The Amazing KegDroid

The Amazing KegDroid

So what happens when a computer enthusiast/homebrewer decides he needs a new hobby? This guy took a Zoom tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich (I knew there was a use for a Zoom), and Audrino micro controller, and a tap system to create a beer pouring robot. Of course,...
The magical beer iPad

The magical beer iPad

Well we’ve all heard the hype about how the iPad is a “magical” device. Here’s a video that certainly makes you look twice. The video is German magician Simon Pierro performing with his iPad at the famed Hofbräuhaus. Good luck at figuring out...
Beer makes you SMRT

Beer makes you SMRT

Every drunk will tell you, you’re better at something when you’re a little drunk. I claim this every time I play darts. I get better for a few beers, then everything goes to heck around beer four. Well that’s probablyanecdotal, but most people will swear to this....
How to make a great Altbier (German Ale)

How to make a great Altbier (German Ale)

I’ve made several alt style beers for my neighborhood parties. I always am asked “what kind of beer is this”, which is quickly met with blank stares when I call it an “alt” style beer. In fact, I received so many blank stares at park parties I eventually relented and...
Japan’s new invention, Beer Smoothie?

Japan’s new invention, Beer Smoothie?

So you want your beer head to last a bit longer?  Kirin might have an answer for you. Kirin has created the “Ichiban Shibori Frozen Draft”.  They have taken the beer head, frozen it like a beer sorbet, and added it to the top of the beer. ...