If you're familiar with the brewing process, you know that sanitation is important. In an effort to provide more of an all-in-one solution, Alchema has a built-in medical grade UV-C LED light that sanitizes the the pitcher before you begin. To ensure you're adding the proper amount of each ingredient, the device also has a weight sensor to measure how much fruit and other items should be added each time, depending on the selected recipe. During the fermentation process, the gadget keeps tabs on alcohol content, air pressure, and temperature to prevent contamination. And yes, all of this info can be viewed in the iOS app thanks to Alchema's WiFi connectivity.

The team behind Alchema turned to Kickstarter to bring the product to kitchens of aspiring cider makers. The device already grabbed the attention of the HAX hardware accelerator that helped the company demo a working prototype at Target and Brookstone. Alchema won't ship until July 2017 for the first group of backers, but the production process is slated to start next month as the company tackles the final design. If the campaign hits the $150,000 mark, the company says it'll debut an Android version of the companion app after the device ships next year.