store the wine you need to have the following:

Wine racks: wine racks are for external storage of wine. They are extremely handy when you want to display the collection of  wine that you have. They hold many bottles of wine. The capacity depends on the size of the rack. If you have a store or a  retrusnt or bar then wine rack are excellent for use. They display the bottles of wine that you have so the guests can see  and order the ones of their preference. Wine racks are also very decorative. They are made of various materials and designs.  Wine racks have various styles that can be incorporated into your décor.  These racks are always very elegant. However while  buying your rack makes sure that the racks are inclined downwards so that when the bottles are paced the wine is pushed  towards the cork!




Wine Cabinet are also equally important for storage. They are small cabinets in which bottles are kept until they can be  taken down and used later. Wine cabinets are extremely delightful to have and available in various designs and styles. They  can be wall hung or installed on the ground. The sizes differ as per your need.
Wine Coolers are used to cool the wineto desirable temperatures. They are available in various sizes and are able to hold a  number of wine bottles. Typically they are able to hold between 15- 30 bottles. However there may be smaller ones as well.  You can set the temperatures with the help of an adjustable thermostat. These coolers cost to the tune of $200. However you  may be able to get them cheaper if you buy them online.

Wine chillers: wine chillers are a bucket filled with ice into which one places the bottle of wine and chills for short term  use. These chillers are more for the presentation of wine than the cooling purpose. The buckets are small and convenient to  be placed on the table.
There are many other wine accessories that you can look into. If you were to search the internet you would find plenty of  information regarding wine and the accessories. You may also be able to buy these accessories online.