Abstract: A brewer for preparing a beverage, the brewer comprising a receptacle receiving portion configured to receive a beverage receptacle, and a receptacle-type sensor. The receptacle-type sensor is configured to detect a presence of an identification feature of a beverage receptacle received by the receptacle receiving portion. The brewer is configured to adapt its operation upon such detection. A kit with such a brewer and at least one beverage receptacle, which may comprise an identification feature, and a method for controlling a brewer.

Abstract: A brewer for preparing a beverage, the brewer comprising a water tank, a water delivery pipe for supplying water from the water tank to a water dispenser, a water detection means for determining a volume of water in the water tank, a heating means for controlling the flow of water. A level of power provided to the heating means is adapted based on an output from the water detection means, being indicative of the volume of water in the water tank. The level of power provided to the heating means controls a flow rate of water through the water delivery pipe to the water dispenser. A method of controlling the flow of water is such a brewer is also provided.

Abstract: A standalone coffee bean grinder and an associated coffee brewer. The coffee bean grinder is operable to receive a signal including water level information from the coffee brewer and to control the grinding mechanism thereof in dependence of the thus received water level information. The amount of water contained in a water container of the separate coffee brewer as indicated by the received water level information can thus determine the amount of coffee beans to be ground by the coffee bean grinder. This may allow for more accurate and repeatable brew quality and, also, the coffee drinking experience may be improved for certain users.

Abstract: A carbonator for carbonating a beverage in a beverage container. The carbonator comprises a stationary part, a movable part which is movable in respect of the stationary part and a guiding assembly for movably connecting the movable part and the stationary part. The guiding assembly comprises guide rod means and guide rod engagement means.

Abstract: A carbonator (100) for producing carbonated beverage including a first connector (11) for a gas-outlet (105) of a CO2-container (104) and with a CO2-valve (12), operable between a closed state and an open state, a second connector, a venting valve, an operating mechanism, and a manipulator (103), coupled to the operating mechanism (80), for allowing a person to operate the operating mechanism (80) between: a start mode (I) in which the venting valve (40) is open and the CO2-valve (12) is closed, and an end mode (III) in which the CO2-valve (12) is open and the venting valve (40) is closed, whereby the operating mechanism (80) is configured to be set in an intermediate mode (II), between the start mode (I) and the end mode (III), in which both the venting valve (40) and the CO2-valve (12) are closed.

Abstract: A beverage bottle includes a beverage container part, a stand part and a connector part for connecting the stand part and the beverage container part to each other. Thread means are included for fixing the stand part and the connector part to each other. Methods for joining a beverage container part and a stand part of a beverage bottle are also provided.