Pico Manual PDF

unboxing
setup
rinse
first
pico
brew
let's
interactive
brewing
after
instruction
manual
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
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rack &
clicking on the tabs here.
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serving
back to the Table of Contents.
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
pico
instruction
manual
craft
beer
your
way.
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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
• Always use the keg cozy to shield the hot metal of the keg. the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• Close supervision is needed when used around children. (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
• Allow machine to fully cool before removing or replacing parts.
cause undesired operation.
• Do not operate with a frayed cord or broken plug.
• Do not remove Step Filter from the Pico unless in pause • Per FCC 15.21 Change or Modifications that are not expressly
mode or brew cycle is completed. approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• The Step Filter and contents may be hot when
removing from the machine. • Per RSS-Gen, Section 8.4 This device complies with Industry Canada
• Do not immerse or soak the machine. license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
• Make sure all hoses are connected properly two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
before starting a brewing, rinse, or cleaning cycle. device must accept any interference, including interference that may
• To avoid risk of electrical shock hazard do not disassemble cause undesired operation of the device.
the Pico. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Par RSS-Gen, Section 8.4 Cet appareil est conforme à Industrie
• Various surfaces can get extremely hot during the Canada exempts de licence standard(s) RSS. Le fonctionnement est
brewing cycle, use caution when handling the keg, soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif ne peut pas
hoses and components. provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
• Do not remove the hose clamps, hot liquid spray may result. interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un
• Do not remove the keg attachments while brewing. mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.
• The product is intended for household use only.
• The appliance is not to be used, or played with, by children.
• The appliance is not be to be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
table of
contents
introduction ₈
unboxing ₁₀
setup ₂₁
First rinse ₂₉
let's brew ₃₉
after brewing ₅₁
fermentation ₆₁
dry hopping ₇₇
rack & carbonate ₈₃
serving ₁₁₉
usage & care ₁₂₇
sous vide adapter instructions ₁₇₅
glossary ₁₉₁
welcome
to the
easiest
countertop
brewing
appliance,
ever.
seriously.
it's really
easy to use. this is your new
best friend.
(it makes beer)
8 pico instruction manual 9

unboxing
pico
setup
unboxing
ACCESSORIES BOX
BOX 3
rinse
first
APPLIANCE BOX
PICO SYSTEM BOX
guide
(RETAIN FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES)
BOX 1 BOX 2
brew
let's
PICOPAK BOX
BOX 4
congratulations!
brewing
after
BREWING KEG BOX SERVING KEG BOX
BOX 6 BOX 5 You are about to experience the joy of homebrewing using
your beer
ferment
PICO
Pico, the most advanced homebrewing appliance in the
world! We know you’re eager to get started so let’s make
PICOPAK
sure you have everything to brew and that each item
hopping
arrived in perfect condition.
dry
BREWING KEG SERVING KEG STEP FILTER
Inside your Pico system box you will find 5 smaller boxes:
carbonate
rack &
- Pico Appliance
- Accessories
- 1 PicoPak
serving
METAL KEG LID
(ATTACHED TO KEG)
DISPENSING STEP FILTER LID
- 1 Serving Keg
BUNG PLUG
- 1 Brewing Keg
usage &
care
Note: Some international units may have the Plug Adapter
located inside the main shipper box instead of attached to
RED FAST FERMENTATION
the Pico unit itself.
sous vide
ADAPTER CARBONATION LAGERS
ADAPTER
glossary
FERMENTATION
TEMP DECAL

box ₃
unboxing
(a) racking tube (h) keg brush
setup
For transferring your beer from To clean your Brewing Keg and Serving Keg.
Brewing to Serving Keg.
(i) co2 cartridges (₅)
rinse
first
Used with the CO2 regulator.
This is not used if your are Keg
brew
let's
Conditioning. Some addresses do not allow
(b) keg cozy compressed air deliveries.
To keep your keg warm during brewing.
brewing
(j) airlock
after
For your Brewing Keg during Standard
Fermentation.
