How to Use Post mix Syrup at Your Pub
Post mix syrup systems can transform your pub’s drink service by increasing efficiency, reducing costs and offering more drinks. Here’s a step by step guide to setting up and using post mix syrup:
1. Choose the Right Post mix System
Select a machine that suits your pub. Consider flavor variety (cola, lemon-lime, energy drinks or even cocktail bases) and volume capacity (small machines for low footfall, larger systems for high demand). Make sure the machine is BIB (bag in box) compatible as this is the industry standard.
2. Install Key Components
Syrup concentrate: Stored in BIB containers these are the flavoured bases for your drinks.
CO2 cylinders: To carbonate the water and push the syrup through the system.
Carbonated water supply: Connect the machine to a water line or use a standalone carbonation unit.
Dispensing valves or soda guns: For staff to post mix the syrup and carbonated water into the glass.
Connect syrup bags to the machine’s syrup lines and make sure they are securely attached.
Attach CO2 cylinders to carbonate the water and pressurise the syrup lines. Adjust the pressure settings as per the machine’s guidelines (usually 50-80 psi for syrup and 100-120 psi for water).
Calibrate ratios to get the right mix of syrup and water (usually 1:5 syrup to water for soft drinks).
Teach dispensing techniques: Hold the soda gun vertically, press the button fully to avoid flat drinks and release gently to avoid splashing.
Explain maintenance routines: Clean nozzles and lines weekly to prevent clogs and hygiene.
Demonstrate flavor customization: Adjust post syrup levels for sweeter or milder drinks or mix flavors (e.g. cola + lemon-lime) for unique drinks.
Clean lines weekly using a dedicated cleaning solution to remove syrup residue and bacteria.
Check CO2 levels and replace cylinders before they run out to avoid service interruptions.
Inspect syrup bags for leaks and replace when empty.
6. Leverage Benefits for Your Pub
Waste reduction: No bottle/can disposal and minimal spillage.
Space saving: Syrup bags take up less space than bottled drinks.
More menu options: Offer slushies, mocktails or energy drinks by adding speciality syrups.
Cost savings: Syrup concentrates are cheaper to transport and store than pre-mixed drinks.
Use your postmix syrup system to market to your eco-friendly customers. The reduced plastic waste and lower carbon footprint from transport will boost your pub’s reputation.
By using a post mix syrup system your pub can serve fresh drinks, streamline operations and cater for more tastes – all while increasing profit and sustainability.
