BaR2D2 - Robotic Bartender

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Science, Videos

Remember the Refrigerator that tosses beer cans? The BaR2D2 makes that look like an infant machine. Creator Jamie Price made the portable bartender in his spare time in his garage. BaR has a motorized beer elevator and ice/mixer drawer, a six-bottle shot dispenser, and sound activated neon lighting and sound effects. Jamie has full instructions available on Instructables if you would like to DIY. While you are there, vote for him so he can win some Craftsman tools to build his next clever creation.

Read More | Instructables

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NanoBrewMaster - All-in-One Brewing

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech

Nano Tecnologies claims that they have created the first all-in-one brewing device. The NanoBrewMaster is only 8 x 2 feet and can make up to 15 gallons at a time. An onboard computer monitors and controls the ingredients and regulates the heating/chilling. The unit is self-cleaning with the flip of a switch and best of all, you can get a mug of brew from the same unit. No price yet, but you can sign up on Nano’s site and be notified when they become available.

Read More | Nano Brewing Technology

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Space Barley Taste Testing Parties

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Science, Transportation

Space Barley is finally ready for humans. The grain was kept aboard the ISS for 5 months in 2006 and the beer was made from barley that descended from that batch. The Japanese company Sapporo provided the original seeds that eventually produced 100 liters and will be holding tasting parties at their six factories in January. About 60 people will be selected by lottery to attend the event. The project was designed to come up with a new type of barley that can grow in harsh environments on our planet.

Read More | Mainichi News

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Ravi Instant Wine Chiller

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech

Impress your friends with the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller. Your favorite Chianti can go from room temperature to perfection in just a few seconds. Stick it in the freezer until you need it, and its frozen steel chamber will make your wine or other alcoholic beverage the way you always heard that it was meant to be. At a size of 7 1/2 x 2 1/4-inches, the device has finger-tip control to adjust temperature and prevent dripping. You can find the instant chiller with a price of $49.99.

Read More | Wine Enthusiast

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Budweiser Bottle and Can Phones

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cell Phones, Misc. Tech

Show everyone that you love the king of beers with the Budweiser Bottle or Can Phone. Stand it up until you are ready to make a call, as once you pick it up you will get a dial tone. Headphones and mic are attached to the body. The bottle phone comes with an extra long cord, is made of PVC, and features auto-redial. Each phone carries a MSRP of $11.99. Just remember not to accidentally toss it after a particularly long weekend party.

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Have a Perfect Power Hour

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech

This would be a nice gift to give your buds who boast that they can drink you under the table. The Shot Caller is a timer that will set off a loud buzzer every 60 or 100 minutes. When it goes off, chug a shot of tequilla or down a brew. It also features red, yellow, and green LEDs if you are too dizzy to see the numbers. For those who drink before it issues the signal, this is a good indication that it is not the gift for her/him. With free shipping, the Shot Caller’s creators claim the reason to buy it at $14.99 is because it is less than the cost of one case of beer.

Read More | The Shot Caller Product Page

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Huski Chills Your Brew

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Science

For those of us who like to nurse our brews, but not after they turn room temperature, we cannot wait for this prototype to come on the market. Invented by 22 year-old Kent Hodgson, the Huski Beverage Chiller can ice up your beer in a few seconds with CO2 and costs about 7 cents apiece. At about the size of a pencil, it forgoes the need to pre-chill drinks or carry around extra ice. It works with plastic cooling cells in a dock that houses the carbon dioxide that expands and becomes dry ice. Hodgson is hoping that his dream will become about a $50.00 realty in time.

Read More | InventorSpot

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Gamerator Combines Gaming and Chugging

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Video Games

No need to go out for an evening of arcade amusement. The Gamerator is loaded with 187 classic games and a refrigerated interior that can hold a keg of beer. The cabinet includes realistic joysticks, buttons, and trackball, a 24-inch LCD and two cup holders. When you tire of the old stuff, you can hook it up to almost any PC or game system with an adaptor. Currently being sold on eBay, the minimum bid is at $2,000 and the auction will run until November 10.

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Beerbelly, for Lazy Drinkers

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech

Once you become a male over the age of 30, if you enjoy a good brew often, chances are you will develop a larger midriff to show your indulgence. Get a head start with the Beerbelly, an 80 oz. polyurethane “bladder” and an insulated neoprene “sling” that you can strap on before the next scrimmage. The gadget was devised by 3 men who wanted to sneak beer into a movie theatres and ball games. The device will hold hot or cold drinks and one size will strap on up to 40-inch waists. You can either pour the liquid into a cup or drink from the tube/nozzle. The Beerbelly carries a MSRP $39.95 and the company also offers a Winerack for the ladies.

Read More | The Beer Belly

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Bevy Protects shuffles

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Apple, Portable Audio / Video

Protect your iPod shuffle with this original Bevy case that also allows you to wrap up your earbuds, carry your keys and, after removal of your PMP, pop the top off a brew. The Bevy was awarded the 2007 MacWorld design contest, leading us to believe that Mac people cannot do without their Heinekens (just kidding.) The gadget is temporarily out of stock, but you can pre-order for the next batch at Firebox at a price of $14.95.

(Thanks, Jennifer)

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