(c) black keg wands (₂)
your beer
ferment
Attaches to the Racking Tube
and Ball Lock Connector hoses (k) hops pak cradle
for the Rinse cycle and cleaning. The cradle for your Hops Pak,
hopping
dry
used during the brewing cycle.
(d) keg seal
Used on Brewing Keg while brewing and
carbonate
during Standard Fermentation. (l) cleaning tab
rack &
(e) keg seal stopper
CLEANING
TAB
Used when Deep Cleaning to thoroughly
Fits in Keg Seal vent hole, used only clean your Pico after every 3 brew sessions.
serving
after brewing cycle is completed
(f) co2 regulator (m) sous vide adapter

To force carbonate your beer. Used in Step Filter for sous vide.
usage &
care
This is not used if you are Keg Conditioning.
(g) dip tube brush
sous vide
To clean your Brewing Keg Dip Tubes
and Keg Posts.
glossary
box ₄ box ₅
unboxing
(n) grain pak (t) dispensing bung plug
setup
Grain and water amendments Used on the Serving Keg during serving
for your mash. or if doing Keg Conditioning.
rinse
first
(o) hops pak (u) carbonation adapter
*Hops for the boil cycle. For your Serving Keg during Forced
Carbonation. Not used if Keg Conditioning .
brew
let's
(p) yeast packet
Dry yeast for fermentation.
(v) serving keg
brewing
after
For serving your beer.
(q) picopak keg label
your beer
ferment
Stick to Serving Keg to brand
finished beer.
hopping
(r) carbonation sugar packet
dry
SUGAR
* the hops pak arrives vacuum-sealed
To Keg Condition, Naturally Carbonate, to ensure freshness. if you won't
your beer. This is not used if you Force start brewing today, keep the hops
carbonate
pak and dry hops sachet in your
rack &
Carbonate.
refrigerator for best results.
HOPS (s) dry hop sachet
serving
*If included, found inside Yeast Box in
PicoPaks that have an additional dry
hopping step. Store in your refrigerator.
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
14 15
box ₆
unboxing
(w) brewing keg
setup
For brewing and fermenting your beer.
rinse
first
(x) metal keg lid
Attach to Brewing Keg.
brew
let's
(y) red fast fermentation adapter
brewing
after
For your Brewing Keg during Fast
Fermentation.
your beer
ferment
(z) fermentation temp decal
(1) Ale decal. Attach to Brewing Keg to
hopping
monitor fermentation temperature. Can
dry
be re-used for 3 batches.
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
double
unboxing
check
setup
your
supplies
rinse
first
and
brew
let's
inventory.
brewing
after
If any boxes look damaged or parts appear to be missing,
your beer
ferment
please contact us immediately anytime via email at
support@picobrew.com. We’re here for you and want
you to have a great Pico brewing experience!
hopping
dry
you will need:
carbonate
rack &
• Wi-Fi connection (used in: Setup, Let's Brew)
• Access to an internet browser
• 3 gallons of distilled or reversed osmosis filtered
serving
water (used in: First Rinse, Let’s Brew)
• Access to clean tap water
• Sterile water or vodka (used in: Ferment)
usage &
care
• 1.5 cups of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (used in:
Rack & Carbonate)
sous vide
• Large bowl, bucket, or other waste container (used in:
After Brewing, Rack & Carbonate)
• Fragrance-free powdered dishwashing detergent
glossary
(used in: Usage & Care)

unboxing setup first let's after ferment dry rack & serving usage & sous vide glossary
rinse brew brewing your beer hopping carbonate care
21
estimated time:
pico instruction manual

setup
5 minutes
pico
20
₁ ₂
unboxing
Remove the red packing tape and gray protective film Plug the power cord into a standard grounded household
from your Pico. outlet. Press the power button to turn on your Pico.
setup
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₃ ₄
unboxing
Connect to your home WiFi network by selecting it Once connected, note the registration code
with the Control Knob, then enter your WiFi password. displayed on screen.
Once you enter your password, select the OK icon.
setup
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
rinse
first
displayed on your Pico.
Add or update your address under account settings
brew
let's
before registering your Pico.
