Brewing
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
My brew is too frothy or fizzy
If your beer is pouring too frothy, this is most commonly related to conditioning, temperature, or pressure. Follow the steps below to help resolve the issue. Conditioning your Beer is a vital step. Not only does it add key tasting notes, but it also
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
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
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
How long does the Fresh Beer last in the Pinter once it's brewed?
Your Fresh Beer will be at its very best for the first 7 days after tapping. After this, it may begin to lose some carbonation, but it will still be safe to drink for up to 30 days as long as your Pinter is kept cold in the fridge. To keep your brew
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
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,
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
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 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
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 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
Can I bottle my Fresh Brew?
For the best taste and to keep things safe, always drink your brew directly from the Pinter. Moving your brew into another container can cause it to lose its natural fizz and can also create a few risks:. Excess pressure: Transferring may trigger sec
My brew is cloudy - is that normal?
The cloudiness of the brew depends on which style you've decided to make.Like lots of craft beers and ciders, ours can be cloudy. This is due to the ingredients that give them their distinctive flavours!Most importantly, our brews are unfiltered so t
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
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