It can sometimes be hard to look for useful information on alcohol and drinking it, and while the Responsible Service Of Alcohol Onlinecourse will give you information on the safety side of drinking it, you might want some more information on other aspects of the culture. So to point you in the right direction initially, you should check out some of these sites as they give good info on different drinks LOUNGERATITHE FIRST FIVENIGHTLIFE PR ::|:: DC NIGHTLIFUMAMIMARTDRINKBOSTON.COMDRINKS FOR THE HOUSE Keep in mind that some of these sites might advise you to drink in large quantities, while the Queensland RSA Course, or any course really would advise you against doing this kind of binge drinking as it can be dangerous and potentially end badly. But by all means have a gander at these blogs and see if they have any useful or interesting information for you!
Beer is an interesting alcohol, it is highly subject to taste in the sense that some people love it and others hate it with a passion. But for all those who do actually like beer, it can be a picky process when you are choosing what to pick up from the liquor store, and you have probably worked out what beer you like the best. But it can never hurt to try out some other new beers that might end up being your favorite. Check out this blog post below that was on a site called “A Night With The Hops.” It describes a beer called the Samuel Adams White Water IPA. This beer is unique and tastes a little different, but it still gives a delicious taste, so give it a try!
As much as I may try to ensure that a solid variety of styles are in my house a good punch of hops is something that very often is what my palate wants. So when it comes to grabbing a six-pack and IPA very often finds a way home with me. The two of these I drank were in the Brewer’s Choice Variety 12-pack with a few other good ones, but I look forward to when it will be available on its own sometime in the coming months.A solid addition to their beer family . . .
Style: American IPA (though probably a Specialty Beer)
ABV: 5.80% (on bottle)
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge before serving in a pint glass.
Aroma: A nice hoppy aroma with citrus and pine and a slight, mildly fruity sweetness. Full, but not overwhelming. – 9/12
Appearance: Golden honey-like color with a slight orange hue. Two finger frothy/creamy white head that holds very well and leaves nice lacing on the glass. Some haziness but pretty clear with rising bubbles visible. – 3/3
Flavor: A really nice citrusy hop flavor up front with a moderate hit of piney bitterness after that. Well balanced with a touch of fruity sweetness in there as well. Seems to have a touch of spiciness. Finishes a bit dry dry, but with a nice lingering bitterness and some citrus flavor. – 15.5/20
Mouthfeel: Medium to light in body with a moderate level of carbonation. Pretty smooth with a nice creaminess that adds a little to the body. – 4.5/5
Overall Impressions: I like the bit of creaminess in the body and it is a nice addition to what is otherwise a solid IPA. The bitterness and citrus profile is quite nice. Goes down very easily and could definitely drink more than a few. A solid beer and tasty IPA that I will probably grab a six-pack of when it comes out. – 8/10
Overall: A- (40/50)
Samuel Adams – Whitewater IPA”
So basically this blog, which can be found here (or here: http://nighthops.com/) explains that beer lovers should be going out and trying a new beer every time they have a casual one. This means that you are expanding your taste, and even though you might think you love your classic beers like Tooheys or XXXX Bitters, the world of premium lager has a lot more to offer. This is especially important if you are planning on completing the Queensland RSA Course (or any states course) and starting work in a liquor serving establishment! For more information on beer and the news to do with it, check out this blog post that was also on a night with the hops’ blog.
“The last bit of beer news for January . . .
We are far enough into the year that it is time to stop looking back at what happened in the world of beer during 2011 and start seriously looking ahead to what will be another awesome year of beer. I enjoyed reading 8 opinions from the Mid-Atlantic area even though I do not live in the area.
One of the cool things in the craft beer world is the camaraderie among many of the brewers and breweries. I am just glad that in this case means my supply of hoppy awesomeness will continue mostly uninterrupted.
This particular blog post has a lot of links in it which go to interesting websites about alcohol related news. I would recommend that you get online and check out these kinds of posts more often simply because they describe the world of beer so vividly. This article, like the last one was sourced from “A Night With The Hops.” But do remember to always drink responsible as the Responsible Service Of Alcohol Training teaches you!
Before you get to work in a bar and decide whether you want to serve food or not, you need to complete the RSA Training Course and get your QLD RSA Certificate, or any states certificate. There may be several questions you will be asking yourself when completing the RSA Course online, and one may be what exactly you want to do with the RSA Certificate. The fact of the matter is that there are several things you can do with the certificate, and they are all fairly rewarding. Check out the list below of places you can work, and use the information on the work environment to decide if you really want to be working there.