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
now it's
setup
time to
rinse
first
give your
pico the
brew
let's
first
brewing
after
rinse.
your beer
ferment
after that
hopping
dry
you are
ready to
carbonate
rack &
brew!
serving
usage &
proceed to next section: first rinse
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
first
setup
rinse
rinse
first
estimated time:
brew
let's
10 minutes
brewing
after
you will need:
your beer
ferment
• 0.5 gallon distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
• Keg Seal
• Brewing Keg
hopping
dry
• Keg Wand
carbonate
rack &
serving
ian's
pro tip:
usage &
Clean equipment is critical
care
to crafting great beer.
This first rinse ensures you
start brewing with a sparkling
sous vide
clean Pico and accessories.
glossary
₁ ₂
unboxing
After connecting up your Pico to the internet, rinse Check that the Water Reservoir stopper is in place.
the Brewing Keg, Keg Seal, Step Filter, and lid with tap This is located in the Water Reservoir in the center
water. The Step Filter is located in the front of your back area. Add 0.5 gallon (or 8 cups) of distilled
setup
Pico. To remove it lift it up and slide it out. After rinsing water to the Water Reservoir. Add about 2” of clean
the Step Filter and lid slide them back into the Pico tap water to the Brewing Keg. Place black Keg Seal
until the Step Filter clicks into place. over the opening of Brewing Keg and press into the
rinse
first
center of it until it pops into place.
Set the Keg Seal Stopper aside, this will not be needed
until after the brew session is finished. Note: Do NOT use tap water inside the Pico Water
brew
let's
Reservoir, only use distilled water. Tap or distilled
Note: Make sure that when you remove the metal lid water is fine inside the Brewing Keg.
brewing
after
from your keg that the white O-ring is not left behind
on the inside lip of the keg opening.
your beer
ferment
WATER
RESERVOIR
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₃ ₄
unboxing
Locate the post on the Brewing Keg marked “OUT” – Use the Control Knob to select Utilities. Press Control
locate the BLACK Ball Lock Connector on the end of the Knob to select First Rinse. After approximately 5
hose. Pull up on the outer plastic ring of the BLACK Ball minutes the Pico First Rinse Cycle will complete.
setup
Lock Connector, place the 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
rinse
first
audibly clicks into place. Repeat this procedure with the
GRAY Ball Lock Connector on the keg post marked “IN”.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
FIRST RINSE
hopping
OUT IN
dry
CLICK
carbonate
rack &
CLICK
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₅ ₆
unboxing
There will be approximately 1-2 inches of water in your Connect a clean Keg Wand to the BLACK Ball Lock
Brewing Keg and the same amount in the Step Filter. Connector by pulling up on the outer ring of the
The Water Reservoir will still contain almost all of the Connector and inserting Keg Wand, release outer ring
setup
water you put in originally. Disconnect the Ball Lock and make sure it is securely connected to Connector.
Connectors from Brewing Keg by pulling up on the outer Press Control Knob to begin pumping water out of
plastic rings and lifting up off of Brewing Keg posts. Water Reservoir and into the Step Filter.
rinse
first
Follow on-screen instructions and press Control
Knob between steps. Press Control Knob when
the Water Reservoir is empty.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
OUT IN
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₇ ₈
unboxing
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 Seal, and Keg Wand.
remove the Inline Filter cap. Remove the blue Inline
setup
Filter wire mesh insert and rinse it thoroughly using You are now ready to begin your first
tap water. Place the Inline Filter mesh insert back into Pico brew session!
the Inline Filter and screw the filter cap back on, finger
rinse
first
tight. This step should be performed after every Rinse If you experience any problems during your First
Cycle to ensure cleanliness and longevity of your Pico. Rinse, brewing session, or any other step of the
process please visit www.picobrew.com/Help or
brew
let's
contact us immediately at info@picobrew.com.
