BEV Cocktail Maker Machine by Black + Decker -- DEMO & REVIEW

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BEV Cocktail Maker Machine by Black + Decker -- DEMO & REVIEW

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It can be mighty expensive to get your favorite cocktails at the local bar, and it's probably an inconsistent experience too. How much easier to make your favorite cocktails at home with the "BEV" cocktail maker machine from Black + Decker, powered by Bartesian capsules and your favorite liquors. Tech expert Dave Taylor tries out the BEV Cocktail Maker Machine and finds that it does a darn good job with a variety of cocktails, including his Whiskey Sour. But is it worth the money? He talks about that too, and his answer might surprise you...
Check out the BEV at amzn.to/3BbCwAU
and the Bartesian capsule sets at amzn.to/3KNzqX5
Then why not visit Dave's Q&A Web site at: www.AskDaveTay...
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@angelaallen1578 Ай бұрын

I appreciate you getting right to the point with your review and being honest. I just got one today and your video was very helpful thank you. I subscribed!

@jerrybenavides8692 Жыл бұрын

Got my wife one and she loves it. Just need the different glassware. Some will not fill a regular glass. Some require a martini glass and others require others. I personally have not used it but my wife has made and a few drinks and it’s really good

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Yes, the drink size varies and if you're using a larger glass it might be disappointing to have it half-full, but remember that the flavors and syrups are calibrated for a specific pour too, so doubling the alcohol would just dilute the flavor, not make a bigger drink! I like adding lots of ice cubes instead.

@jelmeromero Жыл бұрын

The only complaint I have is that I wish they told you what size the drink will be. I almost always use snifter glass but the other day I made a Long Island ice tea and it overflowed out of the glass. The drinks are of course better at bar made by a real bartender but I think the real value here is you get a decent drink without spending too much time making one and it's a great time saver when you have a lot of guests. I have had the Keurig(rip) and I think this makes better drinks. I have one made by margaritaville that has a container for orange juice and sweet and sour. That makes pretty good drinks too. I would probably choose the Bev over both. The clean up on the margaritaville is a pain. I'm happy with the bev. Looks great. Great footprint, easy to use, good drinks not great but good. I agree, you have to stir the drinks. Makes a huge difference. The Mint Julep was surprisingly good.

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Great feedback - I hope the BEV team are reading this regarding output beverage amount - and now I want to try the Mint Julep too!

@BigBadBillyGATEZ Жыл бұрын

Mines arrives tomorrow 😁

@MrZACATECANO100 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine

@Rascott03 Жыл бұрын

How you like?

@MrZACATECANO100 Жыл бұрын

@@Rascott03 i like it . Host a few times and still works, also drink here and there with wife. I recommend buying warranty.

@brandon123197 7 ай бұрын

I understand the water is basically flushing it out and cleaning it, but does that affect the taste? Do you think it’s watered down?

@AskDaveTaylor 7 ай бұрын

No, the water is being added to the drinks to make the mixes and ratios correct. Cleaning is completely separate from mixing. :-)

@latonyamoten9214 7 ай бұрын

So I got this as a Christmas gift. I’ve been using it. However, I’m having difficulty selecting the strongest strength for the cocktail. The machine defaults to medium strength. Is that supposed to happen?

@AskDaveTaylor 7 ай бұрын

If you specify you want it strong, it should make a strong beverage. I'd check with Black & Decker.

@newatlantisrepublic6844 Жыл бұрын

This would make a great house warming gift.

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@arnoldfarrar Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'll make a toast in your honor! 😆

@xylliiiking 2 ай бұрын

The amount of work that and the different taste that would come out of those stupid machines. It makes no sense plus being a bartender at home is pretty cool. You get them cool points

@josephcarltoncrews Жыл бұрын

How do you know where to place each bottle of alcohol in the mixer? What alcohol do you need to complete the setup to make a majority of the drinks?

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Each spot has a label (it's subtle, but readable) that indicates what should be there, and you don't need all the alcohols to make some of the drinks: Each capsule lists which alcohols it requires.

@mitbbew6901 10 ай бұрын

He showed it on the video..

@valdepenas01 Жыл бұрын

Can you use sparkling water or seltzer water instead of just tap water?

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

I imagine so, but you'll want to double-check with the manufacturer to ensure that they don't muck up the works.

@garynelson9538 9 ай бұрын

Are the Pods “self-expiring” and will not allow the machine to work, like ink cartridges?? If so this is not good.

@AskDaveTaylor 9 ай бұрын

I don't think so, but I didn't have a chance to test it; we drank 'em all too fast!

@brodybarcus6366 Жыл бұрын

I guess I don’t understand why you can’t just buy the pods and then pour them in your alcohol instead of buying a $400 machine to do it for you. You already have to load the pod; just pour it in a glass instead lol

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

It's a bit of a novelty, but one challenge every bartender knows is getting the ratios and amounts to be precise so that every single Old Fashioned or Margarita tastes exactly the same. That's what the BEV offers; precision. And it's pretty dang fun too. 🙂

@brodybarcus6366 Жыл бұрын

@Dave Taylor the value of a dollar is relative to how many you have. Personally, $400 isn’t worth slight variations in each old fashioned I make but I suppose if you have money to burn it could be fun.

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's pretty obviously a luxury item and I don't think that Black + Decker positions it otherwise. My ideal would be if a friend owned one :-)

@carolwilliams6633 9 ай бұрын

PId $198 amazon black friday

@pastapaul150 7 ай бұрын

Well it’s $240 not $400 and if you can’t afford $240 then stop voting democrat

@marvin7083 9 ай бұрын

How does it know what alcohol for each pod or what type of drink pod is in it

@AskDaveTaylor 9 ай бұрын

Each pod is labelled and has a bar code that the machine scans. it's pretty slick.

