Brewing Basics
How to view the Instructions
If you’re new to Pinter and want an overview of how everything works, we recommend watching our YouTube playlist featuring Pinter U.S. CEO, Paul Benner. The videos walk you through the entire Pinter experience, from unboxing to pouring your first pin
Brewing & 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 quality,
How and when do I use the Hopper?
When setting up your brew, make sure you set your Hopper aside - you won't need this yet!. 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,
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
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
What are the recommended brewing times?
Each Fresh Press has its minimum and recommended brewing and conditioning times.Both of these timings will produce incredible Fresh Beer and Cider, but we would advise following the recommended time, as this will give you better carbonation along wit
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 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 mix and match the Brewing Yeasts and Fresh Presses?
We offer five different yeasts which will come with your Fresh Press. These four are:. Each Brewing Yeast has been specifically tailored to match and complement each style of Fresh Press, so we do not recommend using Yeast from a different style of
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
Can I re-use what's left in the Brewing Dock?
Yes, you absolutely can!. The leftover material in your Brewing Dock after brewing is known as Trub – a word that comes from German and means sediment. It’s the yeasty, foamy layer left behind after fermentation finishes. Instead of rinsing it away,
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? copy
We do not recommend using your own ingredients, cleaning products, or any third-party products or devices. Our Pinters and Pinter Packs are specifically designed to deliver the intended flavour profile. Only the components authorised by us are guaran
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