is that a K cup ?

[Mike Mercury]

Keurig launches a cocktail-making pod machine

Keurig and Anheuser-Busch are hoping they can remake the success of coffee pods, but with premixed cocktails and beer instead. Their new joint venture — called Drinkworks —is debuting its first product today called the Drinkworks Home Bar by Keurig.

The appliance looks and acts a lot like a Keurig — it takes single pod servings and turns them into cocktails, alcohol and all. It also pairs with a companion iOS app over Bluetooth to tell users what the machine is doing, enable pod refill orders, and troubleshooting. It even includes a touchscreen so users can make drinks without touching the app. (An Android app is in the works.)

The machine costs $299. Each cocktail pod costs $3.99, or $15.99 for four. There will be 15 cocktails at launch, including a Moscow mule, margarita, mojito, and Long Island iced tea. The pods each have a unique barcode on them that the machine will scan to determine the appropriate temperature and carbonation. The time it takes to make a drink varies. A Moscow mule, for example, takes about 50 seconds while a margarita takes 25 seconds. Drinks can be made in three sizes: 3.9 ounces, 6.5 ounces, and 8.1 ounces.

Users have to fill the machine with water and also purchase a CO2 tank in order to make it work, although it’ll ship with one CO2 can that can make anywhere from 15 to 18 drinks. Refills cost $14.99 for a two pack. The machine and pods are launching exclusively in St. Louis, Missouri at first. They will be available to preorder online through Drinkworks’ website or at select physical retailers, like all Total Wine & More locations, as well as some Dierbergs and Schnucks stores on November 19th.

The machine can brew beer as well and will launch with Beck’s pods and Bass pods, as well as cider from Stella Artois Cidre. Those aren’t the focus of the launch, however.

Drinkworks’ biggest feat is getting the drinks cold enough that you wouldn’t necessarily need ice to make it palatable, although the company recommends pouring everything over ice to make it “more authentic,” according to Drinkworks CEO Nathaniel Davis. Some of the benefit of working with Keurig was relying on the company’s technology to improve the Drinkworks product, and I imagine at least some of the cooling tech might have come from Keurig’s failed Kold machine that produced cold soda, especially given that the cooling system is referred to as the Drinkworks’ Quick Cool KOLD Technology.

I tried a Moscow mule made in The Verge’s office, and it was nice to drink. It tasted exactly like a Moscow mule typically tastes; Drinkworks brought a copper mug for serving, which added to the appeal. If you had poured the drink into a ceramic mug, the effect wouldn’t have been the same.

Davis tells me the device is designed for people who like to host. Maybe they’ve wanted to create nice cocktails for their friends but don’t have the energy to mix drinks for everyone. They also might not like the fact that bartending takes them away from the party. This solves that problem in his mind.




https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...k-cup-beer-bar

[VITE1]

Cute idea. I prefer to make my guests drinks to order.

[Mike Mercury]

[DAB]

is it really that hard to open a beer, or pour some scotch over ice?

[Bill]

Originally Posted by DAB

is it really that hard to open a beer, or pour some scotch over ice?

I drink coffee almost every day, multiple cups. The k-cup is the absolute most expensive way to brew coffee, but look at the popularity of them. People love them, and I guess if you really just want one cup of coffee, it's not a horrible way to go, it's convenient.

People who buy and enjoy the k-cups would probably also enjoy the new, alcoholic version. I bet it will sell well enough.

[DAB]

we brew one pot a day, i have one large mug of it, Mrs. DAB has 2 smaller mugs of it. since i get up first, i brew it, and it's ready when she gets up. perfect.

[Antfarmer2]

Nope this is a K cup.

https://nypost.com/2017/11/21/moms-k...-stop-growing/

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

I drink coffee almost every day, multiple cups. The k-cup is the absolute most expensive way to brew coffee, but look at the popularity of them. People love them, and I guess if you really just want one cup of coffee, it's not a horrible way to go, it's convenient.

People who buy and enjoy the k-cups would probably also enjoy the new, alcoholic version. I bet it will sell well enough.

if you drink more than 2 cups a pot is the way to go, but if like me, you make a 32 oz travel mug for the ride to the office each day, k cups are very convenient. Even on weekends or if I work from home and only want 1 cup, k cups are the way to go, why waste a pot?

[04 commemorative]

might cost more but every cup is fresh and no waste

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Thunder22

if you drink more than 2 cups a pot is the way to go, but if like me, you make a 32 oz travel mug for the ride to the office each day, k cups are very convenient. Even on weekends or if I work from home and only want 1 cup, k cups are the way to go, why waste a pot?

1 k-cup yields 32 ounces of brewed coffee? I assumed it was 6 or 8 ounces, max. I usually drink one or two mugs of coffee at the house, then fill a 30 oz travel cup when I leave.

[Norm]

Drinking coffee since I was a kid, all kinds, makes, instant, ground, drip, perk, you name it, I've probably tasted it, except the civet cat shit coffee Kopi Luwak.

K-cups are a staple in mine and my families household now. Yes, more expensive, but by buying in bulk, can get per cup to around 38¢. 3-4 cups a day, 1-2 cups of tea per evening.

Coffee station in the "clubroom" is heavily stocked for the guys when they come over.

Even when I travel, I take my own single brewer.

Consistent fresh taste and convenience, no mess, I'll pay for that.

[Mike Mercury]

[Aerovette]

Would buy

[MrPeabody]

When I had my Keurig, I used a refillable cup and ground my own Peete's beans. I really think beans that were just ground have more potency. Much cheaper, too.

The only problem I had with the Keurig is if you sell me a $100 coffee maker and one year later it starts leaking, that's the last coffee maker you will sell me.


I'm back to using a Mr. Coffee drip maker. The one I had used for years before I bought the Keurig. Makes pretty good coffee.


I had several of those cheap espresso makers and they were nice until one of them exploded in my kitchen one morning. If I had been standing closer I would have been badly burned. Never again.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

1 k-cup yields 32 ounces of brewed coffee? I assumed it was 6 or 8 ounces, max. I usually drink one or two mugs of coffee at the house, then fill a 30 oz travel cup when I leave.

I screwed that up, I use 1 k cup which yields about 12oz + creamer in a 32oz mug lol yeah, i'm a dope

[Black94lt1]

Originally Posted by Mike Mercury

Keurig launches a cocktail-making pod machine

Each cocktail pod costs $3.99, or $15.99 for four.

What a deal on the four pack, I think I’ll buy four individuals and save the $0.03

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Black94lt1

What a deal on the four pack, I think I’ll buy four individuals and save the $0.03

This guy maths!

[m and t's77]

Originally Posted by Black94lt1

What a deal on the four pack, I think I’ll buy four individuals and save the $0.03

Those cents add up.

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[markids77]

Let's just say I wanted to get a starter pack... $300.00 for the unit, $60 for 20 drink cups and $15 for a pair of fizzy cans. I could stock a pretty mean bar with $375.00 and offer more than just a few flavors. Pass on this one. $4.00 a hit is near bar retail around here.

[Mike Mercury]

I dont' think this "Mixer 3000" is intended to be the economical route; instead a convenience item. And this also keeps you away from the temptations at the local bar...