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Remove the Keg Lid from the Brew Keg. Detach the Dip
Tube, Dip Tube Filter, and Gasket from the Keg Lid.

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Rinse the Keg Lid, Dip Tube, Dip Tube Filter, and
Keg Vessel thoroughly with tap water and place in
dishwasher. Hand wash the Gasket.

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Do NOT use the Heat Dry or Sanitize option on

your dishwasher. Condensation or Air Dry options
are fine to use. Place the Keg Lid upside down on the
Keg Vessel with the latches facing up when your keg
is not in use.

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Page 1: ...through chapters by clicking on the tabs here Clicking on the PicoBrew logo will take you back to the Table of Contents unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

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Page 3: ...xperienceand knowledge unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstruction Ifthepowersupplycordisdamaged itmustbereplacedbythe manufacturer itsserviceagentorsimilarlyqualifiedperson in ordertoavoidahazard PerFCC15 19 a 3 and a 4 ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15of theFCCRules Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions 1 thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference and 2 thisdevice mustacceptanyinterferencer...

Page 4: ...tableof contents introduction unboxing setup Firstrinse let s brew after brewing fermentation dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 5: ...pico c instruction manual 8 9 welcome tothe easiest countertop brewing appliance ever seriously it sreally easytouse thisisyournew bestfriend itmakesbeer ...

Page 6: ... ATTACHED TO KEG FERMENTATION TEMP DECAL SPARE UMBRELLA VALVES 2 FERMENTATION SEAL LAGERS SERVING KEG BOX BOX 5 SERVING KEG DISPENSING BUNG CARBONATION ADAPTER congratulations You are about to experience the joy of homebrewing using Pico the most advanced homebrewing appliance in the world We know you re eager to get started so let s make sure you have everything to brew and that each item arrived...

Page 7: ...eg b keg cozy To keep your keg warm during brewing c keg brush To clean your Brew Keg and Serving Keg d hops pak cradle The cradle for your Hops Pak used during the brewing cycle e cleaning tab Used when Deep Cleaning to thoroughly clean your Pico after every 3 brew sessions f bucket Used for measuring and during brewing and cleaning steps box box CLEANING TAB FERMENTATION SEAL UMBRELLA VALVES GAS...

Page 8: ...ico brewing experience youwillneed Wi Fi connection used in Setup Let s Brew Access to an internet browser 11 liters of distilled or reverse osmosis filtered water used in First Rinse Let s Brew Access to clean tap water Fragrance free powdered dishwashing detergent used in Usage Care Star San for sanitizing brewing equipment optional used in Rack Carbonate box g dispensing bung Used on the Servin...

Page 9: ...16 17 pico c instruction manual estimatedtime 5 minutes pico setup unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 10: ...ape from your Pico Plug the power cord into a standard grounded household outlet Press the power button to turn on your Pico unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 11: ... the OK icon Once connected note the registration code displayed on screen 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 unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 12: ...eed to nextsection firstrinse nowit s timeto giveyour picothe first rinse afterthat youare readyto brew unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 13: ...reverse osmosis Brew Keg ian s protip Clean equipment is critical to crafting great beer This first rinse ensures you start brewing with a sparkling clean Pico and accessories unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 14: ... Step Filter clicks into place Pico C Brew Keg Keg Gasket Cross Section Step Filter Set the Gasket in place over the Keg Lid groove Slowly work around the circumference pressing the Gasket into the groove of the Keg Lid The pointed ridge of the Gasket should face up and fit snug on the lid If placed incorrectly the Gasket will have slack outside of the Keg Lid no unboxing setup first rinse let s b...

Page 15: ... of the way when you place the Keg Lid on the vessel Note If using tap water inside the Pico Water Reservoir remember to descale every 20 brews Usage Care Pico Descale Tap distilled or reverse osmosis water is fine inside the Brew Keg Using heavily chlorinated water can cause off flavors in finished product WATER RESERVOIR Attach the Dip Tube to the Keg Lid Make sure the Dip Tube Filter is attache...