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
let's
setup
brew
rinse
first
estimated time:
brew
let's
hands on 10 minutes
(total time: ₂.₅ hours)
brewing
after
your beer
you will need:
ferment
• PicoPak
• 2.5 gallons distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
hopping
• Hops Cradle
dry
• Racking Tube (optional)
• Brewing Keg
carbonate
rack &
• Black Keg Seal
• Keg Cozy
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₁ 2a
unboxing
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. Place Hops Pak and Cradle
setup
of the Hops Pak. in the rear of the Step Filter, pushed all the
way to the left.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₂b ₃
unboxing
Cover the Step Filter with the lid, with the black Open the top of the clean Brewing Keg and set
Steam Deflector in the front and facing up. the plastic Racking Tube in the keg center to use
When putting the Step Filter lid on make sure as a water level gauge. Add distilled water until it
setup
all lid holes match up to all Hops Pak holes. 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.)
rinse
first
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
brew
let's
STEAM opening and press seal into the center of the keg
DEFLECTOR until it pops into place, sealing the keg.
FACING UP
brewing
after
ADD WATER
TO THIS
your beer
ferment
LEVEL
hopping
dry
bill's
pro tip:
carbonate
rack &
Save the water jug!
It's opening is the perfect
serving
size for Ball Lock Connectors
and makes a great waste
container for After Brewing.
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₄ ₅
unboxing
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 post of the Pico. Look inside and check to make sure
on the Brewing Keg marked “OUT”. Pull up on the outer the black rubber Drain Plug is secured inside the
setup
plastic ring of the BLACK Ball Lock Connector, place the reservoir drain located in the center of the back of
Connector on the OUT keg post, release outer plastic the reservoir. Fill the reservoir with approximately
ring and press down firmly on Ball Lock Connector. one gallon of distilled water. Replace the Water
rinse
first
Continue to press down on the Connector until it audibly Reservoir lid.
clicks into place. Repeat this procedure with the GRAY
Ball Lock Connector and the keg post marked “IN”. Note: If using tap water inside the Pico Water
brew
let's
Reservoir, remember to descale every 20 brews.
Note: Do not use the Metal Keg Lid while brewing, only (Usage & Care: Pico Descale). Tap, distilled, or
brewing
after
use the rubber Keg Seal. Make sure the white stopper is reverse osmosis water is fine inside the Brew Keg.
not inserted in the Keg Seal center hole while brewing. Using heavily chlorinated water can cause off
flavors in finished product.
your beer
ferment
ONE GALLON
hopping
dry
carbonate
OUT IN
rack &
CLICK
serving
CLICK
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₆ ₇
unboxing
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. To do so, turn Control Knob to the right
setup
and display the PicoPak. when screen says “Start Brewing”. This will give you
the ability to adjust the alcohol and bitterness. Once
finished, you can select Start Brewing by pressing
rinse
first
the Control Knob and your brew session will begin.
CONTROL KNOB
Note: This option is only available for select
brew
let's
POWER
PicoPaks at this time.
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₈ congrats!
unboxing
Pico will begin brewing and complete in approximately
you can
2-3 hours, depending on the beer recipe and any
adjustments you might have made. You do not need to
setup
now
monitor the Pico during the brew session.
sit back,
Notes:
rinse
first
• You can track the progress by signing in at
relax
www.PicoBrew.com and clicking on BrewHouse.
brew
let's
and
• During brew session some foam on the Keg Seal is
brewing
after
normal, particularly during a drain cycle. You can
enjoy
wipe it off with a clean damp paper towel.
your beer
your
ferment
• It is normal for only a small amount of liquid to
show in the bottom of the Step Filter during
first
brewing.
hopping
dry
brew
• Pico heats the water using steam, and occasional
hissing or growling noises are normal. Don't worry,
carbonate
rack &
cycle.
Pico is not upset, only heating!
serving
proceed to next section:
after brewing
usage &
good job.
