Explore the intersection of Python and beer brewing in this EuroPython 2016 conference talk. Dive into the innovative MiniBrew project, which aims to revolutionize home brewing through an IoT-enabled machine controlled by a mobile app and a Python backend. Learn about the architectural challenges and solutions for real-time brewing insights, including the use of message queues, protocol buffers, and full-session logging. Discover best practices and potential pitfalls in IoT architecture design, focusing on RabbitMQ message broker, MQTT protocol, and REST API implementation. Gain valuable insights into handling high-frequency data, ensuring scalability, and overcoming common architectural hurdles in IoT projects.