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BEVERAGE PURCHASING. The processes associated with beverage operations are the same to food control; that is, like food, beverages must be purchased, received, stored, issued, produced, and sold. As with food, it is possible for excessive costs to develop in each area of operation. Sufficient beverages must be purchased so that a suitable supply of each beverage is on hand when needed. STANDARDS FOR PURCHASING. Price - wholesale or retail price affects the unit cost of beverage. Shelf life - Because beverage products are not highly perishable if stored properly, does not mean that it would not spoil. Before buying, take consideration the shelf life of a beverage prior to purchasing. Quality. Alcoholic beverages purchased for bars may be divided into two classes according to use: call brands and pouring brands. a. A call brand is one used only if the specific brand is requested by ancustomer. b. A pouring brand is one used whenever a customer does not specify a call brand. ORDERING METHODS. There are two basic methods for determining order quantities. The first, known as the periodic order method, is based on fixed order dates and variable order quantities; the second, the perpetual order method, uses variable order dates and fixed reorder quantities. The following information were taken from Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide in order to determine accurate measure and numbers of bottles of wine and bottle sizes. Measure. How many bottles of wine for dinner? Table wine, champagnes, sparkling wine average 2 servings, 5 ounces each, per person. Generally, bottle quantities recommended provide some small overages of wine from 10 - ounces - pre - guest formula; “+” indicates somewhat less formula and you may desire to have an additional bottle on hand. b. How many drinks per bottle? Cocktails, Mixed Drinks: 1.5 - oucnces liquor servings Table wine, champagnes, sparkling wine: 5 - ounces wine servings Here are conversions for unusual measures typically found in nineteenth - century recipes. Pony / Cordial = 1 ounces. Pousse Cafe Glass = 1.5 ounces. Cocktail Glass = 2 ounces. Gill = 4 ounces. Wine Glass = 4 ounces. Small Tumbler = 8 ounces. Large Tumbler = 16 ounces.