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Just-add-water Hikers the world over have long wanted to take pack of beer with them on long trips but have reluctantly passed the opportunity due to the extra weight and space it takes up. When you set off on a hike that can range anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days, a few cold ones sadly don’t often make the priorities list. After spending years trying to remedy this situation Alaskan brewer Pat’s Backcountry Beverages has found the solution - a just-add-water beer concentrate and an easy-to-carry carbonation system. While dehydrated foods have long been a staple for hikers and other outdoor lovers an easily transportable beer option has been noticeably absent. But don’t call this a dehydrated beer says the brewery. According to their website the company uses a patent-pending process to