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
after
setup
brewing
rinse
first
estimated time:
brew
let's
hands on ₉ minutes
(total time: 2缾 hrs)
brewing
after
your beer
you will need:
ferment
• Keg Seal Stopper
• Keg Wands
hopping
• Waste container
dry
(needs to hold approximately one gallon of liquid)
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₁ ₂
unboxing
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
setup
and then pulling the Connector off of the post. worry it will not be pulled all the way inside. You will
need to pitch the yeast within 24 hours after brew
Wipe away any foam off the Keg Seal using a damp session is completed.
rinse
first
paper towel. Insert the Keg Seal Stopper into the
center hole of the Black Keg Seal so that the keg is Now remove the Step Filter from the Pico and
airtight. Remove the Keg Cozy from the Brewing Keg. dump the biodegradable PicoPak into a compost
brew
let's
bin. Remember to keep the Metal Hops Cradle and
Note: The Brewing Keg will be very HOT so please set it aside for future brewing sessions.
brewing
be careful and only touch the keg’s black rubber
after
handles.
annie’s
pro tip:
your beer
ferment
hopping
Be carefull!
dry
The Hops Cradle is hot
directly after brewing.
Give it chance to cool
carbonate
before you touch it.
rack &
PicoPaks fit perfectly
into an 8”x8” square
baking dish. Flip the Step
serving
Filter upside down so
the PicoPak goes into
dish upside down, use
tongs to take the metal
usage &
Hops Pak Cradle out to
care
reuse for future brewing
sessions. Use the dish
to carry the PicoPak to
sous vide
your compost bin!
glossary
₃ ₄
unboxing
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. Insert the Step Filter and lid back into sink nearby. Press the Control Knob to start Rinse
setup
the Pico until it clicks. Cycle. Pico will clear the drain line into the waste
container, then prompt you to empty the reservoir.
For each Ball Lock Connector, pull up on the outer
rinse
first
ring of the Connector and insert a Keg Wand. Release
the ring and make sure it is properly connected to the
Keg Wand.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
bill’s
serving
pro tip:
usage &
care
Make sure you use a big
enough waste water container!
tap water The gallon water jug you used
sous vide
to fill the machine is perfect
for this use.
glossary
₅ ₆
unboxing
Insert the end of the BLACK Ball Lock Connector Unscrew and remove the Inline Filter cap. Remove
(“OUT”) into the Water Reservoir. Press the Control the blue filter insert and rinse it thoroughly using tap
Knob to run the pump until the Reservoir has drained. water. Place it back in the Inline Filter and screw the
setup
The water will be deposited into the Step Filter. To stop filter cap back on, finger tight.
the pump press the Control Knob when the Reservoir
is empty. Now press the power button on the Pico to
jack’s
rinse
first
turn it off.
pro tip:
brew
let's
Cleaning the Inline Filter
after every brew session
is very important and will
brewing
lengthen the life of your Pico!
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₇ awesome!
unboxing
Remove the Keg Wands from the Ball Lock Connectors
it would
by pulling up on the outer plastic rings. Remove the
Step Filter and lid from the Pico and rinse thoroughly
setup
appear
with tap water, they are both dishwasher safe.
that
Note: Do NOT use the Heat Dry or Sanitize
rinse
first
option on your dishwasher. Condensation
your pico
or Air Dry options are fine to use.
brew
let's
is clean
fermentation
brewing
after
as a
whistle.
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
a clean machine
carbonate
rack &
means better
brewing.
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
ferment
unboxing
your
setup
beer
rinse
first
brew
let's
estimated time:
₆ minutes
brewing
after
you will need:
your beer
ferment
• Your keg of brewed wort, cooled to room temperature
• Fermentation Temperature Decal
• Yeast Packet
hopping
dry
• Clean, sanitized whisk
for fast fermentation:
carbonate
rack &
• Metal Keg Lid
• Red Fast Fermentation Adapter
serving
for standard fermentation:
• Black Keg Seal
usage &
• Air Lock
care
• Sterile water or vodka
sous vide
glossary
₁ ₂
unboxing
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. Use a clean, sanitized whisk to stir
on ambient temperature. the wort (unfermented beer) vigorously for about
setup
3 minutes.
Stick the Fermentation Temperature Decal on the
outside of the cooled Brewing Keg. Do not stick the Open the provided Yeast Packet and slowly
rinse
first
Fermentation Temperature Decal on the Brewing Keg sprinkle all of the contents into the Brewing Keg.
if it is still warm. You do not need to stir the yeast into the wort.
brew
let's
Note: Yeast should be pitched within 24 hours of
brewing session.
