Fizzics

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Product Review Fizzics Draft Beer
System 07/11/2016 By lim Dykstra
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Isaac Newton's work led to a paradigm shift in
our understanding of the universe, and today, he
is regarded as the father of modern physics.
Folks, brace yourselves, because the team behind
Fizzics have created a contraption of Newtonian
magnitude, which could forever change the way you
drink your beers. Hyperbole aside, this is a
sleek, well-designed piece of technology that
seems to strike a balance between affordability
and practicality.
It's
not just a gimmick, there's actual technology
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behind Fizzics - pressure from ultrasonic waves
provide a perfect head without sucking all the
carbonation out of your beer. Before its widget
gadgets, Guinness experimented with similar
technology in the seventies, though they couldnt
make it practical. Thankfully, all Fizzics needs
from you are 4 AA batteries, and your favorite
beer placed in the chamber and sealed in place
with an easily closable lid. Once youve got the
beer primed and your chalice at the ready, pull
the lever forward (towards the front) and let the
magic (read science) happen. Its fun to do, but
it does take a bit of a learning curve. The TAP
setting, which should be used to pour about 90
of the beer, can still create a lot of foam, so
we recommend holding the glass up closer to the
tap, like you would with a keg. The TOP (push the
lever back) setting really does work wonders,
creating a billowy, pillowy cumulus cloud of foam
you could almost rest a nickel on. Cleanup is
easy, as simple as rinsing. When youre done
using it, just run a couple ounces of water
through the hose the same way you would with
beer, and its ready for the next vessel. The
antimicrobial mat comes out for easy rinsing, if
necessary. As for the size of the Fizzics unit,
we had no trouble fitting in growlers, crowlers,
bombers, 12-ounce bottles, and though its not
directly intended for use with cans, it does work
with them as well. When should it be used? Its
great as a party tool and encourages sharing, so
larger bottles or growlers are recommended, as
the resulting effects on the carbonation (smaller
bubbles) and flavor make it easier to drink
rapidly. It works great for single-person use as
well, in which case I would recommend pouring the
entire glass in one sitting. Consideration of the
style and its level of carbonation should be
taken into account when deciding whether or not
to use Fizzics. Depending on personal preference,
you may find you prefer some styles over others,
with more or less carbonation. The sonic waves
agitate the bubbles, creating more nucleation
points, and thus, smaller bubbles. Similar to a
nitro beer, the mouthfeel becomes softer, which
can really change the beer. Dont underestimate
the flavor of carbonation! Often it is key to the
overall flavor profile. Saisons, for instance,
generally benefit from a bit of carbonic tang,
and thus you may prefer to use Fizzics on your
DIPA or Imperial Stout.
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Ultimately, craft drinkers are those who enjoy
experimentation, and Fizzics is not only a great
way to get a different flavor out of your go-to
sixer, but also a way to learn about flavor
characteristics, and to refine the palate. Its
fun, easy, and a guaranteed talking piece. It
seems to really work well with all IPAs, and gave
a second life to a near-flat growler of Clown
Shoes Mango Kolsch, accentuating the fruitiness.
Best of all, we paired some Founders Rubaeus run
through the Fizzics with a dollop of Dark
Chocolate Raspberry Gelato, and the result was
heavenly. Though we were initially skeptical,
Fizzics won us over with its fun, easily usable
and cleanable design, and its ability to shed new
light on how we drink. Will it turn your Genessee
Cream Ale into a World Class brew? Debatable, but
it will certainly add a new element to your
drinking experience. Fizzics encourages
experimentation, discussion and sharing some of
the best parts of enjoying beer. And the name is
fun. As Olivia Newton-John would say "Lets get
Fizzic-al."
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COMMENTS
Submitted by donshutch on Thu, 201612-22
1649 does it affect the entire body of the beer
or just make a better head leaving the remainder
basically the same
Submitted by joMyroger62 on Tue, 2018-12-11
1045 There is no discernible difference to the
flavor of the beer, but it does create a very
nice dense foam head even on beers that have
poured relatively flat. I was impressed with it.
Although the new ones don't look as large to me,
so I don't know if they accept the 64oz growlers
or not.
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