Why Dry Matters – The Smartest Way to Dry Glassware in Your Bar

In the hustle of bar service, it’s easy to focus on washing glassware but forget about the drying. Ask any seasoned bartender or publican and they’ll tell you – a pint poured into a wet glass, is a pint wasted. It kills the head, flattens the flavour and leaves a poor impression.

Whether you’re running a bustling pub or a thriving cocktail bar, fast, hygienic glass drying is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. That’s where the Airack Glass Dryer comes in.

Space is Tight, Time is Short

In many small venues, space is at a premium. You simply can’t afford to store dozens of clean glasses while they air dry for 15-20 minutes. During busy service, a fast turnaround is crucial – wash, dry, pour, repeat.

The Airack Glass Dryer is designed to dramatically speed up drying time, turning around a full rack of glasses in around four minutes. No towels, no smears and no waiting around.

Wet Glasses Kill the Pint

This is a big one. Pouring beer into a wet glass destroys the head, the foam that preserves carbonation and enhances aroma. Without it, the pint looks lifeless and flat. Worse still, customers notice. A poor pour can undermine even the best beer.

Warm Glasses Get Rejected

Another issue with using a glass too soon after washing is glass temperature. Customers don’t like drinking from a warm glass – especially beer drinkers. A hot glass can upset the flavour balance, increase foaming and make even a perfect brew taste ‘off’.

Because the Airack uses ambient air instead of heat, glasses come out dry and cool – ready to use straight away.

Towels Are a Hygiene Risk

Using bar towels or cloths to dry glasses might seem like a quick fix, but it’s actually a major food safety risk. Towels can carry bacteria, leave fibres and introduce chemical residues from detergents or fabric softeners.

Environmental Health Officers consistently warn against this. If you’re still drying glasses with blue roll or tea towels, you’re flirting with cross-contamination – and risking a mark against your hygiene rating.

Your Glasswasher Sets the Standard

Here’s something many venues overlook: The quality of your drying depends on the quality of your wash. If your glasswasher isn’t doing its job, no dryer – not even the Airack – can save your glassware from spots or stains.

What should you look out for?

• Beading vs. Sheeting: If water beads on the glass after a cycle, that’s a sign of poor wash performance. You want water to “sheet” evenly off the surface, like water off a ducks back.
• Dirty marks after drying: Usually caused by detergent residue, grease or limescale – often a result of poor machine maintenance.
• Odours in glasses: Can come from build-up in the washer or wrong/poor detergent use.

To avoid this, make sure your glasswasher is clean, scale free, regularly serviced and using good quality cleaning products. A well-maintained washer delivers spot-free, head-friendly results – and lets the Airack do what it does best.

Clean, Dry and Ready to Go

At Barcare Supreme, we’ve seen time and again how a small investment in the right equipment pays off. The Airack Dryer isn’t just nice-to-have – it’s a game-changer for:

• Fast-paced bars with limited glass storage
• Venues under scrutiny for hygiene
• Operations focused on perfect pint presentation

It helps you stay compliant, keeps customers happy and protects the integrity of every drink you serve.

About the Airack Glass Dryer

The Airack Glass Dryer is the smart, hygienic solution for drying glassware quickly and effectively. Using clean, ambient air, it dries a full rack of glasses in around four minutes – no heat, no towels, no streaks. It’s perfect for busy bars and small venues where space is tight and fast glass turnaround is crucial.

Setup couldn’t be easier. Just plug it in and you’re ready to go – no installation, no hassle. It’s simple to use and fits neatly next to your glasswasher, making it a seamless part of your cleaning routine. The Airack is also gentle on delicate glassware, making it ideal for everything from pints to flutes.

The Airack comes in three sizes to suit different glasswasher basket dimensions:

• Airack 40 – up to 400mm
• Airack 45 – up to 450mm
• Airack 50 – up to 500mm

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