07 September 2009

boutique bar show 09

Giles Gavin-Cowan of The Drink Factory, will lead firstly a forum, with
discussion and heckling encouraged, based around the art of Alchemy. Topics to
be covered will be how we can look back at the principles, teachings and
methodologies of the alchemists and how they can be employed and re-invented
into the modern Bartending world. With a demo and tasting session showcasing the
"Bain Marie" and its variety of uses for taylor made infusions, sugar syrups and
modern "alcehmy"

The second half of the talk will focus on the Japanes product of Shochu. One of
the worlds biggest selling yet least recognized spirits. Its place in the
ancient world and its place behind the modern bar. We will delve into Shochu's
history, origins and production methods. With some very original yet delicious
shochu cocktails being created and tasted to inspire and educate on this great
spirit.

26 June 2009

Thank You

An enormous thank you from all at Drink Factory to all our speakers who participated in Bar09:

Harold Mcgee, Audrey Saunders, Bernard La Housse, Dave Wonderich, Damian Alsop, Dave Broom, Steffi Holt and Dale Degroff for his cameo....

Our Sponsors

Pernod Ricard
Bar09

Special thanks to Claire West and Suzie Agar who without which none of this would have happened!!

Thanks also to

Clifton food range
Buchi
Sartorious
Glass and Co.
Multi Vac

And a massive thank you to all of you that made
the seminars and made them such great fun!!

From us all at Drink Factory.......

Spike Merchant
Giles Gavin- Cowen
Tony Conigliaro

The Senses talk by Steffi Holt and Dave Broom

Organized Chaos!! at the last of the Drinkfactory talks......scented balloons, blindfolds and all kinds of madness!! But how much fun was it........

The incredible Harold and Audrey talk at Bar09.....

Giles Merlet et Fil at the Merlet triple sec Launch at 69 Colebrooke

Mcgee, Wonderich, and Saunders talk egg white

Talking about Bubbles and there effects......