A beverage dispense apparatus

Dispensing beverage from, e.g. a single-serve aluminium can C, involves three sequential steps. First, locate and hold a sealed beverage can C in a receiving device 10. Second, puncture 14 a vent into a headspace of the can. This may communicate the can interior with the atmosphere/ air. Third, pierce 15 an outlet into the can to enable beverage to pour or drain under gravity. Beverage is dispensed via a nozzle 17, which may contain an ultrasonic transducer 16 to sonicate the beverage, forming a creamy head. Control of the vent opening, e.g. by air valve 13, may enable beverage flow to be slowed or stopped, enabling a settle time and "two-part" pour. The piercing elements may be solid, e.g. spike/ needle, or a hollow cannula. A pivotable cradle 18 may be biased to hold a glass G under a suitable angle for minimising turbulence.