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
jack’s
pro tip:
hopping
dry
Off-flavors can result
carbonate
from a harsh, low-oxygen
rack &
environment for your yeast
during primary fermen-
tation. Your wort needs
proper levels of dissolved
serving
oxygen for a healthy fer-
mentation, so make sure
to stir your wort before
pitching yeast! Alternately,
usage &
you can aerate your wort
care
using a sanitized electric
hand-held whisk on high for
1 minute.
sous vide
glossary
₃ if you
unboxing
refer to the fermentation
temperature decal:
for fast fermentation prefer
faster
setup
(See steps 4-7) Confirm that the Red Fast
fermentation
Fermentation Adapter is installed in the Metal Keg Lid.
rinse
first
The wort can properly ferment at any temperature in
the Fast Fermentation range indicated on the decal,
follow
these
however you only speed up fermentation by keeping
brew
let's
the keg temperature at the higher end of the range,
simple
above standard fermentation temperatures.
brewing
after
for standard fermentation:
steps
your beer
ferment
(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
hopping
Fermentation range indicated on the Fermentation
you need your
dry
Temperature Decal.
beer quickly?
carbonate
rack &
STANDARD FERMENTATION who doesn't?
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
FAST FERMENTATION
glossary
₄ ₅
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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.
setup
Locate the RED Fast Fermentation adapter (it looks Let the Brewing Keg stand for 3-5 minutes and then
like the gray one you just removed) and screw it shake it vigorously. Make sure no wort leaks from
rinse
first
clockwise all the way into the pressure release hole of the Keg Lid. If you see a leak, unlock the Metal Keg Lid
the Metal Keg Lid. and ensure it is seated correctly before locking again.
brew
let's
lindsey’s
brewing
after
pro tip:
LOCKING CLAMP
your beer
ferment
#ShakeYourKeg
Have a friend record your
amazing #ShakeYourKeg
skills. Upload and share
hopping
it with us and other
dry
PicoBrewers!
You can also search that
carbonate
hashtag to see other Pico
rack &
keg shakers.
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₆ ₇
unboxing
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
setup
Decal on the Brewing Keg. It is normal for the Fast see how long Fast Fermentation should take to
Fermentation Adapter in the lid to occasionally release complete for your beer recipe.
CO2 as it builds up in the keg due to fermentation.
rinse
first
This occasional release may result in some bubbling beers:
of krausen, which is the slightly sticky fermentation Half Squeezed, Tweaties, Annie's London Pale, Pico Pale
foam, onto the Metal Keg Lid. If any krausen bubbles
brew
let's
out just wipe it off with a damp paper towel. keg temperature (f) days to fast ferment
brewing
after
75-84 4
70-74 4-5
65-69 5-6
your beer
ferment
hopping
beers:
dry
All Others
carbonate
rack &
keg temperature (f) days to fast ferment
75-84 5
serving
70-74 5-6
65-69 6-7
usage &
care
Note: The day before you rack your beer to the Serving Keg,
sous vide
move your Brewing Keg into your refrigerator. This will cold
crash the yeast and will also help in racking the beer.
glossary
fermentation
71
the chill out route.
your thing
following
standard

use the
is more
steps.
if
70
₈ ₉
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Insert the Keg Seal into the top of the Brewing Keg. Fill your Airlock with sterile water (or vodka) to fill
Insert the Airlock into the Keg Seal center hole. line. The Airlock keeps the Brewing Keg properly
sealed against any wild yeast or bacteria, while still
setup
allowing CO2 to release as the beer ferments.
rinse
first
will's
pro tip:
brew
let's
Don't force the Airlock too
far into the Keg Seal. Insert
brewing
the Airlock up to 1/2 an
after
inch or until it fits tightly.
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1節 11
unboxing
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 be vigorous the
“Standard Fermentation Range Temperature" first couple of days of fermentation then slow
setup
indicated on the Temperature Decal on the down. When the bubbling slows significantly or
Brewing Keg. Fermentation can take anywhere completely stops that is when fermentation has
from a week to several weeks depending on neared completion, (on average 10 days.)
rinse
first
the beer recipe.
kevin's
brew
let's
pro tip:
The day before you rack
brewing
your beer to the Serving
after
Keg, move your Brewing
Keg into your refrigerator.
