A specialized piece of equipment, the microwave fermentation device, employed microwaves to accelerate the fermentation process for alcoholic beverages, for instance, Deltron spice wine. As a side effect of its operation, it released microwaves, a characteristic that could be exploited to locate the device by individuals with the necessary expertise. During the era of the Galactic Republic, it represented a high-end, premium product. Augustus Tryll utilized one such device.