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- Page 1 craft beer your way.
- Page 2 2121 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103 www.picobrew.com © 2016 PicoBrew All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical, including, photocopying, record or any information storage and retrieval systems, without the written permission in writing from the copyright owners.
- Page 3 important safety information • Exercise common sense while operating the Pico. • Per FCC 15.19(a)(3) and (a)(4) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • Always use the keg cozy to shield the hot metal of the keg. (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device •...
- Page 4 table of contents ₆ introduction ₁₀ unboxing ₁₈ setup ₂₆ First rinse ₃₆ let's brew ₄₈ aFter brewing ₅₈ Fermentation ₇₄ dry hopping ₈₀ rack carbonate & ₁₀₆ serving ₁₁₄ usage care & ₁₃₈ glossary...
- Page 5 welcome to the easiest countertop brewing appliance ever. seriously really easy to use. this is your new best friend. (it makes beer) pico instruction manual...
- Page 6 pico unboxing ACCESSORIES BOX BOX 3 APPLIANCE BOX guide PICO SYSTEM BOX BOX 2 BOX 1 PICOPAK BOX BOX 4 congratulations! You are about to experience the joy of homebrewing using BREWING KEG BOX SERVING KEG BOX BOX 6 BOX 5 PICO Pico, the most advanced homebrewing appliance in the world! We know you’re eager to get started so let’s make...
- Page 7 ₃ (h) dip tube brush To clean your Brewing Keg Dip Tubes and Keg Posts. (a) racking tube (i) keg brush For transferring your beer from To clean your Brewing Keg and Serving Keg. Brewing to Serving Keg. (j) Fast Fermentation adapter For your Brewing Keg during Fast Fermentation.
- Page 8 ₅ ₄ (n) grain pak (v) dispensing bung plug Grain and water amendments Used on the Serving Keg during serving or if doing Keg Conditioning. for your mash. (w) carbonation adapter (o) hops pak For your Serving Keg during Forced Carbonation.
- Page 9 If any boxes look damaged or parts appear to be missing, please contact us immediately via email anytime at support@picobrew.com. We’re here for you and want you to have a great Pico brewing experience! * the hops pak arrives vacuum-sealed to ensure freshness.
- Page 10 pico setup estimated time: minutes pico instruction manual...
- Page 11 ₁ ₂ Remove the red packing tape and gray protective film Plug the power cord into a standard household from your Pico. outlet. Press the power button to turn on your Pico. pico instruction manual...
- Page 12 Control Knob, then enter your WiFi password. displayed on screen. Once you enter your password, select the OK icon. Go to: www.picobrew.com/newpico Sign in to your account or create an account if you do not already have one, and enter the registration code displayed on your Pico.
- Page 13 now it's time to give your pico the first rinse. after that you are ready to brew! proceed to next section: First rinse pico instruction manual...
- Page 14 first rinse estimated time: minutes you will need: - ¹/2 gallon distilled water (or reverse osmosis) - Keg Seal - Brewing Keg - Keg Wand - Plastic Tubing Extension (if included) ian's pro tip: Clean equipment is critical to crafting great beer. This first rinse ensures you start brewing with a sparkling clean Pico and accessories.
- Page 15 ₁ ₂ After connecting up your Pico to the internet, rinse Add about 2 inches of tap water into the Brewing the Brewing Keg, Keg Seal, Step Filter, and lid with tap Keg. On top of the Pico unit, lift the black lid to water.
- Page 16 ₃ ₄ Locate the post on the Brewing Keg marked “OUT” – Use the Control Knob to select Utilities. Press Control Knob to select First Rinse. locate the BLACK Ball Lock Connector on the end of the hose. Pull up on the outer plastic ring of the BLACK Ball After approximately 5 minutes the Pico Lock Connector, place the Connector on the OUT keg First Rinse Cycle will complete.
- Page 17 ₅ ₆ There will be approximately 1-2 inches of water in Connect a clean Keg Wand to the BLACK Ball Lock your Brewing Keg and the same amount in the Step Connector by pulling up on the outer ring of the Filter.
- Page 18 ₇ ₈ The Inline Filter is a black plastic cylinder in the middle Empty your Brewing Keg and Step Filter. Rinse of the Black Ball Lock Connector hose . Unscrew and Brewing Keg, Step Filter, Keg Wand, and Keg Wand remove the Inline Filter cap.
- Page 19 let's brew estimated time: hands on 10 minutes (total time: ₂.₅ hours) you will need: - PicoPak - 2.5 gallons distilled water (or reverse osmosis) - Hops Cradle - Racking Tube (optional) - Brewing Keg - Black Keg Seal - Keg Cozy pico instruction manual...
- Page 20 ₁ Remove the vacuum-sealed wrapping and insert the Unwrap and set the Grain Pak in the front Pico Hops Pak all the way into the metal Hops Pak of the Pico Step Filter, with the beer design Cradle. The fingers of the Cradle fit in the grooves facing the front.
