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Deberg_1990
07-24-2012, 11:19 AM
Would you buy this?



http://foodbeast.com/content/2012/07/18/introducing-new-air-alcoholic-water-in-a-can/



Move over Mac, this Air is set to steal the hearts and wallets of hipsters nationwide.

New Air “Alcohol Inspired Refresher,” created by the Mckenzie River Corporation (MCR), is something like a vodka soda, only not, having gone through a “patented process” which leaves it “virtually odorless, colorless, and tasteless,” like vodka, but being malt-based rather than distilled. The result is a carbonated, mildly alcoholic (only 4% ABV) water-soda-malt-vodka hybrid that is touted to be the “first” of its kind.

According to Drink Spirits, Air comes in berry, citrus and club flavors; is highly carbonated; and is best served chilled, which helps to mask the already minimal malt-based flavoring. Best of all, since it is malt-based and each can only holds about .48 ounces of booze, you can buy it in your local grocery store right next to the beer.

In order to promote its shiny new product, MCR and Vice Magazine have been hosting a series of nightclub launch parties up and down the west coast, asking partygoers to submit photos of themselves for a chance to win a trip to the final shindig in San Francisco on August 2.

“Our audience for Air is young, smart and very savvy,” MCR CEO Minott Wessinger says. “We’re a small company, so in launching any new product we try to engage our audience in fun, innovative and compelling ways.”

Your very own can of Air will be available for purchase soon in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle, with plans for expansion to the rest of the country—4 for $6.99 or individually for $1.74.


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KCUnited
07-24-2012, 11:28 AM
I could zima 49ers fan cousin drinking some crap like this.

Dr. Johnny Fever
07-24-2012, 11:31 AM
This is exceedingly stupid to me so it'll probably be huge.

ElGringo
07-24-2012, 11:35 AM
This will have a customer base, those trying to sneak alcohol in places it is not allowed. I don't know that it will ever have much more than that.

Fish
07-24-2012, 11:35 AM
That commercial is pretty silly...

ModSocks
07-24-2012, 11:37 AM
4% ABV? Fuck that.

Saul Good
07-24-2012, 11:37 AM
This is exceedingly stupid to me so it'll probably be huge.

Are you young, smart, and very savvy?

seclark
07-24-2012, 11:40 AM
maybe with breakfast
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the Talking Can
07-24-2012, 11:42 AM
my urine has a higher abv

Saul Good
07-24-2012, 11:45 AM
I feel like I'm young enough and smart enough to purchase this product. I just don't know whether or not I'm savvy enough. I mean, sure, I've been described as savvy. But very savvy...

Dr. Johnny Fever
07-24-2012, 11:49 AM
Are you young, smart, and very savvy?

See there's the problem... I'm not the target audience.

listopencil
07-24-2012, 11:55 AM
I am nowhere near cool enough to consume this beverage. I'll have to pass.

Discuss Thrower
07-24-2012, 11:57 AM
Return of the Mack: Zima Edition

Sofa King
07-24-2012, 11:57 AM
Gay

mikey23545
07-24-2012, 12:19 PM
I'm too sexy for this Air...

CoMoChief
07-24-2012, 01:30 PM
Didn't read the article....is this another 4-Loco ?

Fish
07-24-2012, 01:43 PM
Didn't read the article....is this another 4-Loco ?

Didn't read your post. Did you have a question?

InChiefsHeaven
07-24-2012, 01:47 PM
I want the jet pack thingee...

Bacillus Anthracis
07-24-2012, 02:31 PM
You'd have to drink a 12'er worth to catch a buzz--almost 25 dollars after tax. Seems like a solid choice for females though. Any dude drinking it should instantly be made fun of.