This will cold crash the
your beer
yeast and will also help in
ferment
racking the beer.
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
dry
setup
hopping
rinse
first
brew
let's
estimated time:
1 minute
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
this step is optional.
certain beers will come
with a dry hop sachet.
you will need:
hopping
dry
• Your keg of fermenting beer
carbonate
• Dry Hop Sachet
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₂ 1₃
unboxing
If your PicoPak contains a Dry Hop Sachet After 3 days, remove the Metal Keg Lid or
(packaged inside the same box with the Yeast Black Keg Seal from the Brewing Keg. Remove
Packet) there is an extra step in order to dry the Dry Hop Sachet from your refrigerator
setup
hop your beer to add maximum hop flavor and and open the clear vacuum-sealed bag, do
aroma. Store the Dry Hop Sachet packet in your NOT open the paper sachet bags. Place the
refrigerator while your beer ferments for 3 days. paper Dry Hop Sachet bags into the Brewing
rinse
first
Keg with your beer. The paper sachets are
designed to work inside your Brewing Keg
while preventing clogging during the racking
brew
let's
process.
brewing
after
HOPS
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₄
unboxing
Replace and clamp the Metal Keg Lid or Black
Keg Seal on to the Brewing Keg and confirm it is
seated correctly on Brewing Keg.
setup
Allow your beer to continue to ferment with the
Dry Hops for a minimum of 4 more days, longer
rinse
first
if fermentation is not yet complete.
brew
let's
rack & carbonate your beer
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
rack &
unboxing
carbonate
setup
your
beer
rinse
first
brew
let's
estimated time:
1₅ minutes
brewing
after
you will need:
your beer
ferment
• Your keg of completed fermented beer at room
temperature or chilled
• 1.5 cups of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (or other food
grade sanitizer) and 1.5 cups of clean water
hopping
dry
• Large Bowl
• Waste container
carbonate
• Serving Keg
rack &
• Racking Tube
• Keg Wand
serving
• Dispensing Bung Plug
for forced carbonation:
usage &
care
• Carbonation adapter
• CO2 Regulator and Cartridge
sous vide
for keg conditioning:
• Carbonation Sugar Packet
glossary
• Dispensing Bung

₁ ₂
unboxing
Remove the white plastic shipping plug from the Attach a Keg Wand to the Racking Tube. Soak the
center of the Serving Keg Bung Hole. Racking Tube and Keg Wand for 5 minutes in the
large bowl of hydrogen peroxide you set aside
setup
Sanitize the Serving Keg by pouring 1.5 cups of clean earlier. Rinse the Racking Tube and attached Keg
tap water and 1.5 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Wand with clean water.
Close the serving keg with the shipping plug. Shake
rinse
first
the keg and let it sit for 10 minutes, dump the keg
into a large bowl and set aside, then rinse the keg proceed to next section:
rack the beer
thoroughly with clean water.
brew
let's
Note: StarSan (available in home brewing stores)
brewing
after
is an effective alternative to hyrdrogen peroxide.
Follow all manufacturer's instructions. Use caution
while using StarSan and do not soak in solution for
your beer
ferment
more than 5 minutes.
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
87
carbonate
step 1: rack the beer

rack &
your
beer
86
₃ ₄
unboxing
Remove Brewing Keg from your refrigerator. From the Connect sanitized Keg Wand to the GRAY Ball Lock
Pico main menu select Utilities then select Rack Beer Connector.
on the Pico display. This will provide
setup
step-by-step instructions on screen. Direct the GRAY Keg Wand to a waste container.
Press the Control Knob to clear the drain hose.
Press the Control Knob between each step.
rinse
first
When liquid stops flowing into the waste container
CONTROL KNOB press the Control Knob to stop the pump, this
should take no more than 1 minute.
brew
let's
Remove the Keg Wand from the Ball Lock
brewing
after
Connector.
