BrewTroller simplifies homebrewing, makes it doable while inebriated

It's been a mystery for ages, but at long last, it seems a simple DIYer has found a solution. We all know that the best beers are the ones brewed at home, but after a given amount of "test sips," things can easily get a little out of control. In order to simplify the homebrewing process, the brilliant BrewTroller was concocted during a short stint with sobriety. In essence, the system utilizes a Sanguino microcontroller platform which was inspired by the tried-and-true Arduino in order to give brewers complete control over temperature and the like. When connected to a simple menu-driven display, it removes the need to bang out a paragraph of code while tipsy in order to tweak the flavor ever so slightly. Hit up the read link to have a look at the progress, but make sure you strap on those Beer Goggles first.

[Via HackedGadgets]

[venamousentree Posted Apr 11th 2009 2:19AM]

Being currently inebriated, I think this may be the most awesome invention, ever. Beer FTW!

[stoddcrew Posted Apr 11th 2009 2:39AM]

this is more like it engadget, less news about boring upgrades to the few laptops out their and more getting into the software

[Ryan P Posted Apr 11th 2009 3:01AM]

Wait... This is for... alcohol?

I always think software when I hear homebrew...

[stridermt2k Posted Apr 11th 2009 7:08AM]

It's also what I thought.

[Micmoo Posted Apr 11th 2009 6:15PM]

Me too...

The headline got me all excited, then I was sad...

[HT Nerd Posted Apr 11th 2009 3:10AM]

oh sweet cheebus! That is MY kind of 'home brew'

DANG, Ryan P. beat me to it!

[Steve2000 Posted Apr 11th 2009 4:00AM]

Since when are the the best beers brewed at home? Don't kid yourself, home brewed beer is invariably disgusting.

[Gad Get Posted Apr 11th 2009 4:37AM]

I know I'm in the minority here, but if you ask me I'd say all beer is disgusting. Of course, it's possible that getting a sudden unexpected beer shower at a local hockey game as a kid has soured me against foul-scented fermentational fluids. You'd likely feel the same way if you had to spend a miserable two hours or so itching and smelling like old rubbish because someone was so drunk they couldn't hang onto a lousy cup. Still, I can certainly see the appeal. After all, what better way to have a good time with your best Bud (yeah, I did that on purpose) than by knocking back a couple helpings of delicious depressant!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 11th 2009 8:28AM]

You're right Steve, It's very difficult to get that Miller Lite tripple-hopped taste or the outstanding But Light drinkability when brewing beer at home...

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 11th 2009 11:23PM]

i homebrew my own beer. homebrewers can make craft beer 10X better than most of the macro stuff. i'm not talking about that Mr. Beer shit either; look it up!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 11th 2009 11:50PM]

sorry dude, but I make my own beer. Way better than 90% of the shit I can get at the store. http://www.homebrewchatter if you want to learn more. Don't hate!!

[Steve2000 Posted Apr 11th 2009 11:53PM]

Everyone thinks that their homebrew is good. Trust me it's not. Your friends just don't want to hurt your feelings.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 11th 2009 6:11AM]

Fine,a tool to re-create your Microbrew over and over again...
but what exactly is the joy in brewing your own beer,well atlest to me it is the miniscule differences in taste,depending on the season i brew it in (i am german so i brew only with hops,water,malt and yeast) and other things that i do NOT have in control.
some may say that when a microbrew of 40 liters has gone wrong due to this,i should monitor my brewing more and care for it,but i rather have 40 litres of undigestable beer that i can serve to people i don't like and then again have many different homebrews all done by myself and my fellows.
Brewing your own beer is more of an art than a science to me,and it should be the same everywhere.
and to Gad Get:
you are one lousy troll... get back to you cave.

[User7 Posted Apr 11th 2009 9:20AM]

I have often wanted to combine my love of beer with my love of gadgets. I had assumed that my two loves would meet one night after running into a hot terminator while inebriated. I think this is much more realistic.

[Steve Slimer Posted Apr 11th 2009 8:09PM]

The Brewtroller is awesome. I'm currently using the BCS-460, which is a more polished version. I've been working all day to get mine up and running for a brew day tomorrow.

[thinmac Posted Apr 12th 2009 3:41AM]

Most of the fancy craft brews people love to drink were started by homebrewers. Don't knock it until you've tried it. Just like open source software, some people make really good beers but don't get into the business for any number of reasons.

More to the point, it's a great hobby. Most things people make themselves can be bought at a higher quality, but it's fun to make. Jeeze.

This thing could be fun to play with. Truth is, though, I've never met a homebrewer who didn't enjoy a beer while making beer. I don't think this thing will make a difference either way in a person's ability to brew beer while drinking it :)