SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 6
Download to read offline
Selling Blackeye 101
Prepared for: Distribution Sales Teams
Prepared by: Zach "Howie" Howland, Brand Development and Sales
August 26, 2015
Proposal number: 1.0
BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
SELLING POINTS
Objective
Your objective is to help each account enhance the customer experience producing more profit for your account.
Getting Blackeye products into accounts can be highly lucrative for everyone involved.
The Pitch
1) Opener
Blackeye Cold-Brew Coffee is an NA beverage proven to be highly lucrative for bar/restaurants. Blackeye
specializes in cold-brew coffee, putting it in kegs, and getting the experience on-tap in the face of customers.
2) There are "3-Entry" Points
1) Blackeye is amazing "As-Is" ... It was created to be sweet and nutty like your grandma, offering customers
a coffee experience they may not have had before.
2) Blackeye is brewed to partner with all sorts of cocktails ... It's unique flavor profile offers customers more
options to choose from in a cocktail menu.
3) Blackeye is brewed to partner with a variety beers: stouts, porters, rich lagers, and black ales ... The
opportunity to create "Beer-Cocktails" creates an exciting option from rookies-to-professional beer lovers.
3) There are "4-Trends"
1) Customers are buying another drink from your tap-lines after they are done drinking alcohol.
2) Customers are buying more alcohol after drinking Blackeye because they took a break from drinking
alcohol.
3) Customers who would otherwise not purchase a premium beverage, will now purchase one because this
NA option is on-tap.
4) There is an increase in average ticket cost versus hot coffee - people will prefer Blackeye to hot coffee
3) Closing
This product has both huge upsides and potential for everybody involved. It is a simple solution to creating more
turnover and excitement around your bar/restaurant offerings.
BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
FAQ'S
What is cold-brew coffee?
Cold-brew coffee is distinctly different that traditional hot-brewed coffee. The beans are ground coarsely and steeped in cold
water for a span of 12-24 hours. The flavor and nutrient profile is extracted into the water, rather than cooked into the water.
Because of this, the coffee has 2-times the nutrients (antioxidants and caffeine) compared to traditional coffee.
Does it have alcohol?
No. No. No. This is straight non-alcoholic. Only cold-brew coffee.
Will it ruin my tap-lines?
No. No. No. Traditional hot-brewed coffee re-cooks the grounds and dumps all of the acids-and-oils into the coffee liquid. This
makes coffee extremely acidic. But because Blackeye uses a cold-steeping process, the coffee is created through extraction,
leaving the acids and oils behind. Blackeye Coffee is the same PH level as water. It will not ruin tap-lines. In fact, it is easier on
a tap-line than beer.
How often should I clean my tap-lines?
Quarterly is the minimum requirement. Most bars/restaurants clean their Blackeye line as often as they clean their
beer lines ... every 2-4 weeks.
Do I need a special Nitro-Faucet?
YES. You must use a stout beer faucet. You should use the smallest restricter plate possible. The
picture depicts a Guinness Faucet on the right (30g), notice the holes are too large. The Faucet on
the left is correct.
What type of gas do I push it with?
Push it with PURE NITROGEN, not a mixture. It is best with FOOD GRADE pure nitrogen.
What should my PSI be set at?
Your PSI absolutely MUST be set at 40 PSI for this product. This is different than traditional Nitro-Faucet settings.
What are the temperature requirements and quality standards?
Blackeye must be stored at 36-41 degrees at all times! The finest quality of Blackeye served is found at bars/restaurants that
keep our product consistently in this temp gradient
Can you help me with creating a Blackeye cocktail menu?
Blackeye has ready-to-go cocktail menus for you and the ability to train your bartenders. These menus are easily
transferable to any custom table-topper or menu display that you choose. Just contact us!
BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
What does Nitro do to the Coffee?
When the nitrogen gas is injected into the cold-brew it reconstitutes the coffee into a sweeter and nuttier flavor. The resulting
product has a cascading effect like a stout-beer-nitro-pour and a thicker feel on the tongue compared to traditional coffee. It
generally takes away some of the blueberry notes and gives the consumer a very smooth flavor across the tongue.
What is the best-seller?
Getting Blackeye-Nitro on-tap is the best-seller across the board. It's uniqueness serves all "3-entry-points."
Why would I put Blackeye on-tap over a Beer?
Bars, if marketing properly, will have more turn-over with Blackeye than a beer line. A beer has one-sell point ... it's a beer. But