- Page 21 ₂ ₃ Cover the Step Filter with the lid, with the Open the top of the clean Brewing Keg and set black Steam Deflector in the front and facing the plastic Racking Tube in the keg center to use up. Slide the Step Filter into the Pico until it as a water level gauge.
- Page 22 ₅ ₄ Slide the Keg Cozy over the Brewing Keg. Attach the Remove the Water Reservoir Lid from the top Pico hose with the Black Ball Lock Connector to the of the Pico. Fill the reservoir with approximately post on the Brewing Keg marked “OUT”. Pull up on the one gallon of distilled water.
- Page 23 ₇ ₆ Press the Power Button on the front of the Pico. The You can optionally change a beer's alcohol display will illuminate. Select Brew PicoPak and press percentage and bitterness from the PicoPak the Control Knob. The Pico will automatically detect defaults.
- Page 24 Notes: sit back • You can track the progress by signing in at relax www.PicoBrew.com and clicking on BrewHouse. • During brew session some foam on Keg Seal is normal, particularly during a drain cycle. You can enjoy wipe it off with a clean damp paper towel.
- Page 25 after brewing estimated time: ₉ hands on minutes (total time: 2 hrs) 缾 you will need: - Keg Seal Stopper - Keg Wands - Plastic Tubing Extension (if included) - Waste container (needs to hold approximately one gallon of liquid) pico instruction manual...
- Page 26 ₂ ₁ After brewing finishes, disconnect both of the Ball Set the Brewing Keg aside to cool overnight to room Lock Connectors from the Brewing Keg by pulling up temperature. It is normal for the Keg Seal to suction on the outer plastic ring of each Ball Lock Connector slightly into the Brewing Keg as it cools, don't worry and then pulling the Connector off the post.
- Page 27 ₃ ₄ Rinse the Step Filter and lid with clean tap water. Direct the end of the GRAY Ball Lock Connector (“IN”) Fill the clean Step Filter with approximately 1 inch Keg Wand into a waste container or directly into a of tap water.
- Page 28 ₅ ₆ Insert the end of the BLACK Ball Lock Connector Unscrew and remove the Inline Filter cap. Remove (“OUT”) Keg Wand Extension into the Water Reservoir the blue filter insert and rinse it thoroughly using tap in the Pico. Press the Control Knob to run the pump water.
- Page 29 ₇ awesome! Remove the Keg Wands from the Ball Lock it would Connectors by pulling up on the outer plastic rings. Remove the Step Filter and lid from the Pico and rinse thoroughly with tap water, they are both appear dishwasher safe.
- Page 30 ferment your beer estimated time: ₆ minutes you will need: - Your keg of brewed wort, cooled to room temperature - Fermentation Temperature Decal - Yeast Packet - Clean spoon - For Fast Fermentation: - Metal Keg Lid - Fast Fermentation Adapter - For Standard Fermentation: - Black Keg Seal - Air Lock...
- Page 31 ₁ ₂ After brewing, allow the Brewing Keg to cool to room Remove the black Keg Seal and Stopper from the temperature, this may take up to 24 hours depending Brewing Keg. Stir the wort (unfermented extracted on ambient temperature. malt liquid) inside the Brewing Keg with a clean spoon for about 30 seconds, this will help aerate the Stick the Fermentation Temperature Decal on the...
- Page 32 ₃ if you reFer to the Fermentation temperature decal: prefer For Fast Fermentation faster (See steps 4-7) Confirm that the Red Fast Fermentation Adapter is installed in the Metal Keg Lid. fermenta- The wort can properly ferment at any temperature in the Fast Fermentation range indicated on the decal, tion however you only speed up fermentation by keeping...
- Page 33 ₅ ₄ Locate the Metal Keg Lid and remove the GRAY Insert the Metal Keg Lid into the Brewing Keg, Pressure Release Valve from the lid by unscrewing it confirm it is seated correctly, and push down on the counter clockwise. locking clamp.
- Page 34 ₇ ₆ Carefully place your Brewing Keg in a temperature- Read the temperature indicated by your controlled area where it will remain at the “Fast Fermentation Temperature Decal on the side of Fermentation” range indicated on the Temperature the Brewing Keg and consult the tables below to Decal on the Brewing Keg.
- Page 35 standard fermenta- tion is more your thing use the following steps the chill out route. pico instruction manual...
- Page 36 ₈ ₉ Insert the Keg Seal into the top of the Brewing Keg. Sanitize your Airlock with sterile water (or liquor) to Insert the Airlock into the Keg Seal fill line. The Airlock keeps the Brewing Keg properly hole until it feels snug. sealed against any wild yeast or bacteria, while still allowing CO2 to release as the beer ferments.
- Page 37 節 Place your Brewing Keg in a temperature- As your beer ferments, CO2 is released through controlled area where it will remain at the the Airlock. The bubbling will slow down or “Standard Fermentation” Range indicated on completely stop when fermentation is nearing the Temperature Decal on the Brewing Keg.
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