Method and system for controlling drippings from a beverage dispenser via an expansion valve

A beverage system comprising:

• an ingredient module;
• and
• an ingredient dispensing valve in communication with the ingredient module, the ingredient dispensing valve dispensing an ingredient into a beverage container,
• wherein the ingredient module comprises a housing, an ingredient container disposed within the housing, a first ingredient conduit disposed between the ingredient container and the ingredient dispensing valve, and a pumping device that causes the ingredient to move from the ingredient container, through the first ingredient conduit, and through the ingredient dispensing valve under pressure, a valve which receives the ingredient from the pumping device and passes the ingredient to the dispensing valve,
• wherein the valve has a top housing, a bottom housing and a moveable member secured between the top housing and bottom housing, and
• wherein the top housing has an inlet to selectively receive pressurized CO2 and/or air so that the moveable member that has a flap extends into a second ingredient conduit when the inlet receives pressurized CO2 and/or air and moves toward the top housing to enlarge the size of the second ingredient conduit when the inlet does not receive pressurized CO2 and/or air.