Blackeye can be served all day long ... "As-Is", in both NA and alcoholic cocktails, and "Beer-Bumps". It's diversity creates
more opportunity, more opportunity creates more volume, and more volume creates more profit.
How much does it cost?
Pricing for Kegs:
	 1) Blackeye Signature Cold-Brew = $95 for a 1/6 barrel (.14c/oz)
	 2) Blackeye Nitro Cold-Brew = $80 for a 1/6 barrel (.17c/oz)
Pricing for bottles: Bottles are 12oz and come in 12-packs for $30
How much do I sell it for?
Kegged Varieties: We recommend a 10oz pour for $5-7.50 ... We are priced like a premium IPA or Double IPA
Bottled Product: We recommend selling for $3.99-5.00
What type of glass do I sell it in?
Blackeye recommends a goblet glass, in fact, Blackeye has branded goblet glasses! However, if you do not want
these, you can utilize 16oz pint glasses with 6oz of ice in the bottom.
What can I do to increase my margin?
Consistency is the key. Because of Blackeye's diversity, we strategically recommend pricing Blackeye by the ounce. So if
Blackeye is sold at $5 for a 10oz pour ... this equals .50 cents/oz. When pouring cocktails utilize this same figure in your
cocktail pricing.
What is the caffeine content?
A 10oz-12oz pour of Blackeye can range between 300-320mg of caffeine. But it's ALL-NATURAL!
BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
BLACKEYE FOLLOW-UP: MAIN POINTS
What is cold-brew coffee?
Cold-brew coffee is distinctly different that traditional hot-brewed coffee. The beans are ground coarsely and steeped in cold
water for a span of 12-24 hours. The flavor and nutrient profile is extracted into the water, rather than cooked into the water.
Because of this, the coffee has 2-times the nutrients (antioxidants and caffeine) compared to traditional coffee.
Does it have alcohol?
No. No. No. This is straight non-alcoholic. Only cold-brew coffee.
Will it ruin my tap-lines?
No. No. No. Traditional hot-brewed coffee re-cooks the grounds and dumps all of the acids-and-oils into the coffee liquid. This
makes coffee extremely acidic. But because Blackeye uses a cold-steeping process, the coffee is created through extraction,
leaving the acids and oils behind. Blackeye Coffee is the same PH level as water. It will not ruin tap-lines. In fact, it is easier on
a tap-line than beer.
2) There are "3-Entry" Points
1) Blackeye is amazing "As-Is" ... It was created to be sweet and nutty like your grandma, offering customers
a coffee experience they may not have had before.
2) Blackeye is brewed to partner with all sorts of cocktails ... It's unique flavor profile offers customers more
options to choose from in a cocktail menu.
3) Blackeye is brewed to partner with a variety beers: stouts, porters, rich lagers, and amber ales ... The
opportunity to create "Beer-Cocktails" creates an exciting option from rookies-to-professional beer lovers.
Why would I put Blackeye on-tap over a Beer?
If marketing properly, Blackeye will have more turn-over than a beer line. A beer has one-sell point ... it's a beer.
But Blackeye can be served all day long ... "As-Is", in both NA and alcoholic cocktails, and "Beer-Bumps". It's
diversity creates more opportunity, more opportunity creates more volume, and more volume creates more profit.
How much does it cost?
Pricing for Kegs:
	 1) Blackeye Signature Cold-Brew = $95 for a 1/6 barrel (.14c/oz)
	 2) Blackeye Nitro Cold-Brew = $80 for a 1/6 barrel (.17c/oz)
Pricing for bottles: Bottles are 12oz and come in 12-packs for $30
BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
BLACKEYE COCKTAILS: "THE HOW-TO"
Non-Alcoholic
"The Variable"
ice. your favorite simple syrup. Blackeye cold-brew. top with cream or milk. // serve in favorite glass.
"De Niro"
nitro cold-brew. chocolate milk. amaretto simple syrup // serve in tulip glass.
"Nitro Tonic"
ice. tonic water. juniper berry & lemon simple syrup. Bittercube bolivar bitters. topped with nitro cold-brew.
garnish with spearmint.
"White Lightening"
vanilla simple syrup. nitro cold-brew. dash of cream // serve in tulip glass.
Alcohol Based
"Cocktail #1"
1 oz of brandy. 1/2 oz of Benedictine. 1/2 oz amaretto. 1/2 oz Irish Mist. and 2 1/2 oz of Blackeye cold-
brew. // Built in a mixing glass and stirred // Strained into cocktail glass // topped with whipped cream.
"Cocktail #2"
spiced rum w/ amaretto. cream. salted butter. Blackeye cold-brew. sweetened with honey. infused with
orange and grapefruit peels. // Serve in tiki glass or pint glass // over ice.
"Cocktail #3"
1 oz of Rye Whiskey. 1 oz of Blackeye cold-brew. 1 oz of Dolin Blane Vermouth. 1/4 oz of Luxardo
Maraschino Liqueur. dash of Bittercube Bolivar bitters. // Stir // Serve in cocktail glass // garnish with
thyme sprig and lemon zest.
"Crafted Beer Cocktail"
desired simple syrup. 3-5 oz of Blackeye cold-brew. ABA. Porter. Stout. Black Ale. // Serve in pint glass //
top with cream // flip with spoon // watch it bleed.

