Abstract: According to one example, a beverage dispensing device includes a beverage vessel configured to hold a beverage within the beverage vessel. The beverage vessel has a hole that extends entirely through a bottom portion of the beverage vessel. The beverage dispensing device further includes a plug seat located within the beverage vessel and positioned around the hole, and a weighted plug located within the beverage vessel and positioned against the opening in the plug seat. The weighted plug and plug seat are configured to prevent the beverage from draining through the hole by creating a liquid-tight seal. The beverage dispensing device further includes a lever coupled, at least indirectly, to the beverage vessel. The lever is configured, when activated, to move the weighted plug in relation to the plug seat so as to break the liquid-tight seal. The weighted plug is securely coupled to the lever.

Abstract: A core coupling module for use with a dispenser system includes a plurality of sockets. Each of the plurality of sockets includes a socket fitting configured to couple to a compatible core fitting configuration. At least two of the plurality of sockets each include a socket fitting configured to couple to the same compatible core fitting configuration.

Abstract: A core coupling module for use with a dispenser system includes a plurality of sockets. Each of the plurality of sockets includes a socket fitting configured to couple to a compatible core fitting configuration. At least two of the plurality of sockets each include a socket fitting configured to couple to the same compatible core fitting configuration.

Abstract: A core coupling module for use with a dispenser system includes a plurality of sockets. Each of the plurality of sockets includes a socket fitting configured to couple to a compatible core fitting configuration. At least two of the plurality of sockets each include a socket fitting configured to couple to the same compatible core fitting configuration.

Abstract: An infuser for containing an infusion item includes an a first hollow body, a filter permeable to an infusion component derived from the infusion item, and a first internal volume at least partially defined by the first hollow body and the filter. The first internal volume is dimensioned to receive the infusion item therein. The first hollow body includes an elastomeric material deformable upon application of a deformation force to compress the first internal volume.

Abstract: Systems and methods for flavoring beverages, and particularly to an infusion core that can be inserted into a beverage container, and an associated muddler. A system for flavoring a beverage includes a core locatable inside a larger beverage container, the core having a wall including a plurality of apertures therein. A muddler is usable inside the core for mashing a flavoring element, the muddler including a skirt to prevent pieces of the flavoring element from escaping from the core.