Brewing Basics
How to view the Instructions
Once you have started a brew on the Pinter App, you will then be able to see the instructions on how to make the brew. Swipe up where it says "Purifying" and it will show you the instructions on how to purify your Pinter.Now simply swipe left and...
Brewing and Conditioning - 101
Always keep your Pinter vertical while brewing with the Brewing Dock attached. This upright position is essential for proper fermentation. If your Fresh Press uses a Hopper, add it before removing the Brewing Dock while the Pinter is vertical. This i
Conditioning Advice
Conditioning plays a vital role in the brewing process. It not only contributes essential tasting notes to your brew but also enables the naturally produced CO2 by yeast during fermentation to dissolve into the liquid.To ensure optimal beer...
How and when do I use the Hopper?
Once you're done Fermenting (or Cold Crashing), but before you remove your Brewing Dock, unscrew the Hopping Cap from the back of the Pinter.Take the Hopper, and remove the metal cap but do not remove the foil seal.Firmly hold the Pinter down and...
I Added the Hopper at the Wrong Time, Will My Beer Be Ruined?
Good news, your brew will still be absolutely fine!. If you’ve added the Hopper at the wrong stage (for example, at the start of brewing instead of after), don’t worry. The beer will still ferment and condition as normal. The only difference?You migh
Cold Crashing
What is Cold Crashing?This is where you condition your Pinter with the Brewing Dock still attached. It is not an essential step in brewing, however it can improve the quality of your Fresh Beer further.How do I do it?If your preference is clarity...
What are recommended brewing times and what are the benefits?
Each Fresh Press has its minimum and recommended Brewing and Conditioning times.Both of these timings will get you incredible Fresh Beer and Hard Cider, but we would recommend following the recommended time as this will give you better carbonation...
What temperature should I Brew at?
The optimum temperature for brewing is 64°F for Ales and Hard Ciders, and 60°F for lagers. The optimum temperature for conditioning is between 34°F - 38°F or as cold as your fridge can go.These are the ideal temperatures - you'll be able to brew...
What type of water should I use with the Fresh Press?
All of our Fresh Presses are specially designed to work with the varying levels of water hardness that can vary from State to State. However, to maximise the subtle balance of flavours of our Lagers, try using filtered spring water rather than tap...
Can I mix and match the Brewing Yeasts and Fresh Presses?
We offer five different yeasts which will come with your Fresh Press. These four are:Loyalty - a mild English ale strain designed to accentuate malt or hop-forward beers.Balance - a delicate lager/ale hybrid strain that brews refreshing light...
I've removed my Brewing Dock after Brewing, and there's a lot of Fresh Press in the Dock
If when you remove your Brewing Dock there is leftover Fresh Press settled there, this means the Fresh Press and water weren't mixed enough for it to become fully incorporated. We have a few tips that should help avoid this in future:- Ensure that...
Can I re-use what's left in the Brewing Dock?
You absolutely can! This is called Trub and it comes from a German word for sediment,"Trub" is the material left behind in the Brewing Dock after brewing is finished. Instead of washing away the contents of your Brewing Dock after the Brewing...
Can I turn the Pinter upside down with the Brewing Dock still attached?
We don’t recommend turning your Pinter upside down while the Brewing Dock is still attached, and here’s why:. The Brewing Dock is specifically designed to capture the spent yeast from the brewing process. This yeast should not be reintroduced into yo
Can I use my own ingredients or products/devices?
We do not recommend using your own brewing ingredients. Our Pinters and Pinter Packs are specifically designed to create the perfect flavour profile. As we have only tested the ingredients included within our Pinter Packs, we cannot say how other...
My Brew is flat / is not carbonated
If your brew is flat and not carbonated the most likely reason is that your Fresh Beer or Cider hasn't fermented correctly.There are various reasons this could have happened. Either it wasn't brewed at a high enough temperature for the yeast to...