More Related Content

What's hot

My King Estate Winery Portfolio
My King Estate Winery PortfolioMy King Estate Winery Portfolio
My King Estate Winery PortfolioSasha Kadey
 
A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3
A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3
A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3Arun Khanna
 
South Australia Brew Club Talk
South Australia Brew Club TalkSouth Australia Brew Club Talk
South Australia Brew Club TalkBeerCo.com.au
 
mixology session
mixology sessionmixology session
mixology sessionavishek99
 
Homebrewing 101
Homebrewing 101Homebrewing 101
Homebrewing 101BSTucker
 
Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016
Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016
Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016Chanho Lee
 
BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)
BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)
BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)Matthew Lamb
 
Modern Service Professional Week #2 - Vodka
Modern Service Professional Week #2 - VodkaModern Service Professional Week #2 - Vodka
Modern Service Professional Week #2 - VodkaPhilippe C. Grandbois
 
Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101
Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101
Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101Elayne Duff
 
Bartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn Tantoo
Bartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn TantooBartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn Tantoo
Bartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn Tantootantooemz
 

What's hot (20)

Brandy
BrandyBrandy
Brandy
 
Beer training pp
Beer training ppBeer training pp
Beer training pp
 
My King Estate Winery Portfolio
My King Estate Winery PortfolioMy King Estate Winery Portfolio
My King Estate Winery Portfolio
 
A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3
A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3
A Bar to Drink, _VIVACITY 3
 
South Australia Brew Club Talk
South Australia Brew Club TalkSouth Australia Brew Club Talk
South Australia Brew Club Talk
 
NFD Australia (3)
NFD Australia (3)NFD Australia (3)
NFD Australia (3)
 
Beer
BeerBeer
Beer
 
mixology session
mixology sessionmixology session
mixology session
 
Hot beverages
Hot beveragesHot beverages
Hot beverages
 
Brandy
BrandyBrandy
Brandy
 
Aperitif
AperitifAperitif
Aperitif
 
Homebrewing 101
Homebrewing 101Homebrewing 101
Homebrewing 101
 
Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016
Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016
Cold Brew and Super Drop(E)_rev.1.2_Aug2016
 
COCKTAIL AN OVERVIEW
COCKTAIL AN OVERVIEWCOCKTAIL AN OVERVIEW
COCKTAIL AN OVERVIEW
 
Ajc look book 2013
Ajc look book 2013Ajc look book 2013
Ajc look book 2013
 
BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)
BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)
BarCamp Homebrew Presentation Final (No Transitions)
 
