The End of an Era? Pessimism Surrounds the Revival of a Classic Beer
Despite enthusiasm from some fans over reviving classic Japanese beer Kiringen with a modern twist using 3D printing technology and other resources, pessimism abounds due to technological limitations and lack of resources needed for success.
Dec. 24, 2022 11:43PM
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A vintage image of a bottle of Kiringen beer surrounded by question marks and crossed out symbols representing pessimism over its revival attempt
The classic beer, Kiringen, has been a staple in Japan for generations. But recently, there have been calls to revive the beer with a new twist – “pulling” it from the tap instead of pouring it. Unfortunately, despite enthusiasm from some fans, pessimism surrounds this effort due to technological limitations and lack of resources. 3D printing technology is seen as one potential solution for creating the necessary parts for “pulling” Kiringen from the tap. However, experts are skeptical that this would be feasible given current 3D printing capabilities and materials available. Furthermore, even if such technology were available, finding someone knowledgeable enough to design and create these parts could prove difficult. In addition to technical difficulties, there are also concerns about resources needed to bring back Kiringen in its original form. Many believe that reviving this classic beer would require significant financial investment and expertise which may not be easily accessible or affordable at this time. All in all, while some remain hopeful that Kiringen can make a comeback in its original form with a modern twist, many remain pessimistic about the feasibility of such an endeavor given current technological and resource constraints.