Page 16: ...IN post Use the Control Knob to select Utilities Press Control Knob to select First Rinse After approximately 7 minutes the Pico First Rinse Cycle will complete FIRST RINSE CONTROL KNOB unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 17: ...put in originally Disconnect the IN and OUT hoses from the Brew Keg Press the ControlKnob to beginpumpingwater outofthe WaterReservoirand into theStepFilter Follow on screen instructionsandpress Control Knob between steps Pressthe ControlKnobwhen the WaterReservoirisempty unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide g...

Page 18: ...o brew session If you experience any problems during your First Rinse brewing session or any other step of the process please visit www picobrew com Members Support Support or contact us immediately at info picobrew com unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 19: ...oPak 9 liters distilled water or reverse osmosis Hops Cradle Brew Keg Keg Cozy estimatedtime handson10minutes totaltime hours unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 20: ... fit in the grooves of the Hops Pak Unwrap and set the Grain Pak in the front of the Pico Step Filter with the beer design facing the front Place Hops Pak and Cradle in the rear of the Step Filter pushed all the way to the left 2a unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 21: ...r until it reaches the fill line on the inside of the Pico C Brew Keg Alternatively you can measure out 5 2 liters of distilled or reverse osmosis water Make sure the Gasket is attached to the Keg Lid Attach the Keg Lid with the Dip Tube attached on the Brew Keg Connect the black OUT hose to the OUT post on the Keg Lid and the gray IN hose to the IN post unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after...

Page 22: ...he reservoir with approximately 3 5 liters of distilled or reverse osmosis water Replace the Water Reservoir lid Press the Power Button on the front of the Pico The display will illuminate Select Brew PicoPak and press the Control Knob The Pico will automatically detect and display the PicoPak POWER CONTROL KNOB unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack...

Page 23: ... brew session Notes You can track the progress by signing in at www PicoBrew com and clicking on BrewHouse It is normal for only a small amount of liquid to show in the bottom of the Step Filter during brewing If the Step Filter is more than a third full of liquid during brewing end the brew immediately and contact info picobrew com Pico heats the water using steam and occasional hissing or growli...

Page 24: ...ction manual congrats youcan now sitback relax and enjoy your first brew cycle goodjob unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 25: ... estimatedtime handson minutes totaltime 2龎hrs after brewing youwillneed Fermentation Seal Bucket unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 26: ... Step Filter from the Pico and dump the biodegradable PicoPak into a compost bin Remember to keep the Metal Hops Cradle and set it aside for future brewing sessions annie s protip Be carefull The Hops Cradle is hot directly after brewing Give it a chance to cool before you touch it PicoPaks fit perfectly into an 8 x8 square baking dish Flip the Step Filter upside down so the PicoPak goes into dish...

Page 27: ...ep Filter back into the Pico until it clicks tapwater Connect the hoses of the Pico by firmly inserting the OUT hose connector into the IN hose connector Press the Control Knob to start the Rinse Cycle Pico will clear the drain line into the Bucket in the Step Filter then prompt you to empty the reservoir unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbon...

Page 28: ...l Knobwhenthe WaterReservoirisempty Remove the Step Filter and lid from the Pico and rinse thoroughly with tap water they are both dishwasher safe Note Do NOT use the Heat Dry or Sanitize option on your dishwasher Condensation or Air Dry options are fine to use proceed to nextsection fermentation unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate servi...

Page 29: ...ual awesome itwould appear that yourpico isclean asa whistle acleanmachine meansbetter brewing unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 30: ...rment your beer youwillneed Your keg of brewed wort cooled to room temperature Fermentation Temperature Decal Yeast Packet unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 31: ...s on the Keg Lid to stir the wort unfermented beer vigorously for about 30 seconds this will help aerate the wort Open the provided Yeast Packet and slowly sprinkle the contents into the Brew Keg You do not need to stir the yeast into the wort Note Don t worry if the Dip Tube detaches and falls into the wort while stirring You can leave it in the wort while your beer ferments and reattach it to th...