Modern Service Professional Week #2 - Vodka
Modern Service Professional Week #2 - VodkaModern Service Professional Week #2 - Vodka
Modern Service Professional Week #2 - Vodka
 
Gin
GinGin
Gin
 
Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101
Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101
Vodka 101, Ketel, Ciroc, Cocktail Trends, Cocktail 101
 
Bartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn Tantoo
Bartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn TantooBartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn Tantoo
Bartending glasswares,Instrutor Emilyn Tantoo
 

Viewers also liked

Equation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage Group
Equation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage GroupEquation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage Group
Equation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage Groupanupriti
 
Social Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWi
Social Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWiSocial Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWi
Social Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWiInsideView
 
Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014
Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014
Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014Mikko Hypponen
 
Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...
Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...
Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...CODE BLUE
 
Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016
Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016
Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016Gianni Amato
 
(130119) #fitalk apt, cyber espionage threat
(130119) #fitalk   apt, cyber espionage threat(130119) #fitalk   apt, cyber espionage threat
(130119) #fitalk apt, cyber espionage threatINSIGHT FORENSIC
 
(120715) #fitalk the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)
(120715) #fitalk   the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)(120715) #fitalk   the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)
(120715) #fitalk the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)INSIGHT FORENSIC
 
Spyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasme
Spyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasmeSpyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasme
Spyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasmeMangesh wadibhasme
 

Viewers also liked (8)

Equation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage Group
Equation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage GroupEquation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage Group
Equation Group : Advanced Secretive Computer Espionage Group
 
Social Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWi
Social Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWiSocial Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWi
Social Espionage & CRM: Selling to Customer 2.0 - #SXSWi
 
Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014
Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014
Governments As Malware Authors - Mikko Hypponen at Black Hat 2014
 
Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...
Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...
Lessons learned from hundreds of cyber espionage breaches by TT and Ashley - ...
 
Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016
Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016
Il Ransomware nelle Aziende - Eset Security Days 2016
 
(130119) #fitalk apt, cyber espionage threat
(130119) #fitalk   apt, cyber espionage threat(130119) #fitalk   apt, cyber espionage threat
(130119) #fitalk apt, cyber espionage threat
 
(120715) #fitalk the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)
(120715) #fitalk   the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)(120715) #fitalk   the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)
(120715) #fitalk the era of cyber sabotage and warfare (case study - stuxnet)
 
Spyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasme
Spyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasmeSpyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasme
Spyware presentation by mangesh wadibhasme
 

Similar to Distribution Training

Ten things you can do, to make your bar more money
Ten things you can do, to make your bar more moneyTen things you can do, to make your bar more money
Ten things you can do, to make your bar more moneyElayne Duff
 
Buzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Buzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At HomeBuzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Buzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At HomeBuzzboxCoffee
 
Camano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Camano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At HomeCamano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Camano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At HomeBuzzboxCoffee
 
Cicr brew guide interactive
Cicr brew guide interactiveCicr brew guide interactive
Cicr brew guide interactivetjfittis
 
Espresso Coffee Pods
Espresso Coffee PodsEspresso Coffee Pods
Espresso Coffee Podsindunair
 
Nija_Taylor_SampleBlogWork
Nija_Taylor_SampleBlogWorkNija_Taylor_SampleBlogWork
Nija_Taylor_SampleBlogWorkNija Taylor
 
Homebrew 101
Homebrew 101Homebrew 101
Homebrew 101Gil Lopez
 
Bondi Chai Presentation
Bondi Chai  PresentationBondi Chai  Presentation
Bondi Chai Presentationabantwal
 
Moscow Bar Show 2011 - Vodka
Moscow Bar Show 2011 - VodkaMoscow Bar Show 2011 - Vodka
Moscow Bar Show 2011 - Vodkadzaric
 
Alcohol and Inclusivity in Tech
Alcohol and Inclusivity in TechAlcohol and Inclusivity in Tech
Alcohol and Inclusivity in TechKara Sowles
 
5 Coffee Questions: Answered
5 Coffee Questions: Answered5 Coffee Questions: Answered
5 Coffee Questions: AnsweredHonest Coffees
 
Instant Coffee reimagined
Instant Coffee reimaginedInstant Coffee reimagined
Instant Coffee reimaginedKristin Seidl
 
BeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at Atlassian
BeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at AtlassianBeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at Atlassian
BeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at AtlassianBeerCo.com.au
 

Similar to Distribution Training (20)

Ten things you can do, to make your bar more money
Ten things you can do, to make your bar more moneyTen things you can do, to make your bar more money
Ten things you can do, to make your bar more money
 
Chase Brochure
Chase BrochureChase Brochure
Chase Brochure
 
Buzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Buzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At HomeBuzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Buzzbox Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
 
Camano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Camano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At HomeCamano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
Camano Island Coffee Brew Guide: 11 Ways To Brew Great Coffee At Home
 
Cicr brew guide interactive
Cicr brew guide interactiveCicr brew guide interactive
Cicr brew guide interactive
 
Espresso Coffee Pods
Espresso Coffee PodsEspresso Coffee Pods
Espresso Coffee Pods
 
Nija_Taylor_SampleBlogWork
Nija_Taylor_SampleBlogWorkNija_Taylor_SampleBlogWork
Nija_Taylor_SampleBlogWork
 
Homebrew 101
Homebrew 101Homebrew 101
Homebrew 101
 
What Is Nitro Coffee?
What Is Nitro Coffee?What Is Nitro Coffee?
What Is Nitro Coffee?
 
Bondi Chai Presentation
Bondi Chai  PresentationBondi Chai  Presentation
Bondi Chai Presentation
 
Signature Rum SOP - Service
Signature Rum SOP - ServiceSignature Rum SOP - Service
Signature Rum SOP - Service
 
Moscow Bar Show 2011 - Vodka
Moscow Bar Show 2011 - VodkaMoscow Bar Show 2011 - Vodka
Moscow Bar Show 2011 - Vodka
 
Alcohol and Inclusivity in Tech
Alcohol and Inclusivity in TechAlcohol and Inclusivity in Tech
Alcohol and Inclusivity in Tech
 
Seminar of Bartending
Seminar of BartendingSeminar of Bartending
Seminar of Bartending
 
5 Coffee Questions: Answered
5 Coffee Questions: Answered5 Coffee Questions: Answered
5 Coffee Questions: Answered
 
Company Profile: CHNO Coffee
Company Profile: CHNO Coffee Company Profile: CHNO Coffee
Company Profile: CHNO Coffee
 
Belgian blond
Belgian blondBelgian blond
Belgian blond
 
Instant Coffee reimagined
Instant Coffee reimaginedInstant Coffee reimagined
Instant Coffee reimagined
 
Starbucks : Culture
Starbucks : CultureStarbucks : Culture
Starbucks : Culture
 
BeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at Atlassian
BeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at AtlassianBeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at Atlassian
BeerCo Inner Sydney Brewers Club Talk at Atlassian
 

