Smart Beer Vending

Beer vending machines incorporate technology to ensure consumers are 18 or over.


The ‘smart' part of the name comes into play because it has the ability to read ID's to verify age; by way of a driver's license, passport or EU card.

Of course, the technology is not without its flaws, since vending machines have no way to gauge if the consumer might be buying for a minor that's present; a judgement call that can often be made by bartenders and retailers.