Beer is one of humanity's oldest beverages, and its countless varieties mean every glass has the potential to become a unique experience. What if you could develop that experience in your own home? This isn't the first time we've discussed special home-brewing devices, but BrewArt wants to make the process even simpler by adding smartphone integration, WiFi support, remote temperature control, and automatic notifications.
Some historians say modern civilization as we know it wouldn't exist without two things: bread and beer. The most precise measurements give beer an age of six to seven thousand years, and it's not crazy to imagine it might be even older. The Industrial Revolution was a turning point for beer making, moving from traditional recipes used in homes and monasteries to the abundance of mass production. But that doesn't mean the desire for "homemade beer" has disappeared—quite the opposite. YouTube teaches us how to prepare all kinds of alcoholic drinks, and for beer specifically, there are "kits" with all the ingredients available for sale. However, with technology on our side, it might be even easier.
Meet BrewArt
Enter BrewArt, an Australian device that wants to make beer preparation as simple as using a coffee maker. Some fellow sites have called it "the Nespresso of beer," but in reality, BrewArt splits into two: the Beerdroid, which handles the brewing itself (up to ten liters at a time), and the Brewflo, which stores the beer (five liters capacity) and keeps it at the desired temperature. The Beerdroid has WiFi connectivity, and with a dedicated app, would-be brew masters can closely monitor progress, change temperature, and receive notifications. One thing to keep in mind is that the machine doesn't accelerate beer production; on average, you'll wait about two weeks.
Flexibility, Design, and Price
The flexibility of its recipes, combined with greater simplicity and an elegant design, makes BrewArt a very interesting option, though not necessarily an economical one. The official price for the Beerdroid is 799 Australian dollars (about 530 euros), and for the Brewflo it's 699 Australian dollars (466 euros).
Official website: brewart.com