At The Bottle – O. After getting your RSA Certificate
The bottle-o, or bottle shop/liquor retailer is the first place that you can work once you get the RSA Certificate, and working at these shops means that you don’t so much have to be involved in an atmosphere or watch how much people drink. But you do have to be able to look for people who are underage, using a fake ID, or are buying alcohol for other people who are underage. So if you would like to get into the industry and learn all the different types of beer/drinks, without getting into a full on bar/club atmosphere, then this may be the place for you.
At a Bar – with your RSA Certificate
A bar usually goes with an atmosphere that is either full on, or laid back; and some you will find are in between. So this can be a perfect place for you to work, as you can choose the kind of atmosphere you would like to work in. But be cautious, jobs don’t grow on trees so working in the bar industry often means that you don’t have a lot of choice when it comes to the bar you want to work in!
A club can be one of the harder places to work in with the RSA Certificate, as it is harder to tell who has been drinking too much and often requires some practice. In addition, clubs have some long hours and can mean a tiring work environment. On the other hand they are fun and social, so if this is your element, then start applying for jobs in this industry!
So Should I Be Serving Food in My Bar?
It may not seem like too big of a question to ask, a bar either serves food or it doesn’t, right? Well you will learn in the RSA Course that food can often be a good thing to help keep people sober, as it soaks up the alcohol in your stomach and helps keep you sober…ish. While you may think that serving food is not really a choice that is up to you as a staff member, but it is often the suggestions of the staff that get implemented by management. This is because you on the forefront of the business know how it works best!
So How Do I Know If I Need To Serve Food?
The first thing you will want to look at is what time your bar/club opens or closes on a regular basis, and more importantly, what time do most people come in to start drinking? By looking at these factors you can tell whether you will need to serve food or not. If you find that people are mostly coming in early and getting way too drunk, then this might simply be because they do not have enough food in them to allow them to get appropriately drunk. They may think that they can have a few drinks and be okay, but they do not consider that they have not eaten. In this sense, you have to consider it, and be aware of just how much they are REALLY drinking and being affected by. Another reason that you may want to serve food is that serving food can mean that you can relatively keep people sober when they need to be. If you see someone is far too drunk, then you can encourage them to have some food and water to sober them up. As the RSA Certificate course teaches you to look for signs they are too drunk, and then use a few ways to sober them up or send them home. So serving food can be a good medium for people that don’t want to go home and don’t want to stop drinking.
Grab Your RSA Certificate Today!
By going online and completing the RSA Certificate course, you are allowing yourself to serve responsibly at a bar/club/restaurant or even a liquor store. This means you know techniques of how to keep people relatively sober and having a good time. So get started today!
There are a lot of things that you should not be doing in a bar, but hey, it’s hard to control yourself when you have had a bit too much isn’t it. The RSA Course works to prevent this kind of behavior, but in case this is you, make sure you work on preventing this type of behavior! The video below is a bit long so you might want to skip to around 1 min to speed things up.
Being a bar tender, there are some actions that you can help stop and others that you can’t. Like you can stop someone getting too drunk and causing violence or harm (taught in the Responsible Service of Alcohol QLD Course, or any state), but you can’t stop people doing some stupid things at their own fault!
As we all know, we are in Autumn and are moving ever so close to Winter. You know what this means…Scotch drinking weather (apparently). The article that was published on ‘Sloshed.com’ below, describes ideal scotch weather as “Frosty nights, windy days, with an austere crispness in the air.” But as we approach these seasons, it is important to know your drink. Especially if you work in a more laid back bar (with your RSA Certificate) where scotch is the ‘smooth, man’s drink.’ Check out this article on the different Scotch recommendations.
“Glen Garioch Founder’s Reserve (about 40 dollars): This is a non-peaty Highland Scotch from one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, Glen Garioch (pronounced ‘geery’). Now owned by Japan’s Suntory corporation, this whisky curiously exhibits the characteristic dry maltiness of Yamizaki, Suntory’s flagship whisky. At a hefty 48% ABV, it’s a bruiser too, so a little water or ice might be a good idea to soften the edges. It’s a little hot for my taste, and more peat would be welcome (there’s no such thing as too much in my book), but this is a decent, well-rounded Highland at a nice price.
