A rundown of the best booze related gadgets this summer, with a good old British twist!

1. A BOOZY BRIT’S SUMMER
GADGET GUIDE
‘Ello, ‘Ello… What’s all this then? Well, it’s a guide for
the biggest boozy Brits to get through the summer!

2. Indeed it is a very pleasant thing,
there is plenty of fun to be had –
but it is something that might
need just a little bit of
encouragement.
To get yourself into the mood for
frivolity take a gander at these top
boozy gadgets for an all-round
good time.

3. Natives to our green and pleasant land know how to have good
time, rain or shine, so make sure if you are merely a visitor that
you pay close attention to make yourself blend in that little bit
better.

4. You know what makes life more fun? Alcohol.
This little beauty is a pop up wine glass that fits nicely in your pocket so that if
you decide to pick up a bottle of wine and take it to the park you won’t look like
a tramp.
Indeed, the opposite. Be prepared, and you’ll enjoy an air of sophistication too.

5. There is no reason why we Brits should be
relegated to technical insubordination just
because of our healthy love of booze. It’s just not
cricket.
The iBreath breathalyser for iPod is small enough
to carry around in your pocket. It works much in
the same way as a normal breathalyser, but it
powers itself through your iPod’s battery.
The most remarkable thing is that it’s also an FM
radio, so the ride home can be even more
enjoyable.

6. You need to keep cool and maintain
your royal poise if you’re going to make
any kind of impact. But if you’re
throwing a casual soirée with plenty of
wine and cheese, you may want to
keep yourself and your guests cool.
One fan that makes a big difference is a
distinctly British one from Dyson. The
Dyson Air Multiplier amplifies air flow
and pulls it through to blow cool air
gently around the room; there are no
rotating parts either so it’s very quiet.
It’s also nice and light, so you can take
it from the kitchen to the bedroom for a
cool night’s sleep.

7. It’s undeniable that Britain as a whole is a
little bit on the drizzly side. Perhaps that’s
an understatement. Yes, it’s true – the
British weather, especially in the summer,
has a very unpredictable nature.
You don’t want this to happen when out
on your lovely picnic, equipped with your
pop up wine glass, but if it does then the
Samurai Umbrella will be very handy.
Unlike the smaller umbrellas, this one has
room for two.

8. One thing that makes Brits popular, whether we like it or not, is our tendency to be just
slightly eccentric. Whether it’s becoming obsessed with the weather or train spotting –
Brits have some funny habits.
These interesting anatomical carafes make the wine drinking experience just that little
bit more fun – if a little bizarre.
It certainly will make balmy summer’s night’s dinner parties a little bit more interesting
by provoking some conversation.

9. It’s not strictly a gadget, but it is a very interesting way of keeping up with
friends – even if you’re not in the same place. You are able to ‘Check In’
with every beer that you have and you will earn points for the more exotic
brands that you consume.
There are also some interesting graphs to view, so you can take a look at
the damage done after the summer is over. It’s a great way to keep track
of how much you drink, and at what times of day you tend to have a
tipple.

10. If you’re out and about, perhaps attending a summer festival where glasses aren’t
permitted, but still want to have the feeling of dripping that fine golden nectar into
your gullet from a glass then the pocket pint is the way to go.
Much like its wine related counterpart we looked at earlier, it is a collapsible glass
designed to perfectly mimic the pint experience.
It’s made of sturdy plastic and collapses to just 4mm in size. This would make a
nice gift for couples when paired with the pocket wine glass.

11. After the calorific intake of beer on a particularly heavy
weekend the next weekend needs to be a little bit
more laid back – gin and tonic perhaps?
There are many different ways to take your spirits, but
a nice flask like this wonderful one from The Stanley
Works will do just nicely.
It could also make a nice addition to your camping or
festival trip, once you’ve made your way to the front of
the stage and your idol comes out you might fancy a
drink as the tunes start playing – but risk losing your
place.

12. There are so many problems associated with alcohol,
but one of the most challenging ones is drinking and
driving. Of course, it can be fatal – but there are also
consequences including fines and imprisonment for
even relatively moderate offenders.
You could use your iPod breathalyser, but that looks
just a little bit odd if you’re in a bar. Something much
more subtle is the Kisai Intoxicated watch from
Tokyoflash. It has a breathalyser built into it, and you
can get a very accurate reading quite easily.

13. There are many different ways of enjoying a
summers day, sometimes with alcohol related
gadgetry and sometimes with only the
company that you keep. Whatever you end up
doing, when you start to relax you will want to
keep some tunes on in the background.
So, why not use a gadget from a wonderful
British company – Phillips.
This Phillips DAB radio has some excellent
features, and a Union Jack emblazoned upon
the front – so you can get a sense of patriotism
(subtle as it may be) as you toast with your
friends.

14. Well, I must say ‘goodbye internet’! I’ve really enjoyed finding all
of these fun and slightly ridiculous gadgets and putting them
together. Hopefully now the Great British Summer will be just
that little bit more enjoyable for you.
What did you think, did I miss anything out that I should have
included? Make sure you comment and let me know.
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15. Gadgets sourced from RED5, Engadget and Gizmodo.
http://www.davidsteele.com/ibreath-breathalyzer-fm-
transmitter-for-ipod-iphone
https://www.dyson.co.uk/fans/fansandheaters.aspx
http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/intoxicated/
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