First Brew Guide
Articles to help get you started with your first brew.
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,
Which Carbonation Dial setting should the Pinter be on?
While your Pinter is in the Brewing Stage, the Carbonation Dial should be set to 5 for most of our styles. The correct setting for each brew will be specified in the App's Brewing Calendar and on our website. Do not adjust the dial during the brewing
What type of water should I use in the Pinter?
All of our Fresh Presses are specially designed to work with the varying levels of water hardness up and down the country. However, to maximise the subtle balance of flavours of our Lagers, you may want to try using filtered spring water rather than
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
Attaching the Brewing Dock to Pinter
We’ve found that sometimes the Brewing Dock can be a bit tricky to engage at first, but they often get easier after a few uses. Firstly, please make sure your Main Cap's handle is sitting completely flat against the Pinter. Secondly, it helps to ensu