Glen Garioch 12 (about 60 dollars): As big as the Founder’s is, the 12-year-old is its meaner, hairier brother who probably drives a Camaro, or maybe an Iroc-Z. This whiskey is very hot (it’s also 48%), but also exhibits some strange taste components: oddly, I keep thinking of marshmallows, and there’s a weird chemical flavor here too, maybe something like methanol would taste if you could drink it without dying. This sounds unpleasant, and it is a little, but there’s still a nice woodsy character and a surprising complexity here, if you’re willing to stick it out.
Auchentoshan Three Wood (about 60 dollars): A Lowland favorite that is aged in bourbon barrels before before being finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. It’s a syrupy, swaggering, and fruity whisky with a pungent finish. It’s got just enough smoke to keep masochists like me happy, but retains enough of a softer character to please everyone else happy too. Definitely worth a try.
Auchentoshan 12 (about 40 dollars): As I’ve stated before, I detest the word ‘smooth’ as an adjective to describe liquor, but sadly, it was the first one to come to mind when I tried this. This means I need to try harder, so here it is: the 12-year is not too fruity, not too smoky, and very easy to drink—in other words, it’s boring. Maybe a little disappointing following the magnificent Three Wood, but it may be just the ticket for the less adventurous drinker in your life, poor souls they may be.
Bowmore 12 (about 40 dollars): From one of the most well known Islay distilleries in the world, this is their entry level whisky, and for the most part, it’s a good one. There’s the grassy, succulent mid-palate, the honeyed citrus notes, and the mildly peaty finish, but there’s not a hell of a lot else. It’s a nice and easy Islay; simple, but there’s nothing really wrong with that, is there? (Ed. note: Marleigh prefers the flavor of whisky to that of peat smoke, and the Bowmore 12 was her favorite. If you’re not a peat monster or you just like a nicely balanced Scotch, try this one.)
Bowmore 15 (about 70 dollars): Of all the whiskys featured here, this was by far my favorite (and unfortunately the most expensive). This is a well-balanced, smokey Islay, and while a tiny bit more brine and peat (I’m looking at you Lagavulin, and I’d start running were I you) would be good, it still delivers on all fronts. The sherry cask comes through nicely on this, as do heavy notes of fig, honey, and grass. If you can swing it, and are looking for a stunning whisky that will floor all your friends, this is a good bet that is easy to find.” Sourced From: www.Sloshed.com This article came from ‘Sloshed.com‘ and describes the different kinds of Scotch rather well if i may say so myself. You should note, though, that this is only one opinion and there are also a lot of other Scotch brands out there to choose from.
To summarize the article though:Glen Garioch Founder’s Reserve is well rounded and strong (also cheap) Glen Garioch 12 is Glen Garioch Founder’s Reserve, but a lot stronger. Auchentoshan Three Wood is a gentleman’s drink: syrupy, softer. Worth a taste. Auchentoshan 12 is boring, but smooth. Something for a non-adventurous drinker. Bowmore 12 has nothing wrong with it…but it’s net exactly…interesting…(It’s standard!) Bowmore 15 delivers on all fronts, it’s great (apparently) but it looks expensive… If you are planning to become a Scotch expert and know your liquor, then you should also know how to drink it. Perhaps no video is better than the one below on how to order and drink Scotch. Like a pro…
This next article comes from ‘Thedrinksreport.com’ and describes the dilemma we faced a while ago about labeling Scotch as brewed in Scotland, when it was actually not. Essentially, people wanted to bring back the class to Scottish Scotch. This all happened in 2009, but it’s interesting to note that now you know if what you are drinking is Scottish…or not. Big difference, right? To some it is.
“The regulations, that come into force on 23 November, mean:
• Compulsory use of category descriptions, such as ‘Blended Scotch Whisky’, will ensure consumers receive clear, consistent and accurate information;
• New presentation rules provide a unique opportunity to promote understanding of every category of Scotch Whisky, Single and Blended, to consumers;
• Additional protection for Scotch Whisky from unfair competition and deceptive practices, establishing a robust and comprehensive legal framework;
• New rules to require the bottling of Single Malt Scotch Whisky in Scotland will protect this growing category;
• New protection for the traditional regional names associated with Scotch Whisky production and clear rules on product age statements;
• Introduction of a strong enforcement mechanism, with HM Revenue & Customs designated as the Scotch Whisky verification authority;
• Use of the word ‘Pure’ which is to be banned as it has led to confusion as ‘Pure Malt’ may come across as being superior whereas the term is used to disguise the fact that the product is a blend of malts rather than a Single Malt;
• There is also to be tightening up of the use of distillery and regional names:
• These regulations will also serve to protect consumers as well as the industry through consolidation of the legal framework.”
