Barkeep Catering

07/13/2024

Come see us in Lisbon Falls! Behind Sausage Kitchen watching live music slinging good drinks

07/13/2024

🌟 Exciting News! Barkeep Catering at the Moxie Festival Today!🌟

Attention Moxie Fest fans! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Barkeep Catering. will be serving up delicious drinks **today only** at the Moxie Festival in Lisbon, Maine! 🍹🍺

📍 Find Us: Right behind the iconic Sausage Kitchen
📅 When**: Today, don't miss out!

🍹 What to Expect:
- Custom Cocktails: Our mixologists have crafted unique, must-try cocktails just for the festival. You won't want to miss these!
- Cold Beverages: Quench your thirst with our refreshing selection of cold drinks, perfect for a hot summer day.
- Perfect Pairing: The ultimate festival experience includes enjoying a savory sausage from the Sausage Kitchen with one of our custom drinks.

🍽️ Sausage Kitchen's Moxie Menu,
- Moxie Festival Italian Subs
- Hot Chorizo Subs
- Icelandic Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut
- Snappy Dogs
- Add Beans
- Add Kraut
- Dirty Rice
- Mac n Cheese (Plain or topped with brisket or pulled pork)
- Plain or topped w/ brisket or pulled pork
-Moxie Floats
Open Faced Brisket Sliders with Beans and slaw
Food truck will be going with a special menu of its own.

👀 Why You Can't Miss This:
- Exclusive Drinks**: Only available at the Moxie Festival!
- Best Pairing: The combination of our custom cocktails and the Sausage Kitchen's treats is a must-try!

📸 Snap a pic of your drink and tag us for a chance to be featured on our page!

Join us for a day of fun, flavor, and festivity. We can't wait to see you in Lisbon, Maine! 🍻🎉

06/16/2024

From all of us at Barkeep, happy Father’s Day!

05/27/2024

Remembering Heroes: Today, we pause to honor the heroes who laid down their lives for us. Their courage and dedication inspire us every day.

05/05/2024

In honor of this Cinco de Mayo, how do you margarita?

05/05/2024

Ever hear of the term “spirits” describing alcohol? This interesting term actually came from the 14th century, when you would distill grapes for the alcohol, or as people would describe it, “extract the spirit of the grapes.”

05/02/2024

The heart of your soda system is the carbonator. Here, a booster pump pressurizes the water until it is able to mix with CO2 gas, leading to the formation of soda, or carbonated, water.

05/01/2024

Summertime and rum punches! ☀️ 🍹
Check out our favorite the Porchside Punch! Just remember to float the dark rum!

04/28/2024

In earlier times bartenders and bar owners were considered members of the economic as well as the social elite. They were esteemed property owners who were recognized as being a part of one of the wealthiest trades in existence!

04/25/2024

One of the first American soda jerks was Benjamin Silliman, a chemistry professor at Yale University who set up shop in 1806. Soda fountains soon popped up in New York City and Philadelphia. Successful soda fountain manufacturers included John Matthews and John Lippincott.

04/21/2024

Jerry Thomas was not only the most famous bartender of his day, but his 1862 guide to mixology, The Bon Vivant’s Companion, was also the first cocktail book ever published. The book is so useful that it’s still in print today and includes dozens of cocktail recipes.

04/18/2024

Like other refrigeration equipment, ice machines have four key parts: the condenser, the compressor, the throttle valve, and the evaporator. The first three components are needed for converting the refrigerant into a liquid, while the evaporator is where the heat exchange takes place.

04/18/2024

We believe that aggregate equipment is more than just a spread of machines–it’s an important key to your success. And if it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

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04/18/2024

Congrats April Murray! ❤️

04/15/2024

🎉 Ready to take your party to the next level? Check out our must-have mobile bar essentials that are all about good drinks and great times! Get ready to mix, mingle, and make some unforgettable memories. Swipe to see what makes our bar the heart of every party! 🍹✨
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04/14/2024

Did you know that some pharmacy companies actually owe a lot of growth to whiskey? During the prohibition whiskey was only allowed is proscribed by a doctor and sold through pharmacies, some chains saw a 200% growth in this period.