Distribution Training

  • 1. Selling Blackeye 101 Prepared for: Distribution Sales Teams Prepared by: Zach "Howie" Howland, Brand Development and Sales August 26, 2015 Proposal number: 1.0 BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
  • 2. SELLING POINTS Objective Your objective is to help each account enhance the customer experience producing more profit for your account. Getting Blackeye products into accounts can be highly lucrative for everyone involved. The Pitch 1) Opener Blackeye Cold-Brew Coffee is an NA beverage proven to be highly lucrative for bar/restaurants. Blackeye specializes in cold-brew coffee, putting it in kegs, and getting the experience on-tap in the face of customers. 2) There are "3-Entry" Points 1) Blackeye is amazing "As-Is" ... It was created to be sweet and nutty like your grandma, offering customers a coffee experience they may not have had before. 2) Blackeye is brewed to partner with all sorts of cocktails ... It's unique flavor profile offers customers more options to choose from in a cocktail menu. 3) Blackeye is brewed to partner with a variety beers: stouts, porters, rich lagers, and black ales ... The opportunity to create "Beer-Cocktails" creates an exciting option from rookies-to-professional beer lovers. 3) There are "4-Trends" 1) Customers are buying another drink from your tap-lines after they are done drinking alcohol. 2) Customers are buying more alcohol after drinking Blackeye because they took a break from drinking alcohol. 3) Customers who would otherwise not purchase a premium beverage, will now purchase one because this NA option is on-tap. 4) There is an increase in average ticket cost versus hot coffee - people will prefer Blackeye to hot coffee 3) Closing This product has both huge upsides and potential for everybody involved. It is a simple solution to creating more turnover and excitement around your bar/restaurant offerings. BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
  • 3. FAQ'S What is cold-brew coffee? Cold-brew coffee is distinctly different that traditional hot-brewed coffee. The beans are ground coarsely and steeped in cold water for a span of 12-24 hours. The flavor and nutrient profile is extracted into the water, rather than cooked into the water. Because of this, the coffee has 2-times the nutrients (antioxidants and caffeine) compared to traditional coffee. Does it have alcohol? No. No. No. This is straight non-alcoholic. Only cold-brew coffee. Will it ruin my tap-lines? No. No. No. Traditional hot-brewed coffee re-cooks the grounds and dumps all of the acids-and-oils into the coffee liquid. This makes coffee extremely acidic. But because Blackeye uses a cold-steeping process, the coffee is created through extraction, leaving the acids and oils behind. Blackeye Coffee is the same PH level as water. It will not ruin tap-lines. In fact, it is easier on a tap-line than beer. How often should I clean my tap-lines? Quarterly is the minimum requirement. Most bars/restaurants clean their Blackeye line as often as they clean their beer lines ... every 2-4 weeks. Do I need a special Nitro-Faucet? YES. You must use a stout beer faucet. You should use the smallest restricter plate possible. The picture depicts a Guinness Faucet on the right (30g), notice the holes are too large. The Faucet on the left is correct. What type of gas do I push it with? Push it with PURE NITROGEN, not a mixture. It is best with FOOD GRADE pure nitrogen. What should my PSI be set at? Your PSI absolutely MUST be set at 40 PSI for this product. This is different than traditional Nitro-Faucet settings. What are the temperature requirements and quality standards? Blackeye must be stored at 36-41 degrees at all times! The finest quality of Blackeye served is found at bars/restaurants that keep our product consistently in this temp gradient Can you help me with creating a Blackeye cocktail menu? Blackeye has ready-to-go cocktail menus for you and the ability to train your bartenders. These menus are easily transferable to any custom table-topper or menu display that you choose. Just contact us! BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
  • 4. What does Nitro do to the Coffee? When the nitrogen gas is injected into the cold-brew it reconstitutes the coffee into a sweeter and nuttier flavor. The resulting product has a cascading effect like a stout-beer-nitro-pour and a thicker feel on the tongue compared to traditional coffee. It generally takes away some of the blueberry notes and gives the consumer a very smooth flavor across the tongue. What is the best-seller? Getting Blackeye-Nitro on-tap is the best-seller across the board. It's uniqueness serves all "3-entry-points." Why would I put Blackeye on-tap over a Beer? Bars, if marketing properly, will have more turn-over with Blackeye than a beer line. A beer has one-sell point ... it's a beer. But Blackeye can be served