Page 32: ... clear Umbrella Valves are installed on the Keg Lid and the latch on the Fermentation Seal is closed Carefully place your Brew Keg in a temperature controlled area where it will remain at the Fast Fermentation range indicated on the Temperature Decal on the Brew Keg Note If you ever need to replace or reinstall the Umbrella Valves on the Keg Lid make sure to firmly press down on the Umbrella Valve...

Page 33: ...rature f 75 84 70 74 65 69 keg temperature f 75 84 70 74 65 69 days to fastferment 4 5 5 6 6 7 days to fastferment 6 8 7 9 9 12 days to fastferment 9 10 10 12 12 14 After your beer is done fermenting move your Brew Keg into the refrigerator This will cold crash the yeast and also help with racking the beer Allow the beer to sit for 1 3 days at colder temperatures before racking unboxing setup firs...

Page 34: ...y hopping thisstepisoptional certainbeerswillcome withadryhopsachet youwillneed Your keg of fermenting beer Dry Hop Sachets unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 35: ...your beer is done fermenting remove the Keg Lid from the Brew Keg Remove the Dry Hop Sachet from your refrigerator and open the clear vacuum sealed bag do NOT open the paper sachet bags Place the paper Dry Hop Sachet bags into the Brew Keg with your beer The paper sachets are designed to work inside your Brewing Keg while preventing clogging during the racking process HOPS unboxing setup first rin...

Page 36: ... Brew Keg Let your beer sit with the Dry Hops for a minimum of 4 more days proceed to nextsection rack carbonate your beer unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 37: ...ed beer at room temperature or chilled Star San solution prepared according to manufacturer s instructions optional Bucket Serving Keg Racking Tube Carbonation Sugar Packet Dispensing Bung unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 38: ...r Follow all manufacturer s instructions when using Star San If you do not have Star San you can alternatively use a hydrogen peroxide solution 1 5 cups of clean tap water and 1 5 cups of 3 hydrogen peroxide Make sure to let your Serving Keg air dry after sanitizing with hydrogen peroxide Using sanitizer solutions other than Star San may result in off flavors Clean the Racking Tube by placing it i...

Page 39: ...7 pico c instruction manual step1 rackthebeer rack carbonate your beer unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 40: ...s the Control Knob between each step RACK BEER CONTROL KNOB RACK BEER Direct the GRAY hose to the empty bucket Press the Control Knob to clear the drain hose When liquid stops flowing into the bucket press the Control Knob to stop the pump this should take no more than 1 minute unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous ...

Page 41: ...t the Racking Tube to the bucket and press the Control Knob The initial beer coming from the Racking Tube may contain trub sediment When no more trub flows into the waste container press the Control Knob to stop the drain this should take no more than 30 seconds if needed at all this is only to clear out any trub unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rac...

Page 42: ...ou see the liquid level inside the keg Do not leave this unattended You will fill to just under 1 from top of Serving Keg When air begins to enter the Racking Tube or if the Serving Keg fills to within 1 of the top then press the Control Knob to turn off the pump and stop the process and remove the Racking Tube from the keg Once racking is complete it is safe to remove Racking Tube from Serving Ke...

Page 43: ...ruction manual step kegconditionthebeer naturalcarbonation rack carbonate your beer unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 44: ...ar packet into the Serving Keg with your beer Press the Dispensing Bung into the Serving Keg Bung Hole Swirl the keg so the Carbonation Sugar and beer are well mixed 1 unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 45: ...e amount of time it took for original fermentation This is based on the carbonation being done at the same temperature as the original fermentation Once carbonated chill for a minimum of 12 hours before serving proceed to nextsection serve your beer 11 unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 46: ... Bucket 1 Liter bottles x5 Carbonation Drops Bottling Tube Food grade sanitizer prepared according to manufacturer s instructions Star San is recommended unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 47: ... contents in the bottle in the bucket Check the bottle for any debris that could contaminate your beer 1 Pour sanitizer solution into the Bottling Tube and press down on the clean bucket to allow sanitizer to flow through unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 48: ... drops per 1 liter bottle is recommended for most beers Remove the Brew Keg from your refrigerator From the Pico main menu select Utilities then select Rack Beer This will provide step by step instructions on screen Press the Control Knob between each step RACK BEER unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossar...

