Flash Points: Self-service beer machines are OK if minors are banned
The Minnesota Twins have begun using self-service beer machines. Is this a good or bad idea? Why?
As long as the beer-dispensing machines speed up service and minors are prevented from using them, they're a great idea.
However, gadgets don't always work perfectly. The machines might dispense only foam, warm product or break down completely. I can imagine that some beer drinkers will get burned before they use up the money they invested in the vending cards.
It's better to keep at least some human servers.