04/11/2024

These days if you want a soda from the tap, you’d probably either go to a restaurant or convenience store. However, if you wanted a soda during the early days of soft drinks, you’d have the best luck visiting your local pharmacy. While many first thought that these drinks would help cure what ails you, sodas would eventually just become a sweet treat for everyone to enjoy.

04/07/2024

In 1720, London distillers alone were responsible for producing over 20 million gallons of spirits as well as an equal amount of illegal alcohol! In fact, it is estimated that for every 4 public houses in London, 1 housed a working gin sill!

04/06/2024

We know him, we know him!!

Ben Lohnes co-owner and the cocktail mastermind behind our catering business. Check out Liquor.com’s write up on the best Aperol drinks! See Ben’s personal favorite creation- #7. The article was published last year (we forgot all about it 🤣) but it’s a great reminder for a tasty spring and summer drinking cocktail- (even if some of us are under a couple feet of snow right now)

https://www.liquor.com/best-aperol-cocktails-7497980

The Italian bittersweet orange liqueur may be most famous in an Aperol Spritz, but can shine in countless drinks, including the Paper Plane, Naked & Famous, Division Bell, and the El Chapo.

04/04/2024

If your beverage dispenser has a significant water leak, this is a sign that replacement may be needed. Basically, if the water leaks through the bin seal or manufactured chassis, this indicates a leak in the line or rupture in the corner seal, indicating that the unit has reached the end of its service life.

03/31/2024

🌞🐇 As the sun rises this Easter morning, let it light up our spirits and bring warmth to our hearts. Here’s to a day filled with blessings, love, and the joy of springtime renewal. Happy Easter to everyone! May it be as wonderful as you are. 🌼🦋

03/28/2024

If you witness any type of fog-like substance coming off your carbon dioxide tank or any of the tank lines in your beverage system, it’s important that you steer clear of the tank and call a repair person at once. If possible, ventilate the area in the meantime to reduce carbon dioxide concentration.

03/24/2024

Did you know that Mezcal is liquor made from the maguey plant, which is a form of agave? Mezcal can be made using a variety of agave plants, but tequila must be made using only blue agave.

03/21/2024

What is the most popular material used in the production of commercial, self-serve beverage dispensers? If you guessed stainless steel, you're right. Stainless steel is easy to clean and maintain.

03/17/2024

🎉💚 Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! As we embrace the sea of green, let's sprinkle in some fun facts to make your day even more interesting! 🍀🌈

1. **St. Patrick Wasn't Irish!** 🤯 Yes, you read that right. The patron saint of Ireland was actually born in Britain. He was taken to Ireland as a slave before later escaping and returning to bring Christianity to the Irish people.

2. **No Snakes in Ireland:** One of the legends says St. Patrick drove all snakes out of Ireland. However, scientists tell us that Ireland has never been home to snakes due to its isolation from the mainland. 🐍➡️🚫

3. **The Original Color Wasn't Green:** Initially, blue was associated with St. Patrick. Green only became popular due to Ireland's nickname, "The Emerald Isle," the green in the Irish flag, and the shamrock that St. Patrick used in his teachings. 💙➡️💚

4. **The First St. Patrick’s Day Parade Was in America:** Not Ireland! The first recorded parade happened in 1601 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida. 🇺🇸🎈

5. **Shamrocks Are Symbolic:** St. Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. This is why shamrocks are a central symbol on St. Patrick's Day. ☘️

6. **Guinness Sales Skyrocket:** On St. Patrick's Day, the amount of Guinness consumed worldwide more than doubles, with upwards of 13 million pints enjoyed. 🍺🌍

Here’s to a day filled with history, culture, and fun! Share any other fun facts you know! 🎉🍀

03/17/2024

Did you know that before the 15th century the majority of bartenders were actually alehouse owners? In fact, it was alehouse owners and female innkeepers who brewed and produced their own liquor and served it as well.

03/14/2024

The term "white top" refers to the paint scheme Coca-Cola used in the late 1950s. Soda machines manufactured after 1954 were painted red, except for the top third of the machine, which was painted white.