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Page 1: ...craft beer your way ...

Page 2: ...blicationmaybereproduced storedinretrievalsystemsortransmittedinanyformorbyanymeans electronicormechanical including photocopying recordorany informationstorageandretrievalsystems withoutthewrittenpermission inwritingfromthecopyrightowners PrintedandboundinSeattle WA USA pico instruction manual craft beer your way ...

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

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

Page 5: ...pico instruction manual 8 9 welcome tothe easiest countertop brewing appliance ever seriously it s reallyeasy touse thisisyournew bestfriend itmakesbeer ...

Page 6: ... FILTER LID BREWING KEG METAL KEG LID ATTACHED TO KEG SERVING KEG DISPENSING BUNG PLUG 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 in perfect condition Inside your Pico system box you...

Page 7: ...s built into your machine e keg seal Used on Brewing Keg while brewing and during Standard Fermentation f keg seal stopper Fits in Keg Seal vent hole used only after brewing cycle is completed g co2 regulator To force carbonate your beer box CLEANING TAB h dip tube brush To clean your Brewing Keg Dip Tubes and Keg Posts i keg brush To clean your Brewing Keg and Serving Keg j fastfermentation adapt...

Page 8: ...Keg to monitor fermentation temperature s picopak keg label Stick to Serving Keg to brand finished beer t carbonation sugar packet To Keg Condition and Naturally Carbonate your beer This is not used if you Force Carbonate u dryhop sachet Found inside Yeast Box in PicoPaks that require dry hopping Store in your refrigerator HOPS SUGAR box box v dispensing bung plug Used on the Serving Keg during se...

Page 9: ...our supplies and inventory 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 thehopspakarrivesvacuum sealed toensurefreshness ifyouwon tstart brewingtoday keepthehopspakanddry hopssachetin yourrefrigeratorfor bestresults ...

Page 10: ...pico instruction manual 18 19 unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care glossary estimatedtime 5 minutes pico setup ...

Page 11: ...t s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care glossary Remove the red packing tape and gray protective film from your Pico Plug the power cord into a standard household outlet Press the power button to turn on your Pico ...

Page 12: ...to your home WiFi network by selecting it with the Control Knob then enter your WiFi password Once you enter your password select 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 ...

Page 13: ...unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care glossary proceed to nextsection firstrinse nowit s timeto giveyour picothe first rinse afterthat youare readyto brew ...

Page 14: ...ng usage care glossary estimatedtime 10 minutes first rinse youwillneed 2 gallon distilled water or reverse osmosis Keg Seal Brewing Keg Keg Wand Plastic Tubing Extension if included 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 ...

Page 15: ...il the Step Filter clicks into place Remove the Keg Seal Stopper located in the center of the Keg Seal Set the Keg Seal Stopper aside this will not be needed until after the brew session is finished Add about 2 inches of tap water into the Brewing Keg On top of the Pico unit lift the black lid to reveal the Water Reservoir Add gallon or 8 cups of distilled water to the Water Reservoir Place Black ...

Page 16: ... Connector on the OUT keg post release outer plastic ring and press down firmly on Ball Lock Connector Press down on the Connector until it audibly clicks into place Repeat this procedure with the GRAY Ball Lock Connector on the keg post marked IN NOTE Make sure Keg Seal Stopper has been removed from black Keg Seal prior to starting the brewing session OUT IN CLICK CLICK Use the Control Knob to se...

Page 17: ...ing Keg by pulling up on the outer plastic rings and lifting up off of Brewing Keg posts OUT IN Connecta cleanKegWandto theBLACKBallLock Connectorbypullingupontheouterringofthe ConnectorandinsertingKegWand releaseouterring andmakesureit issecurely connectedto Connector Attach8 TubingExtensionto theendoftheKeg Wand ifincludedwithyourPico andinserttheend oftheKegWand Extensioninto theWaterReservoir ...

Page 18: ...ne Filter cap Remove the blue Inline Filter wire mesh insert and rinse it thoroughly using tap water Place the Inline Filter mesh insert back into the Inline Filter and screw the filter cap back on finger tight This step should be performed after every Rinse Cycle to ensure cleanliness and longevity of your Pico EmptyyourBrewingKegandStepFilter Rinse BrewingKeg StepFilter KegWand andKegWand Tubing...

Page 19: ...wing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care glossary 36 let s brew youwillneed PicoPak 2 5 gallons distilled water or reverse osmosis Hops Cradle Racking Tube optional Brewing Keg Black Keg Seal Keg Cozy estimatedtime handson10minutes totaltime hours ...

Page 20: ...move the vacuum sealed wrapping and insert the Pico Hops Pak all the way into the metal Hops Pak Cradle The fingers of the Cradle 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 ...

Page 21: ...center to use as a water level gauge Add distilled water until it reaches the spot on the Racking Tube where the hose attaches Alternatively you can measure out 1 gallon plus 6 cups or 11 6 lbs of distilled water Remove the Racking Tube and set it aside to dry you will not use the Racking Tube again during the brewing session Set the rubber Keg Seal on the keg opening and press seal into the cente...

