[H2] What is one pourerand how does it work? [/ H2]

Pourer, too bottle spout or in technical jargon [i] Speedster [/ i] called, are a typical bar tool. They are used to Cocktails without a measuring cup, the [i] Jigger [/ i] to mix. With the help of a spout, the spirit, the juice or similar flows. evenly out of the bottle.
Meanwhile, this enjoys Toolalso in private households of greater popularity. Here they are often used in the kitchen for e.g. Used oil.

A spout is pushed into the open bottle neck like a stopper. Now the liquid flows through the measured pipe. The most common flow rate is 1 cl / sec, which is influenced by the viscosity of the liquid.
In addition to the spout, a spout should have a second small opening through which air can flow back into the bottle to prevent vacuum.
A special shape of the spout is the scoop, which uses a small ball to pour out only a certain amount of liquid during pouring and then closes automatically until the next time the bottle is set up,

During use, the spout should be stabilized with a finger to prevent it from slipping out of the neck of the bottle. Professionals use another finger on the corresponding spout models to close the air hole, interrupting the flow.

[H2] What types of spouts are there and what should be considered when buying? [/ H2]

Pourers differ in material and shape.
The plug itself is made of cork, silicone, or plastic. While cork is visually most appealing to most users, over time it takes on the aroma and color of the liquid, and therefore needs to be replaced after a period of time. Silicone and plastic are neutral.
The remainder of the spout may be made of brass, which is not acid resistant and therefore should not be used for acidic liquids. The most common are spouts made of stainless steel or plastic, which are resistant to all common liquids.
With regard to the mold, there are straight, cylindrical spouts through which the liquid runs faster and in which the air hole is normally mounted so that it can not be closed by the finger as described above for interrupting the flow. The alternative is a conical shaped spout, through which the liquid flows more slowly, but also more accurately and where the air hole is usually located at the spout, so that the technique can be applied.
As a cork or lid replacement, there are also products with small lids. Shapes without an air hole should be avoided as the spout can not function properly in this case.

When buying two further aspects are to be considered. First, the spout should fit, first measuring the neck of the bottle. In the variants with cork, the bottleneck should be between the specified cork dimensions. In the case of silicone or plastic pourers, it should also be borne in mind that the lentils with which these spouts are stuck in the neck yield 2-5 mm.
Furthermore, it is recommended in frequent use to use only one type of spouts, so that the user after a little practice, a feeling for the flow rate.

[H2] Pourer for the home? [/ H2]

A spout is designed to work faster if you frequently use the same bottles. As in the private bar usually rather few and different drinks are mixed, a spout for the personal use of some side is considered less useful. In the kitchen, however, they are often used by people who mainly fill oil in their own bottles or other containers, in which case the models are used with small lids.