The two are just getting started, so the timing and pricing are very much up in the air. And prices could easily dictate whether or not Keurig's machine works. One of our biggest gripes with the Kold was that you were paying a lot for what's normally an occasional treat, rather than a daily fixture like coffee. Alcohol has a similar issue, especially since it's a social drink -- it's frequently a good excuse to get outside and meet your friends. If the machine or pods are inordinately expensive, it might be hard to justify buying the system when it's only going to be used for the occasional house party or end-of-week reward. If you can't stand bars or pubs and don't live near a beer or liquor store, though, this might be just what you've been waiting for.