High output alternator recommendations

Dummy question, but what's the best way to test the amp output of your alternator?
Remove the alternator and take it to one of the automotive retailers like Autozone, they do free alternator testing. I have a vehicle with fuel injection, electric radiator fan and when I ran the ac the volt meter in the vehicle would show the voltage slowly drop over time. I was going to upgrade the alternator but decided to have the one in the vehicle tested. Turns out that alternator was not putting out what it was rated at. I replaced that alternator with a new one, same rating as the original one and now with the ac and headlights and all the other accessories on it keeps up.