all day long ... "As-Is", in both NA and alcoholic cocktails, and "Beer-Bumps". It's diversity creates more opportunity, more opportunity creates more volume, and more volume creates more profit. How much does it cost? Pricing for Kegs: 1) Blackeye Signature Cold-Brew = $95 for a 1/6 barrel (.14c/oz) 2) Blackeye Nitro Cold-Brew = $80 for a 1/6 barrel (.17c/oz) Pricing for bottles: Bottles are 12oz and come in 12-packs for $30 How much do I sell it for? Kegged Varieties: We recommend a 10oz pour for $5-7.50 ... We are priced like a premium IPA or Double IPA Bottled Product: We recommend selling for $3.99-5.00 What type of glass do I sell it in? Blackeye recommends a goblet glass, in fact, Blackeye has branded goblet glasses! However, if you do not want these, you can utilize 16oz pint glasses with 6oz of ice in the bottom. What can I do to increase my margin? Consistency is the key. Because of Blackeye's diversity, we strategically recommend pricing Blackeye by the ounce. So if Blackeye is sold at $5 for a 10oz pour ... this equals .50 cents/oz. When pouring cocktails utilize this same figure in your cocktail pricing. What is the caffeine content? A 10oz-12oz pour of Blackeye can range between 300-320mg of caffeine. But it's ALL-NATURAL! BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
  • 5. BLACKEYE FOLLOW-UP: MAIN POINTS What is cold-brew coffee? Cold-brew coffee is distinctly different that traditional hot-brewed coffee. The beans are ground coarsely and steeped in cold water for a span of 12-24 hours. The flavor and nutrient profile is extracted into the water, rather than cooked into the water. Because of this, the coffee has 2-times the nutrients (antioxidants and caffeine) compared to traditional coffee. Does it have alcohol? No. No. No. This is straight non-alcoholic. Only cold-brew coffee. Will it ruin my tap-lines? No. No. No. Traditional hot-brewed coffee re-cooks the grounds and dumps all of the acids-and-oils into the coffee liquid. This makes coffee extremely acidic. But because Blackeye uses a cold-steeping process, the coffee is created through extraction, leaving the acids and oils behind. Blackeye Coffee is the same PH level as water. It will not ruin tap-lines. In fact, it is easier on a tap-line than beer. 2) There are "3-Entry" Points 1) Blackeye is amazing "As-Is" ... It was created to be sweet and nutty like your grandma, offering customers a coffee experience they may not have had before. 2) Blackeye is brewed to partner with all sorts of cocktails ... It's unique flavor profile offers customers more options to choose from in a cocktail menu. 3) Blackeye is brewed to partner with a variety beers: stouts, porters, rich lagers, and amber ales ... The opportunity to create "Beer-Cocktails" creates an exciting option from rookies-to-professional beer lovers. Why would I put Blackeye on-tap over a Beer? If marketing properly, Blackeye will have more turn-over than a beer line. A beer has one-sell point ... it's a beer. But Blackeye can be served all day long ... "As-Is", in both NA and alcoholic cocktails, and "Beer-Bumps". It's diversity creates more opportunity, more opportunity creates more volume, and more volume creates more profit. How much does it cost? Pricing for Kegs: 1) Blackeye Signature Cold-Brew = $95 for a 1/6 barrel (.14c/oz) 2) Blackeye Nitro Cold-Brew = $80 for a 1/6 barrel (.17c/oz) Pricing for bottles: Bottles are 12oz and come in 12-packs for $30 BLACKEYE // A USER'S GUIDE: SELLING POINTS, FAQ'S, FOLLOW-UP
  • 6. BLACKEYE COCKTAILS: "THE HOW-TO" Non-Alcoholic "The Variable" ice. your favorite simple syrup. Blackeye cold-brew. top with cream or milk. // serve in favorite glass. "De Niro" nitro cold-brew. chocolate milk. amaretto simple syrup // serve in tulip glass. "Nitro Tonic" ice. tonic water. juniper berry & lemon simple syrup. Bittercube bolivar bitters. topped with nitro cold-brew. garnish with spearmint. "White Lightening" vanilla simple syrup. nitro cold-brew. dash of cream // serve in tulip glass. Alcohol Based "Cocktail #1" 1 oz of brandy. 1/2 oz of Benedictine. 1/2 oz amaretto. 1/2 oz Irish Mist. and 2 1/2 oz of Blackeye cold- brew. // Built in a mixing glass and stirred // Strained into cocktail glass // topped with whipped cream. "Cocktail #2" spiced rum w/ amaretto. cream. salted butter. Blackeye cold-brew. sweetened with honey. infused with orange and grapefruit peels. // Serve in tiki glass or pint glass // over ice. "Cocktail #3" 1 oz of Rye Whiskey. 1 oz of Blackeye cold-brew. 1 oz of Dolin Blane Vermouth. 1/4 oz of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. dash of Bittercube Bolivar bitters. // Stir // Serve in cocktail glass // garnish with thyme sprig and lemon zest. "Crafted Beer Cocktail" desired simple syrup. 3-5 oz of Blackeye cold-brew. ABA. Porter. Stout. Black Ale. // Serve in pint glass // top with cream // flip with spoon // watch it bleed.