Glass Care

• Often the most neglected item in the bar, a dirty glass can ultimately destroy all your hard work and care in trying to serve the perfect pint .We cannot overstate the importance of a good glass washing regime in all types of bar.
• Bearing in mind how much glasses get used it is quite understandable they can get pretty grotty.

Why are clean glasses such an important part of serving a perfect pint?

• A dirty glass can transmit disease.
• Grease on the glass will affect the appearance of your beer and make it serve flat.
• A clean glass will enhance the appearance of your beer.

So how do we keep our glasses properly clean?

• We recommend that you purchase a good glass washing machine .You might think you can clean your glasses in a sink with a drop of Fairy liquid, and that will do .Not so. Firstly many Environmental Health Officers may not approve of such methods. Secondly it does not work.
• In the modern bar environment it is essential to have a proper consistent method of washing glassware .A glass washing machine used correctly can guarantee such results always.
• When using a glass washer it is important to have it regularly serviced. Correct glass washing detergents and rinse aids should be used and periodically a glass renovator.
• A glass renovator product used perhaps every 4 weeks will remove any accrued grease and dirt and put your glasses in pristine condition. Only use glass washers for dirty glasses, preferably beer glasses only. Other drinks glasses that have been used for creamy liqueurs such as Baileys may contaminate the glass washer with grease. Never put dirty dishes or coffee cups in the glass washer.
• Glass storage is a vital component of good glass care. There is no point in having wonderfully clean glasses only to stack them on a dirty shelf.
• Glass storage mats should be used on all surfaces where glasses are stored .It is best practice to let glasses dry naturally and not use cloths; these may transfer grease or germs.

And finally

• Glasses do not last forever, if they become scratched get new ones, they are cheap enough and will make your beers look great.

Here are some of our recommended Glass Care products:

ULTRGLIDE PLUS Cabinet glass wash detergent. Excellent cleaning with no foam. -no blooming.- free rinsing- gentle on glassware.
www.klenzan.co.uk/

REVIVE Glass refurbishment- free flowing powder- Return ” SPARKLE ” to the glass- Removal of non rinseable films .Will not effect beer head retention. Use manual or automatic cabinet glass wash machines. Improves glass presentation. Handy pack 2.5 kg. tub.
www.klenzan.co.uk/