# Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers The Guinness MicroDraught 2.0 Elevates Beer Drinking By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught-20 References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/guinness-microdraught-2-0-beer-dispenser/) & [red-dot.org](https://www.red-dot.org/project/guinness-microdraught-20-61990)  The Guinness MicroDraught 2.0 has been created in collaboration with Dolmen as a follow-up to the original from 2021 that aims to elevate at-home drinking experiences. The system consists of a pull-and-pour valve that works with pulsing ultrasonic technology to release nitrogen bubbles at a precise level to achieve the perfect pour of the brand's signature stout. The unit is reported to use 30% less power than the previous version with 60% fewer components in the construction. The Guinness MicroDraught 2.0 maintains a compact design that could be easily integrated into any existing [at-home bar setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap) and has a streamlined silhouette with signature branding to immediately demand attention. The latest version of the beer dispensing system is the winner of the Red Dot Design Award for 2023. Image Credit: Guinness / Dolmen / Red Dot Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **At-home Beer Dispensers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and efficient at-home beer dispensers with advanced pouring technology. - **Ultrasonic Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of pulsing ultrasonic technology in various industries for precise and controlled fluid dispensing. - **Streamlined Silhouette Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply streamlined silhouette design principles to create visually appealing and attention-grabbing products in different markets. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Dispensing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance existing beverage dispensing systems with energy-saving features and improved pouring techniques. - **Home Bar Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and easily integrable accessories for at-home bars to enhance the drinking experience. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply award-winning design principles to create visually appealing and functional products across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Countertop Beer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught.md) - [At-Home Beer Keg Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine.md) - [Perfect Pint Pouring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asahi.md) - [Smart Beer Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-beer-maker.md) - [Automated Beer-Brewing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-brewing-machine.md) - [AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubinno-1.md) - [Molecular Beer Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beer-printer.md) - [Elegant Nitro Drink Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbrew-lab-evernitro.md) - [Portable Draft Beer Kegerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap.md)