The self-cooling beer can

Scifi.com ^ | Thursday, April 20, 2006 | Adam Frucci

[Nachum]

A company called Tempra Technology has developed a special beer can with a twistable base that cools a beer can down to 30° Fahrenheit in a mere 3 minutes with the help of an evaporator, a vacuum, and a heat sink. They claim the entire system is nontoxic and won't affect the beer itself other than cooling it off. Although the cans are about the same physical size as 16-ounce cans, they actually hold only 10.5 ounces of beer. It's doubtful if these fridge cans would be able to do anything about "skunked" beer (beer shipped cold that's allowed to warm up), but if the beer is shipped warm they could provide a convenient way of cooling your brew down without needing to lug a cooler around. Undoubtedly, you'll have to pony up a much larger deposit for these cans than the regular aluminum ones, but that's the price you pay for living in an age your grandfather could only dream of — the age where a cold one provides its own refrigeration. Look for Miller to start using the cans sometime next year. —

[Nachum]

This is undoubtedly the most important invention of the 21st century. It will bring peace, pay the national debt. and bring the spirit of holiday cheer all year 'round.

[capt. norm]

I want one three!

[AntiKev]

Bleh, cans...give me a keg, or failing that a bottle.

[mwyounce]

I saw that on "Beyond Tomorrow" on the Discovery Channel...
http://www.beyondtomorrow.com.au/stories/ep1/beercan.html

Here's the company's website:
http://www.tempratech.com/chill1.html

[Ramius]

Finally. It's about time all this "technology stuff" gave us something truly useful.

[petercooper]

Well it would certainly keep you cool on a hot day.

[L98Fiero]

I haven drank beer from a can since college.

[kinghorse]

I was wondering what would take us to the next tech cycle after genetics and the internet subsided in the late 90's.

[sheik yerbouty]

A real breakthrough!

[roaddog727]

Hooters and Beer.

MMMMmmmmmmmmmmm

[TRY ONE]

Cost of one can of beer: $ 1.50
Cost of super duper cooling system: $ 150.00

Cost of Technology Enjoyment: Priceless!

[EveningStar]

Related thread

[rvoitier]

I'll take one of those can coolers and two of those can holders. ;-)

[EveningStar]

misc ping

[gun_supporter]

Thisll be great as its illegal to sell cold beer in my county.

[capt. norm]

Bleh, cans...give me a keg, or failing that a bottle.

To quote Oscar Madison (Jack Klugman on "Odd Couple"), "you've got to have that good 'can taste'".

[SouthTexas]

ping

[msjhall]

Couldn't we use the same technology for Al Gore's head?

[capt. norm]

Thisll be great as its illegal to sell cold beer in my county.

For cryin' out loud, where is your county and how can I avoid it?

[Springman]

Is this worth a, "Hold My Beer"?

[mwyounce]

You must live up near Starkville?

I know that in Hattiesburg, there were signs at the convenience stores that read "The Coldest Beer Allowed By Law!" I didn't know what that meant until I heard you couldn't sell cold beer in Starkville.

Hattiesburg is a wet city, but half of it lies in Lamar County, which is dry....

[NormsRevenge]

Thanks! Too rich for my taste. The old beer cooler and ice will just have to do.

Now if they could make one of them beer belly gadgets with cooling option,, I'd consider hocking a beer fridge.. ;-)

[bondjamesbond]

It was the blackest night
There was no moon in sight
You know the stars ain't shinin'
'Cause the sky's too tight
I heard the scarey wind
I seen some ugly trees
There was a werewolf honkin'
'Long the aide of me

[gun_supporter]

Im in Lafayette actually, at Ole Miss. Its especially nice in the winter when you can go to the Beer Barn and get cold beer there.

[No Truce With Kings]

Want a simple outdoor beer-cooling system?

Take a rag. Soak it in gasoline. Wrap it around a beer can. Put can in a shaded breezy spot. Wait until rag is dry (depends upon the breeze, but should not be more than 15 minutes). Rinse can with water. Drink cold beer.

Gasoline is volatile, and evaporates off. As it evaporates, it draws energy from the beer (through the can) so that it can go from liquid to gas. Beer gets cold.

Just one thing. Don't smoke around beer you are cooling with this method.

[roaddog727]

Gotta love Frank Zappa................

[jw777]

If you drink them faster, they don't get as warm LOL

[Ace of Spades]

Beavis, this is the coolest thing I have ever seen.

[finnman69]

She was the reject for the bud light ad.

[amxfan2002]

Beer ((Ping))

[fanfan]

Thanks for the ping!

I want some!

[1rudeboy]

I second that. Forcing folks to buy warm beer is simply un-American. It takes 15-20 minutes to properly chill a beer in iced water. Might as well be a lifetime.

[JJR RNCH]

Could have used one of those last night!

[amxfan2002]

Does this spell the end for the ever popular beer coozie???

[subterfuge]

Well I'll drink to that!

[JJR RNCH]

Oh no, not my beloved beer coozies!!!!! Will just have to get bigger ones.

[SouthTexas]

LOL, they come up with all these neat gadgets AFTER I quit drinking!

[sully777]

PING

[sully777]

I drink quickly so as to avoid *what they call* heat transferanceses!

[battlegearboat]

Uh, ice is cheaper than gasoline.

[No Truce With Kings]

"Uh, ice is cheaper than gasoline."

If you have ice. This was a trick used by tank crews and other motorized crews in the Western Desert during WWII. They did not have ice. Besides, enough gas to soak a washcloth (all you need) isn't going to cost as much as a bag of ice. Most folks probably spill more filling their lawn mower.

[battlegearboat]

Now an old man, I have ice and gasoline, and I take them both when I go fishing.

[battlegearboat]

But, thanks for the tip nevertheless.