1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

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squirt, to prevent it from dropping into the mixing tumbler and thereby waste the material. In the evening, when business closes, it is advisable to place a small, pointed, wooden plug into the squirt, especially in warm weather, to shut off the possible entrance of flies, ants, and other insects at night. Where there is a use of other cordials, such as are used for pouring in for customers or to be sent to the tables, great care must be taken to have them corked tight, for they contain more or less sweetening substance which attracts insects, flies, etc., necessarily a great nuisance in summer. 51. HOW ALE AND PORTER SHOULD BE DRAWN. The proper way of drawing ale or porter is directly from the cask or, as it is called, "from the wood." If the necessary room and convenience is available, the customer prefers this to any other method. If drawn through pipes, it is necessary to see that they are made from the best material, such as English block tin, and constantly kept clean, and that the portion re- maining in the pipes over night is not used. Other- wise the customer will not be able to obtain a fresh, clear glass of malt liquor. Bottled ales should be stored in a horizontal position, but in a business, where there is a large demand for this beverage, you should also put a large number of bottles in an upright posi- tion on your shelves in the ale department, before placing them in the ice-box or refrigerator, as it is necessary with some brands to do this, in order to have them in proper condition. In pouring into glasses, care should be taken not to shake the bottles. In cold weather, it is not necessary to use ice with ale or porter, drawn behind the bar, but if the weather is warm, the temperature may be regulated by allow-