Or: The Drinks Report Online This is not really something that would effect someone who merely serves alcohol with the RSA Course Online Certificate, unless you had really picky customers. Either way, now you know two things – the different kinds of Scotch that there are (well, some) and that you can now tell if your drinking Scotch that was really from Scotland, or not!
A bar is one of the places that you could work in once completing the RSA Course, and it seems to be a popular one to start out in. This is likely due to the more relaxed atmosphere that a bar usually has, as opposed to jumping straight into a night club. But if you are looking to jump into the night club atmosphere, you might want to check out this forum, where someone seeks advice on how to handle a clubs interview process. The RSA course teaches you a lot of things about safety when working behind a bar, and how to look out for patrons who you think might have had a little too much to drink. But before one has to do any of that, they first have to look at whether or not bar tending is the right thing for them to do. And when considering if it is what you want to do, you should think about several different factors, such as the hours you will have to work, where you will work, what the work consists of, who will I be working for (what kind of boss?) and what skills do I need to learn on the job? These are generally things people think about when becoming a bar tender, and the RSA Course can help you decide, just read on!
What Exactly Will I Have To Do? RSA Course Teaches
When working behind a bar, the first and foremost important thing that you will have to be able to do, is communicate with people who are ordering drinks. This is important for a few reasons, but one of these is that you can tell how much someone has had to drink, more often than not, by how much they slur their words and how well they construct sentences! Another thing you may need is a wide knowledge of drinks, and this is not always important nor taught in the RSA Course. But think about it. The less your employer has to train you, the better you will be set ahead from competition. So start studying asap! A good place to start looking at drink mixes is linked here as well.
So…What’s Next? Impressing Your Boss!
Upon reading the title above, you were probably thinking, “why would i want to impress my boss after completing the RSA Course and working in a bar?” Well, there are several reasons that you might want to impress your boss with skills that you learn outside of work. See in the bar tending and night life industry, there is a lot of room for movement within any chain of different clubs or bars/restaurants. This means that there is a lot of room to move up in the industry. And what people don’t realise is that the hires are mostly from inside the business. It’s true! Speak to any manager of a club or a bar and you will see that just like you, he had to complete the RSA Course online and get to work behind a bar before he could move up in the industry!
Ok, So How Do I Do It? RSA Course Online Helps!
The first thing that you want to do, is get online and complete the RSA Course pre-emptively to getting the job. This just shows your boss that you are more than prepared and keen to get into the industry and show him what you have to offer. Secondly, you want to always pay attention when on the job, show that you never have an ‘off day’ or a time when you really don’t feel like working. Even though there are probably times when you will feel this way. You should then always be going home at night and reflecting on the days work, always thinking about how you could have done it better, and what you will be doing next time to better yourself. At the same time though you should also be going home and thinking about new and exciting things to do at your work, whether it be finding a new drink, or thinking of an event that you would like to host. Either way, get involved and get thinking! Bosses like when you show initiative. Finally, as bad as it sounds you want to make sure that your boss sees you doing these things, or at least hears about it. You want to show off your skills! and show WHY you are ahead of all the other employees that the bar might have! Have a look at the hilarious video below as well on impressing your boss in a more office based environment. Keep in mind this does not actually work though!
Should I Start Bar Tending? Your RSA Course Should Be Completed First Though!
If I am describing you now, then you might want to consider bar tending. Do you like to talk to people and hear about their lives while actively participating in a fun and exciting atmosphere? Are you social and can work fast/efficiently? If you are all these things, you would have a high chance of liking the work that you might get behind a bar. So get online and complete the RSA Course, for your RSA Certificate, so you can give serving alcohol a try. The course is a small investment of time to which you are sure to see reward from. Start Today!
You might be asking yourself, what is ‘my drink,’ or what do i mean when i say you would have ‘your own drink.’ All that i really mean is that there are some drinks that some people really enjoy, and these can be as complex as they need to be – but you know that you will enjoy them! The idea of having one drink you really enjoy is that you can make it rather easily and can just drink it whenever you really want to! In addition, people often assign a drink to you, and this can give you some real charisma, while being a good conversation starter! The more complex that the drink is, the more people think that you know your drinks, even if you really don’t!
How Do I Find This Elusive Drink?
