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Molecular Beer Printers

Bar.on Created Beer in Seconds with Molecular-Level Flavor Compounds

— April 4, 2023 — Tech
Belgian beverage startup Bar.on developed the world's first molecular beer printer capable of creating many different kinds of beers in a matter of seconds. This technology makes the most of molecular-level flavor compounds to create different styles of beer in a way that uses water from the tap. Thanks to this way of making beer with innovative molecular recipes and dispensing technology, Bar.on caters to all beer drinkers with customizations that can be made to a beer's percentage, bitterness, sweetness and more.

The One Tap prototype can make everything from blond and brown beers to IPAs and even non-alcoholic varieties. A version of the One Tap for pubs and bars, called One Tap Pro, is currently being developed and it is expected to be field tested later this year.
Trend Themes
1. Molecular-level Flavor Compounds - The use of molecular-level flavor compounds in beverages or food products poses an opportunity for food-tech startups to create unique and innovative products.
2. Instant Beverage/ Food Printing - The advent of instant beverage or food printing technologies like that of Bar.on paves the way for automation and customization options, especially in the food and beverage industry.
3. Smart Dispensing Techniques - The development of smart dispensing techniques like that in Bar.on's One Tap Pro increases accessibility to beverages and creates new models of beverage distribution.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - The molecular beer printer technology invented by Bar.on paves the way for the invention of molecular-level flavor compounds, and this presents an opportunity for other players in the beverage industry to create alternative beverages that can be tailored to the customer's preferences.
2. Food-tech Industry - The use of innovative brewing technology to create a wide range of beers in seconds is indicative of the potential of instant-food printing. Food-tech firms can build on the technology to make progress in the production of meals or snacks in seconds.
3. Food and Beverage Dispensing Industry - The development of smart dispensing techniques like Bar.on's One Tap Pro innovation presents an opportunity for the food and beverage dispensing sector to improve or invent more efficient systems for delivering delicious beverages to customers.
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