Patent ID: 9215946
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: A47J,B65D,C12G

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for the preparation of beer, comprising: a disposable cartridge having malt extract and alcohol separated by an impermeable frangible partition; a receptacle for removably receiving the disposable cartridge therein, a movable lid for closing the receptacle with the disposable cartridge therein, the lid comprising an inlet tube for piercing an upper portion of the disposable cartridge when the lid is closed, the receptacle having an outlet tube at a lower portion thereof for piercing an adjacent lower portion of the disposable cartridge when the lid is closed, a bottle removably mounted beneath the outlet tube, and a cold water reservoir connected to the inlet tube, whereby upon the closing of the lid, cold water is conveyed from the reservoir to the inlet tube and into the disposable cartridge to break the impermeable partition and cause a mixture of cold water, said malt extract and alcohol to flow through the outlet tube into the bottle, further comprising a carbon dioxide source connected to the upper end of the bottle for conveying carbon dioxide to the bottle to carbonate the mixture and form beer therein.