The RSA Course does not teach you about all the drink options that are out there, but you can quite easily find out. A lot of people like to find it by experience and by simply drinking a wide variety of drinks, but you can try searching online to find what drink might fit you. One thing that you might want to do is check out some of the beers that are not advertised on TV, as a lot of good beers are rather rare or different. Another drink that you might want to try is one that is a specialty famous one, and if you are looking for some information on how to make famous drinks, then have a look at this chart!
Get Your RSA Certificate To Help People Find Their Drink! RSA Course Teaches!
If you think that you know a lot about alcohol and different drink mixes, then you should check out the RSA Course online as it will give you the tools that you need to work behind a bar. When working behind a bar you can get to know all the different drink mixes, and help people find their preferred drink. The RSA Course will also teach you how to serve safely and responsibly, so that you can ensure people have a good night, and stay safe!
There are a wide range of bars that exist today, and quite often they have a theme or a style to them that defines them, and to work at any of them you have to first grab your RSA certificate! A sports bar is one kind of bar that is easily definable, and can bring in a lot of business simply because it broadcasts a lot of sport. The atmosphere at a bar is what people go for, and by creating a sports atmosphere you are essentially attracting a particular crowd to your bar. In this sense, you will have to deliver the atmosphere that they want. You will find that at a bar around mid day, people will expect a more relaxed atmosphere where they can go to simply watch a game, or have a casual drink. As a result, you should always set the mood of the bar to what is expected!
Once I have my RSA Certificate How Do I Create This Kind of Experience/Atmosphere?
There are several ways that you can set up an atmosphere for a sports bar, and the first thing that you have to do is, know your sports! People will expect a bar tender to know his sports so that you can know what games to schedule and you can make general conversation with the patrons. Secondly, you want to get your RSA Certificate, because you cant serve behind a bar without it. Third, you want to get a few large plasma TV sets for the bar with a good connection to all sports channels, so that you can play the games for all patrons! Finally, you want to get some good merch for the bar, which will let people know that it is in fact a sports bar, and will help set the atmosphere.
Where Should I Set Up? After Getting my RSA Certificate
Sports bars are not typically built in areas where there are lots of people out clubbing, and they are usually built in the inner city. So you have to do your research before setting up, as this will mean that you will get more business, and the RIGHT business! You don’t want to end up with a bunch of rampant drunks in the bar! You should also check out this very useful video below as it describes the different types of sports bars in NYC, and gives very good ideas on making good and different sports bars!
Grab Your RSA Certificate Today To Work In A Sports Bar!
There are several reasons that you might want to work in a sports bar, but before you think about why you would want to work in one – jump online and get your RSA certificate to allow you to work in any bar or restaurant around Australia serving alcohol.
Portable bars are actually a large part of the industry and are needed for private events such as weddings or get-togethers that people may be having. So to get into the portable bar industry, you need to first complete the RSA Course, and check out this video to pick your perfect portable bar!
This kind of work still requires you to be safe and serve responsibly, so get online and complete the RSA Course for further information on how to do this!
Sometimes when you are out or at an event, you just want to act classy, because taking it back to basics, drinking was a classy thing to do – so let the RSA course help you out! Sometimes you will be required to go to a classy event, and sometimes you will just be acting classy because you can! Either way it can actually be a lot of fun to act with class, especially if everyone else is doing the same thing.
What Can I Wear? Not in the RSA Course!
The choice will no doubt come to your mind, what do i wear to such classy occasions, and the answer is actually pretty clear. You have to suit up. So when you are getting ready to go out, just think, what would james bond wear? He’s always classy right? For the ladies, the suggested attire would probably be a nice, long dress. But there are more things that you can wear than just a suit and a dress. You could even go with the sweater, the vest, the parker or the blazer – just make sure you have a collared shirt on.
RSA Course Online – What is the Standard For Drinking?
At a classy event, one thing that you want to make sure that you do not do, is drink too much. Although an alcoholic beverage, or social lubricant, may make it easier for you to gain confidence, it does not make you look classy one bit – if you drink too much, which the RSA course helps you avoid. You really just want too have a casual drink every now and then and sip it slowly. But remember that it does not look all that classy to drink a beer, so when you are deciding what drink you would like, make sure that you consider all cocktails first as they are generally what people will be drinking at a classy event.
If you go online and complete the few steps that there are to getting your RSA Course certificate, then you are setting yourself up to bar tend all around Australia. As such you open up a whole range of new job opportunities. These could even include being classy every day by serving at a high class establishment. Go online, and get started today!