(Waytap) Bottled beer turned into draft?

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  1. Powder_My_Balls

    Powder_My_Balls Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2016 Illinois

    This device is imperative for camping (my opinion is supported by the comical promotional video on Waytap's kickstarter site.)
     
    #21 Powder_My_Balls, Sep 21, 2016
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  2. cryptichead

    cryptichead Grand Pooh-Bah (4,897) Jul 3, 2014 Illinois
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    That's a pretty good strategy!
     
    #22 cryptichead, Sep 21, 2016
  3. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
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    A growler is a draft beer turned into a bottled beer. I've actually seen it done: it's like magic for a while, then it gets old.
     
    #23 rgordon, Sep 21, 2016
  4. Sound_Explorer

    Sound_Explorer Grand Pooh-Bah (3,044) Dec 29, 2013 Washington
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    If this is the product I'm thinking of, the video I saw showed the glasses with a lot of foam on top. If this is for 12oz bottles or even 22oz I don't really want 1/3 of my glass being all foam. Some is fine but not inches worth. The ad didn't impress me, so I'll just stick to my bottle opener and hands to pour my beers.
     
    #24 Sound_Explorer, Sep 21, 2016
  5. LeRose

    LeRose Grand Pooh-Bah (4,423) Nov 24, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Science...the sound waves will change the bubble size of the beer, which will impact the head formation/retention, and the mouthfeel. It cant change or recharge the carbonation level since it has no CO2 source other than what is in the beer, but sound waves will change the properties of the bubbles. So does shaking the bottle...

    Fluff...expecting that this will make a canned or bottled beer taste just like fresh, on tap beer. The difference in mouthfeel and the "ooh-ahh" look of the head might be playing some trickery. In my opinion (whatever that is worth) it is a gadget with a pretty weak claim to fame. Some reviews I have read disagree completely, but a lot of chatter was on the look, saying the beer looks like a draft pour. But there are some saying it does make beer taste "better". One from a fairly reputable source claims it revived a flat growler which actually makes some sense, as the remaining CO2 would be perked up by the sonic transducer. It doesnt add carbonation, just changes the physical properties of whatever gas is already there.
     
    #25 LeRose, Sep 22, 2016
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  6. beerthulhu

    beerthulhu Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Jan 14, 2008 New Jersey
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    I've read a couple of reviews that gave pretty good results. Founders centennial was used. Gives beer a different texture, not necessarily better, just different and close to, but not exactly draft. Only problem was not ideal for hoppy beers,takes the edge off and tends to make beers sweeter. Also does not accommodate 22oz or 750ml. only 12oz and up to 25oz cans. Nice design, fair price point, cheaper then original, would consider for novelty sake. Would like to do side by side.
     
    #26 beerthulhu, Sep 23, 2016
  7. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Have you contributed to the kickstarter?
     
    #27 cavedave, Sep 23, 2016
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  8. beerthulhu

    beerthulhu Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Jan 14, 2008 New Jersey
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    i was considering. the lack of 22oz bombers and dulling effect it has on hoppy beers makes me second guess. i would get it for gimmick sakes, looks, and probably be more of a x-mas request then a must buy.
     
    #28 beerthulhu, Sep 25, 2016
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