RACK BEER
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
RACK BEER
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₅ ₆
unboxing
Insert Metal Keg Lid onto Brewing Keg, if not already Direct the Racking Tube to the waste container and
on. Do NOT use black Keg Seal for the racking process. press the Control Knob. The initial beer coming from
the Racking Tube may contain trub (sediment). When
setup
Connect the GRAY Ball Lock Connector to the Brewing no more trub flows into the waste container press the
Keg IN post, this will allow the Pico to pressurize the Control Knob to stop the drain, this should take no
Brewing Keg with air. more than 30 seconds if needed at all, this is only to
rinse
first
clear out any trub.
Connect the Racking Tube’s Ball Lock Connector to the
Brewing Keg OUT post.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₇ ₈
unboxing
Insert the Racking Tube in the Serving Keg Bung Hole When air begins to enter the Racking Tube,
and press the Control Knob, this will begin to transfer or if the Serving Keg fills to within 1” of the top,*
beer from the Brewing Keg to the Serving Keg. While remove the black Ball Lock Connector from the keg
setup
the chilled beer in the Brewing Keg transfers into the and then press the Control Knob to turn off the
room temperature Serving Keg you will begin to see pump and stop the process.
condensation on the outside of Serving Keg. This will
rinse
first
help you see the liquid level inside the keg. Once racking is complete it is safe to
remove Racking Tube from Serving Keg .
Do not leave this unattended. You will fill to just under
brew
let's
1” from top of Serving Keg. *DO NOT OVER FILL
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
1”
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
rack &
setup
carbonate
rinse
first
your
beer
brew
let's
brewing
after
step 2:
your beer
ferment
force carbonate
the beer
hopping
dry
*skip to page 101, steps 1₄-1₆
if keg conditioning.
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₉ 1節
unboxing
Remove the white plastic shipping plug from the Turn the CO2 Regulator counter clockwise all the
center of the Carbonation Adapter. Wipe down rim way to close the Regulator.
of Serving Keg opening, then press the Carbonation
setup
Adapter into the Bung Hole of the Serving Keg until it Quickly screw a new CO2 Cartridge into the
pops into place. Regulator. The Cartridge will pierce through
metal and you’ll hear a brief air noise, continue to
rinse
first
turn Cartridge clockwise until you can no longer
turn it.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
11 1₂
unboxing
Insert the barbed regulator connector into the Place the Serving Keg with attached CO2
Carbonation Adapter, it will be a snug fit. Regulator into your refrigerator to chill and
carbonate for approximately 36 hours.
setup
Slowly dial the Regulator clockwise to open the
Regulator until it reaches 24 PSI. This is the correct Clean the Brewing Keg and Racking Tube, see
setting for most beers. Usage & Care section on page 114.
rinse
first
jim’s
protip:
brew
let's
brewing
after
Cold is faster!
In case you didn't know
cold liquid diffuses CO2
your beer
ferment
quicker, so chill out.
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₃ 1₄
unboxing
After approximately 36 hours, slowly dial the You can also keep the regulator and cartridge
regulator counter-clockwise to close it and release attached to the Serving Keg for longer term
the pressure. Then carefully remove the CO2 storage. To do so, after the initial 36-hour
setup
Regulator and Carbonation Adapter from the Serving carbonation period adjust the dial on the
Keg Bung Hole. Insert the Dispensing Bung Plug into regulator from 24 psi to 10-12 psi and maintain at
the Serving Keg Bung Hole Dispose of the used CO2 that pressure. Dial the regulator back to release
rinse
first
cartridge properly. Keep the Carbonation Adapter excess CO2 before serving then dial it back up to
Bung and Regulator for future brewing sessions. 10-12 psi. This storage method may require more
than one CO2 cartridge.
brew
let's
Note: If keg was overfilled during the racking process
you may see some leakage from the regulator. Note: It is normal after a few hours in the
brewing
after
refrigerator for the pressure displayed on the
gauge to drop from 24 psi to about 12 psi.
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
rack &
setup
carbonate
rinse
first
your
beer
brew
let's
brewing
after
step ