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How to deep clean a Pinter?

If you find yourself needing to deep clean your Pinter, not to worry! It is very simple. To deep clean your Pinter, it is recommended to clean the interior with a warm soapy soft sponge, paying attention to each removable part, such as the Active Pou

Is the Purifier safe?

Yes, the Purifier is completely safe to use as directed but can be harmful if consumed in its concentrated form. The Purifier is a sanitising agent that is environmentally safe and consists of Sodium Percarbonate. Please refer to the product label fo

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 wa

Can I add my own ingredients?

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 pro

Can I mix and match Brewing Yeasts and Fresh Presses?

We offer varying different yeasts which will come with your Fresh Press. These  are:. Loyalty - a mild English ale strain designed to accentuate malt or hop-forward beers. Spark - a delicate Lager hybrid strain that brews refreshing light beers. Rise

I've lost my Brewing Yeast

Every Brewing Yeast has been specifically tailored to match and complement each individual Fresh Press, so we do not recommend using Yeast from a different style of Pinter Pack, or any other alternatives. If you misplace your Brewing Yeast, don't wor

What are the recommended brewing times?

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 al

What temperature should I brew at?

The optimum temperature for brewing is between 18-22°C. The optimum temperature for conditioning is between 1-4°C. These are the ideal temperatures - you'll be able to brew successfully with your Pinter without getting these exactly right, but try to

What is Cold Crashing?

Cold Crashing 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 (and your frid

I've removed my Brewing Dock after Brewing and there's a lot of Fresh Press in the Dock

If you find leftover Fresh Press in your Brewing Dock after removing it, this means the Fresh Press wasn’t fully mixed with the water and yeast during setup. Thorough mixing is crucial to ensure proper fermentation and avoid impact on flavor or alcoh

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 quality,

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 s

My brew doesn't taste right

We're sorry to hear that your Brew hasn't turned out as expected. The reason for this depends on how it tastes. Please click below on the description that best describes how your Brew tasted:. Synthetic after Hopping. Acidic, Smoky, Soapy, Eggy, Vine

My Fresh Beer is cloudy - is that normal?

The cloudiness of the Fresh Beer or Fresh Cider depends on which Style you've decided to make.Like lots of craft beers, ours can be cloudy. This is due to the ingredients that give them their distinctive flavours!Most importantly, our Fresh Beers and

My brew is flat or 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 acti

My brew is too frothy or fizzy

If your beer is too frothy this may be due to how long you have conditioned your beer. Conditioning your Beer or Cider is a vital step, as not only does it add key tasting notes to your Beer or Cider, but it also allows the CO2 produced naturally by

How long does the Fresh Beer last in the Pinter once it's brewed?

Fresh Beer can stay fresh in the Pinter for up to 30 days in the fridge before tapping. Fresh Beer is at its optimum quality up to 7 days after tapping and may start to lose carbonation after this. Keeping your Pinter cold is the best way to ensure y

Can I bottle my Fresh Brew?

We do not recommend bottling any brew from your Pinter. This is because there is a chance that a secondary fermentation could occur, which could become dangerous due to extra pressure being created inside the bottle. You also run the risk of your bre

Unhappy with your brew?

We’re really sorry to hear that your brew didn’t turn out how you hoped. While we’re unable to offer refunds for brewed beer, we’re more than happy to help figure out what might have gone wrong — and offer advice for your next one. To help us look in