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Interbrew, Philips to launch system to deliver draught beer at home.

Aug. 29--Interbrew, which is about to become the world's biggest brewer, and electronics manufacturer Philips have developed a device that could transform the beer market the world over.

The companies are near to launching an affordable system that delivers pub-quality draught beer at home.

A machine to be sold by Philips keeps special six litre kegs of beer at a constant 3 degrees Celsius, and delivers it by pump on demand.

The E199.99 ($246, UKpound 162) machine and its returnable kegs of Stella Artois and Jupiler lager will go on sale in Belgian

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