Page 49: ...tom of the sanitized bucket and press down Press the Control Knob The initial beer coming from the Bottling Tube may contain trub sediment When no more trub flows in to the waste container press the Control Knob to stop the drain this should take no more than 30 seconds unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glo...

Page 50: ...the Control Knob to turn off the pump and stop the process and remove the Bottling Tube from the keg Seal the bottles and rinse off any beer that may have overflowed Store the bottles in room temperature for 10 14 days Once carbonated chill for a minimum of 12 hours before serving Note If your beer seems under carbonated after 10 14 days move the remaining bottles to a warmer area and continue to ...

Page 51: ...your beer estimatedtime 1 minute youwillneed Your keg of cold carbonated delicious beer Keg Label Glassware unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 52: ...l open the vent for serving and release the carbonation pressure inside Firmly pull the spout of the Serving Keg outward Twist the Serving Keg Spout counter clockwise to dispense beer from the keg Twist Serving Keg Spout clockwise to stop dispensing beer unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 53: ... it clockwise to the 0 position and push the spout back into the keg Refrigerate the Serving Keg when not serving from it welcome tothe homebrew family we reareally funcrowd unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 54: ...let s stop fora little reflection your first of many beers theFlood gatesarenow openformore delicious homebrew goodness cheers ...

Page 55: ...n completed fermentation or when keg is empty Remove Step Filter from Pico Wipe down any condensation that has formed inside Pico where Step Filter usually sits Wipe down the inside of the Water Reservoir unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 56: ... homebrewing cleaning agent Racking Tube let s start this adventure with our brewing keg lindsey s protip After a keg has kicked give the keg a quick rinse with hot water put the lid on and give it a good shake This will make clean up easier if you can t get to cleaning the keg right away Never leave old beer in the keg to clean later unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment you...

Page 57: ... container P O W D E R E D D E T E R G E N T Placeallaccessoriesusedduringbrewingorfermentation intothecontainertosoak UseKegBrushtocleanallitems insidecontainer makingsuretoscrubanysurfacethatmay havehadanycontactwithbeer unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 58: ...ssel thoroughly with tap water and place in dishwasher Hand wash the Gasket Note Do NOT use the Heat Dry or Sanitize option on your dishwasher Condensation or Air Dry options are fine to use Place the Keg Lid upside down on the Keg Vessel with the latches facing up when your keg is not in use unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving u...

Page 59: ...g Rotate vent piece to release pressure Insert flat head screwdriver between vent piece and rubber stopper Twist and pry slightly with screwdriver to pop vent piece out unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 60: ...ter red plastic piece down into the Serving Keg Use yourfingersto pry out the rubber stopper Be careful to not damage it orthe ServingKeg unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 61: ...de the Serving Keg mix teaspoon powdered dish washing detergent with enough hot tap water to almost fill the keg Let it soak for 10 minutes longer if there is hardened build up P O W D E R E D D E T E R G E N T unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 62: ...semble the Dispensing Bung Plug The plastic pieces are molded so that they fit into each other 1 Place Serving Keg overa waste containerorsink Pull the spout of Serving Keg outward Twistthe spoutcounterclockwise to startdispensingthe cleaning agent waterfromkeg and throughthe spout Let flow into sink orwastecontainerfor approximately10seconds Turnspoutclockwise to stop dispensing water 11 unboxing...

