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is that a K cup ?
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 |
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Cute idea. I prefer to make my guests drinks to order.
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is it really that hard to open a beer, or pour some scotch over ice?
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People who buy and enjoy the k-cups would probably also enjoy the new, alcoholic version. I bet it will sell well enough. |
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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.
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might cost more but every cup is fresh and no waste
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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.
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Would buy
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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. |
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I screwed that up, I use 1 k cup which yields about 12oz + creamer in a 32oz mug lol yeah, i'm a dope
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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.
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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...
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