@greghunt7724 Жыл бұрын

what about the little spicket that goes in the bottle? When the alcohol gets low does it suck it up?

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

To a certain point, yes, the tube that you put into the alcohol bottle will pull up the liquid, but we never got down to that point in our "testing" parties 🙂

@19Jayslife Жыл бұрын

Hey Dave is the tab supposed to click in. My bev doesn't take the liquor out.

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

If you're talking about where the pipes plug into the unit, yes, they should click in. You need to push it in pretty hard sometimes due to the rubber seals.

@coachjazz 8 ай бұрын

I made a Cosmo for the first time but it yielded 4oz. Is that typical? I had it on the normal setting

@AskDaveTaylor 8 ай бұрын

I don't recall the ounce measures of each drink, but that seems low. Check that all of your bottles were being used in the dispense process (it's possible to have the intake hose incorrectly attached so it might miss one ingredient). How did it taste?

@coachjazz 8 ай бұрын

@@AskDaveTaylor thanks. I'll have to try it again. It used some of the liquor and then a little water plus the pod.

@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer 7 ай бұрын

How do you select what cocktail to make on the machine ? I didn't see you press anything just the strength? 😕

@AskDaveTaylor 7 ай бұрын

Each pod makes one drink. So you select by putting different pods in the device, each coded with what spirits it requires.

@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer 7 ай бұрын

@@AskDaveTaylor UUH HUH 😉THANKS FOR THE REPLY 😊

@vickypenate6020 Жыл бұрын

Mine won't dispense the alcohol and I followed all the instructions

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

You have to make sure that the pipes are firmly seated in their ports on the main unit; if that's not the case, they can't develop the suction to pull the alcohol out of the bottles. Check with the company if you still can't get it to work!

@carlosdelgadotv23 7 ай бұрын

How it can make a cocktail with none alcohol whenever the four spot for the bottle are alcohol?

@AskDaveTaylor 7 ай бұрын

If you're asking whether it can make non-alcoholic beverages, why would you use it for that purpose? 🙂

@carlosdelgadotv23 7 ай бұрын

@@AskDaveTaylor I'm asking how that can make non alcoholic beverages if the capsules are alcohol and the bottle are alcohol too

@AskDaveTaylor 7 ай бұрын

Got it. The capsules don't actually contain alcohol, just flavors that mix with the alcohols you have in separate containers.

@newatlantisrepublic6844 Жыл бұрын

Can you make non-alcoholic drinks with it?

@wfxarsenal1007 Жыл бұрын

Yes they have a mock tail option.

@user-ry7rc7bk8x 3 ай бұрын

Do all the bottles mix at the same time

@AskDaveTaylor 3 ай бұрын

Depends on the drink you're making. But it tends to be one at a time, in order...

@tannergrinzel1835 2 ай бұрын

If it’s a long island it would mix the vodka the tequila the rum and the gin

@AskDaveTaylor 2 ай бұрын

There's more than one recipe for a Long Island Iced Tea, however...

@niksmith4948 Жыл бұрын

Can you use mikers such as cola in the water bottle ?

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Theoretically, yes, but I think that would mess up the pipes in a short period and I'd recommend you rinse it thru with water after every use.

@victoriapurifoy9456 8 ай бұрын

How can I buy one

@AskDaveTaylor 8 ай бұрын

Here's a link: www.blackanddecker.com/products/behb101/bev-cocktail-maker-machine-and-drink-maker

@FolklorePriestess Жыл бұрын

Can we use it without the capsules?

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Not sure, but if you just want a shot of gin, why not just pour it? 🙂

@theheevout2652 Жыл бұрын

Can you use the bartesian capsules from the bartesian cocktail maker, basically are they compatible and able to work with the bev?.. since there different manufacturers-thanks

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

I don't know the answer to that, but honestly, my guess would be that you cannot. Check with Black + Decker to be 100% sure, however.

@jgreen2829 Жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s compatible!

@ashleyreid3889 Жыл бұрын

Can you use 1 litter bottle of Alcohol instead of 750ml

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

I expect so, as long as it fits in the space allocated and the hose fits in properly!

@joseortiz5965 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@OFFICIAL_M7 Жыл бұрын

I’m confused why water would be added to a cocktail

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

You and I clearly go to different bars. 🙂

@OFFICIAL_M7 Жыл бұрын

@@AskDaveTaylor yes we Defintely do

@tyronedavis3991 Жыл бұрын

Those this machine turns off automatically if you leave it on

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I don't understand your comment or question...?

@kesamora Жыл бұрын

Better alcohol..... Like????

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

Go to any liquor store. Stand in front of the whiskey, vodka, gin, or rum display. Compare the cheapest and most expensive. There are definitely better alcohols on the market than the "well drink" equivalents from the local bar 🙂

@damondobbins7620 Жыл бұрын

What u when the pin breaks

@tikitorturedmf Жыл бұрын

Wow, I was going to buy one of these for my wife’s birthday until I saw how little cocktail was in your glass…and that was on medium with ice! That’s a deal breaker.

@AskDaveTaylor Жыл бұрын

It's all about ratios, so if you want a "double" martini, you'd use two capsules but get 2x the quantity. But yeah, then it's more $$ too.

@joeperilli2752 Ай бұрын

Thats like $2.50 a drink for a couple ounces of citrus, sugar, and bitters. Thats way nore expensive than making your own. You even have to buy all of the liquor yourself

@AskDaveTaylor Ай бұрын

People don't get this because it's a budget device, and who would you expect would buy the liquor? 🙂