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i-Bar, the Interactive Practice Bar!
Introducing the Interactive
Practice Bar (i-Bar for short) from Professional Bartending School! i-Bar creates a realistic, computerized practice
bar you can use at home! It is the only program designed to replace a traditional bartending school practice bar.
i-Bar is universally compatible with both Windows PC's and MAC's, there is nothing to download or install, and
there are no additional fees for it when you enroll in Professional Online Bartending School!
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Shaker Set Demonstration |
Actual i-Bar size and image quality is reduced in this video.
Features that Make i-Bar a Great Training Tool
- i-Bar uses images of authentic liquor bottles and
equipment as found in a real bar. Every item can be picked-up, moved, turned and poured, etc.
 The
back bar is set up just like a real bar, with the premium alcohols set up on the shelf. That is where the term
"top shelf" comes from.
- Lower
priced alcohol is along the front of the bar, called the speed rail, or just "rail", so a bartender can
choose his alcohol quickly.
- The
rail is set up with a system, so you can quickly find the bottle, similar to a real bar.
- Refrigerated
items go in either the ice bin compartments or in the refrigerator. You will learn which items must be chilled,
versus items that can set out.
- The
soda gun operation is similar to bar usage.
- Shaking
and straining drinks is completed using the same methodology as a real bar.
- The
ice bin is realistic, not just a sink with ice in it (a sink with ice is against food safety regulations).
- i-Bar
allows jigger pouring, which is required by some bar owners.
- i-Bar
also allows practicing your free pouring skills (timed pours).
A Few Things You Can Do with i-Bar
i-Bar allows you to interact with all the equipment
behind the bar. Chill your juice bottles and mixes in the refrigerator... Add
ice, straws, and garnishes to drinks... Use
the blender to prepare frozen specialties... Use
the rail gun to pour soda, juice, or other liquids... Pick-up
the shaker and mix ingredients... Make a perfectly-timed
free pour monitored by the computer... Select
the right glassware based on the drink... Complete
drink tests assigned by the computer... View
all your stats, correct and incorrect drinks!
Advantages Over Bartending School Bars
i-Bar is a realistic bar simulator containing
all the typical equipment.
Bartending schools try to save money by building
low-cost bars that usually lack expensive ice bins, stainless steel bar sinks, and other features.
Your i-Bar can have every type of glass.
Breakage and high overhead prevent bartending
schools from stocking the more expensive glasses. For example, schools have students make margaritas in a bucket
glass. Seldom do they have coffee mugs, nevermind wine glasses.
You can use i-Bar to improve your drink-making
skills at any time.
At bartending schools, your time behind their
practice bar ends when class is over. i-Bar allows you to get back behind the bar whenever you need.
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