Discover the difference between Premix and Postmix dispensed drinks
In the vibrant world of beverage dispensing, both in venues and at home, understanding the available technologies and methods is crucial to offering an exceptional experience to your customers or enjoying a perfectly poured drink at home. Two terms and questions that often come up in this industry are premix and postmix drinks. Both refer to how drinks are prepared and dispensed. Let’s discover the features, advantages and disadvantages of each method, and how they can impact your business or your personal drinking experience.
Premix dispensed drinks: Precision and consistency
Premix drinks are those that are already prepared and blended at the factory, ready to be dispensed. This includes beverages such as beer, wine, cider, cocktails, kombucha, mead, vermouth or already carbonated soft drinks. Here, quality control is handled by the manufacturer, ensuring consistent flavor and quality in every batch.
Advantages of Premix Beverages
- Flavor consistency: Every pour is uniform in taste and quality.
- Easy handling: Less complexity in the dispensing system.
- Less maintenance: Requires less technical maintenance.
Disadvantages of premixed drinks
- Less flexibility: Does not allow adjustments to the mix ratio.
- Espacio de almacenamiento: Puede requerir más espacio de almacenamiento, ya que la bebida ya está acabada.
Postmix Beverages: Flexibility and customisation
Postmix beverages are those in which the different ingredients or components are mixed at the moment of dispensing. This method is common in self-service soft drink machines like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, where carbonated water is mixed with syrup concentrate at the moment the drink is served. Examples of postmix beverages include soft drinks, cocktails, juices and slushies.
Advantages of Postmix Beverages
- Customization: Allows you to adjust the mix ratio according to the venue’s preferences and specifications.
- Space efficiency: Less storage space required.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Lower transport and storage costs.
Disadvantages of Postmix Beverages
- Mantenimiento técnico: Al tratarse de un sistema de dispensación más complejo requiere más atención técnica y mantenimiento periódico.
- Consistency: There may be variability in flavor if it is not properly calibrated.
The choice between premix and postmix beverages will depend on your business needs and goals or your personal preferences. A premix dispensing system, like the ones we offer in our online store, is essential to ensure satisfaction in every sip. Whether you run a busy restaurant or are looking for perfect beverage dispensing at home, we offer technical solutions tailored to your needs.
