Business of the Sommelier Flashcards

1
Q

How to restock beer?

A

First in first out (FIFO)

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2
Q

What are the different type of beer containers?

A

Bottles
Can
Keg - 15.5 gallons, stays fresh for several weeks

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3
Q

Example of how to cost beer

A

Private 200 person event wants to order enough kegs of a specific beer to have on tap

Estimate 40% of customers will order 1 pint each (16oz)

Beer is only offered in Quarter Barrel Kegs (29.3 liters or 992 ounces)

How many guests will order this beer? 80

How many ounces will you need to pour? 1,280 ounces

How many Quarter Kegs will you need to order to ensure demand is met? 2 Quarter Kegs

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4
Q

What are the 3 sizes of bottles?

A

375ml - half bottle
750ml - regular size
1.5 liter - magnum

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5
Q

How many ounces is 375ml?

A

12.7 ounces

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6
Q

How many ounces is 750ml?

A

25.3oz

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7
Q

How many ounces is 1 liter?

A

33.8 oz

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8
Q

How many ounces is 187 ml?

A

6.32 oz

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9
Q

How many ml is Jeroboam?

A

3,000ml aka 3 liters of wine

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10
Q

How many ml is a 2oz pour?

A

60ml

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11
Q

How many ml is a 4oz pour?

A

118ml

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12
Q

How many ml is a 5oz pour?

A

148ml

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13
Q

How many ml is a 6oz pour?

A

187ml

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14
Q

What does OWC mean?

A

Original wooden case

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15
Q

How many bottles are in a 9L case?

A

12 x 750ml bottles

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16
Q

What other size cases exist?

A

Can have a case of 3 or 6 bottles for super premium wine

17
Q

Relationship between sales + product cost and margin?

A

Sales price +
Margin +

Sales price -
Margin -

Product cost +
Margin -

Product cost -
Margin +

18
Q

How do you calculate cost %?

A

Bottle cost/List price

19
Q

How do you calculate gross profit?

A

Bottle cost - List price

20
Q

How do you calculate list price?

A

Bottle cost/Target cost %

21
Q

How do you calculate BTG cost?

A

Bottle price/750ml (or 25oz) * ml (oz) pour

22
Q

How do you calculate the amount of bottles needed?

A

of guests x # oz (or ml) per guests/25 (or 750ml)