Pabst Brewing Company Launches Perfect Pour Arcade Game, Letting Fans Step Behind the Bar
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Pabst Brewing Co. is taking the bar experience to the arcade with “Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition.” This quick-paced game lets players live the life of a bartender as they pour drinks for a crowded bar. It’s a nostalgic arcade game experience combined with the classic branding of Pabst, making it a great way to test your skills as a bartender.
A press release from Pabst Brewing revealed that The Perfect Pour game concept was dreamt up by DSM Arcade Designer and Founder, Dan Fessler, while watching a bartender in action during a busy shift, at a local bar in Des Moines.
At its core, the game allows fans everywhere to journey behind the bar and test their mettle by stepping into the shoes of their favorite bartender.
First teased in a viral video post in December, Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition, is now shipping to bars across the country!
In Perfect Pour players step behind the bar and pour beers with precision and speed using joystick controls that function like real tap handles. As customers line up, players must juggle multiple taps while dealing with blown kegs, pitchers, half pours, and perfectionist customers. The bar grows busier over time, requiring quick decision-making, multitasking, and accuracy to keep customers satisfied and tips flowing.
“Great bartenders make it look effortless, even in total chaos. We wanted to recreate that pressure — and that fun — so players could step behind the bar and see what it’s really like,” said Dan Fessler.
“Bartenders are the real heroes of the industry. Perfect Pour gives people a fun glimpse into how hard bar work actually is. The fact that it came from an indie developer and was dreamed up in a bar makes it feel even more authentic, and we’re proud to put the Blue Ribbon on it,” said Kat Mata, Director of Culture Marketing.
Perfect Pour PBR Edition introduces new vintage-style cabinet art featuring classic Pabst branding, all-new HD graphics and effects, and a redesigned cabinet profile that delivers a timeless arcade feel. Additional features include boss battles, mini-games, multiple themed environments ranging from neighborhood bars to festivals.
About Pabst Brewing Company
Founded in 1844, Pabst Brewing Company is one of North America’s oldest and most iconic breweries, producing more than two dozen legacy and lifestyle brands including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Old Milwaukee, and Lone Star.
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