Page 63: ...re to open the spout and allow water to flow through it for a few seconds to rinse the spout assembly Drain the keg and and allow to air dry upside down 12 unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 64: ... brew sessions youwillneed Bucket 3 5 liters of clean tap water 2 liters of distilled water or reverse osmosis 1 solid dishwashing cleaning tablet do NOT use liquid or gel pouches or any common homebrew cleaning agents unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 65: ...rs of clean tap water Drop the solid cleaning tablet into the Step Filter Drop the solid cleaning tablet into the center of the Step Filter CLEANING TAB unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 66: ...the OUT hose connector into the IN hose connector InserttheStepFilterwithlidintoPico TurnPicoon Click UtilitiesandselectDEEPCLEAN DEEP CLEAN DEEP CLEAN unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 67: ...d or reverse osmosis water into the Water Reservoir 2 LITERS OncetheDeepCleancyclebeginsitwilltakeroughly35 minutestocomplete unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 68: ...usecaution Rinse thoroughlywithcleanwater FilltheStepFilterwith1liter oftapwater PlacetheemptyBucketinthecenterofthe StepFilter InserttheStepFilterwithlidbackintoPicountil itclicksintoplace tapwater unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 69: ...the Reservoir use the OUT hose to drain out the remaining water When the Reservoir is empty stop the pump by pressing the Control Knob Remove the Step Filter and lid from the Pico and rinse thoroughly with tap water unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 70: ...ter Fill the Water Reservoir with 3 5 liters of clean tap water Insert the Step Filter with lid back into the Pico until it clicks into place Press the Control Knob to continue When the Water Reservoir is empty after approximately 30 minutes press the Control Knob to end the cycle 6 Run a Deep Clean on your Pico by following the Deep Clean instructions in the manual pico descale estimatedtime hand...

Page 71: ...31 1 2 Thick 1 00 105 123 131 time soft med hard eggs 4 0 20 167 0 25 168 0 40 168 All temperatures are listed in degrees Fahrenheit recommended sousvide instructions youwillneed Pico C with Step Filter and lid Keg Cozy 3 liters distilled water or reverse osmosis Tap water 1 gallon heavy duty Ziploc bag or a food vacuum sealer system Food to cook unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing...

Page 72: ...of this section for the food you are cooking Set the desired water temperature for cooking by turning the Control Knob to scroll to the correct temperature and pressing the Control Knob to select and continue to the next step SOUS VIDE SET TEMP 132 F SET TEMP 132 F unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary...

Page 73: ...r or minute and pressing the Control Knob to select and continue to the next step SOUS VIDE SET TIME 1 45 SET TIME 1 45 Connect the hoses of the Pico by firmly inserting the OUT hose connector into the IN hose connector unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 74: ...e next step Fill the Water Reservoir with 3 liters of distilled or reverse osmosis water Press the Control Knob to begin heating up the water to the designated cooking temperature For sous vide recipes or cooking sessions that go over 3 5 hours you might need to add more distilled water to the reservoir during the cooking process check on it as needed unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after br...

Page 75: ...ce Vacuum sealed bags should sink to bottom If necessary place a food safe object on top of bag s to make sure they will stay fully submerged in the water during the entire cooking process Place lid on Step Filter clamping any Ziploc bags in place Make sure the lid holes are in the correct places see diagram and that the black steam deflector is towards the front and facing upward Insert Step Filt...

Page 76: ... pan or grill a few minutes before the Pico is finished cooking your food A simple way to sear meat is to use a heavy pan on your stovetop Heat the pan on high until hot add butter oil and then sear the meat 1 2 minutes per side until the desired sear is achieved When the sous vide process is finished You can select Hold Temperature option on screen to hold the cooking temperature and allow your f...

Page 77: ...t the remaining water Press the Control Knob to stop the vacuum when there is no more water in the reservoir 1 Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 78: ...ction manual manual glossary everything youneedto impress yourfriends andbrew correctly unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care sous vide glossary ...

Page 79: ...s adjunct aerate ale bacteria bung carbonation doughin The addition of hops after initial fermentation to increase hop aroma without increasing hop bitterness Aromatic flavor compound created by yeast during fermentation Esters contribute fruity aromas to beers The process where yeast break down sugars into carbon dioxide CO and alcohol Hops are the flower cones of a the hop plant used to contribu...

Page 80: ...s and hop particles that fall out of solution during brewing and fermentation Yeast that is naturally airborne and ubiquitous Typically used in sours or wild ales considered an off flavor in a majority of other beer styles mash phenols pitch priming psi trub wildyeast Unfermented liquid containing sugars extracted from the malt grain during the mash process Adding yeast to wort starts the fermenta...

Page 81: ...we highly suggest usingthe following pagesto document your brewing journey scribble doodle record it sup toyou brewingnotes ...

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