Page 22: ...Lock Connector place the Connector on the OUT keg post release outer plastic ring and press down firmly on Ball Lock Connector Continue to press down on the Connector until it audibly clicks into place Repeat this procedure with the GRAY Ball Lock Connector and the keg post marked IN NOTE Do not use the Metal Keg Lid while brewing only use the rubber Keg Seal OUT IN CLICK CLICK Remove the Water Re...

Page 23: ...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 You can optionally change a beer s alcohol percentage and bitterness from the PicoPak defaults To do so select Adjust Recipe on the display screen and press the Control Knob You may now select Start Brewing and press the Control Knob to begin...

Page 24: ...an track the progress by signing in at www PicoBrew com and clicking on BrewHouse During brew session some foam on Keg Seal is normal particularly during a drain cycle You can wipe it off with a clean damp paper towel It is normal for only a small amount of liquid to show in the bottom of the Step Filter during brewing Pico heats the water using steam and occasional hissing or growling noises are ...

Page 25: ...wing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care glossary estimatedtime handson minutes totaltime 2缾 hrs after brewing youwillneed Keg Seal Stopper Keg Wands Plastic Tubing Extension if included Waste container needs to hold approximately one gallon of liquid ...

Page 26: ...ul and only touch the keg s black rubber handles Set the Brewing Keg aside to cool overnight to room temperature It is normal for the Keg Seal to suction slightly into the Brewing Keg as it cools don t worry it will not be pulled all the way inside Now remove the 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 ...

Page 27: ...g of the Connector and insert a Keg Wand release the ring and make sure it is properly connected to the Keg Wand tapwater DirecttheendoftheGRAYBallLockConnector IN KegWandintoawastecontainerordirectly into a sinknearby PresstheControlKnobto startRinse Cycle Picowill clearthedrainline into thewaste container thenpromptyouto empty thereservoir Ifincluded connect the 8 plastic Tubing Extension to the...

Page 28: ...he Reservoir has drained The water will be deposited into the Step Filter To stop the pump press the Control Knob when the Reservoir is empty Now press the power button on the Pico to turn it off Unscrew and remove the Inline Filter cap Remove the blue filter insert and rinse it thoroughly using tap water Place it back in the Inline Filter and screw the filter cap back on finger tight jack s proti...

Page 29: ... on the outer plastic rings Remove the Step Filter and lid from the Pico and rinse thoroughly with tap water they are both dishwasher safe Notes Do NOT use the Heat Dry option on your dishwasher This will cause damage to your Step Filter and lid Condensation or Air Dry options are fine to use proceed to nextsection fermentation awesome itwould appear that yourpico isclean asa whistle acleanmachine...

Page 30: ...e serving usage care glossary estimatedtime minutes ferment your beer youwillneed 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 OR For Standard Fermentation Black Keg Seal Air Lock Sterile water or liquor ...

Page 31: ...Fermentation Temperature Decal on the outside of the cooled Brewing Keg Do not stick the Fermentation Temperature Decal on the Brewing Keg if it is still warm Remove the black Keg Seal and Stopper from the Brewing Keg Stir the wort unfermented extracted malt liquid inside the Brewing Keg with a clean spoon for about 30 seconds this will help aerate the wort Open the provided Yeast Packet and slowl...

Page 32: ...any temperature in the Fast Fermentation range indicated on the decal however you only speed up fermentation by keeping the keg temperature at the higher end of the range above standard fermentation temperatures for standard fermentation See steps 8 11 Confirm that a Keg Seal and Air Lock are installed on the Brewing Keg The wort can properly ferment at any temperature in the Standard Fermentation...

Page 33: ...ew it clockwise all the way into the pressure release hole of the Metal Keg Lid LOCKING CLAMP InserttheMetalKegLidinto theBrewingKeg confirmitisseatedcorrectly andpushdownonthe lockingclamp LettheBrewingKegstandfor3 5minutesandthen shakeitvigorously Makesureno wortleaksfrom theKegLid Ifyouseealeak unlocktheMetalKegLid andensureitisseatedcorrectly beforelockingagain lindsey s protip ShakeYourKeg Ha...

Page 34: ...g due to fermentation This occasional release may result in some bubbling of krausen which is the slightly sticky fermentation foam onto the Metal Keg Lid If any krausen bubbles out just wipe it off with a damp paper towel Read the temperature indicated by your Fermentation Temperature Decal on the side of the Brewing Keg and consult the tables below to see how long Fast Fermentation should take t...

Page 35: ...anual 68 69 unboxing setup first rinse let s brew after brewing ferment your beer dry hopping rack carbonate serving usage care glossary if standard fermenta tion ismore yourthing usethe following steps thechillout route ...

Page 36: ...sage care glossary Insert the Keg Seal into the top of the Brewing Keg Insert the Airlock into the Keg Seal hole until it feels snug Sanitize your Airlock with sterile water or liquor to fill line The Airlock keeps the Brewing Keg properly sealed against any wild yeast or bacteria while still allowing CO2 to release as the beer ferments ...

Page 37: ...perature controlled area where it will remain at the Standard Fermentation Range indicated on the Temperature Decal on the Brewing Keg Fermentation can take anywhere from a week to several weeks depending on the beer recipe As your beer ferments CO2 is released through the Airlock The bubbling will slow down or completely stop when fermentation is nearing completion on average 10 days 11 ...

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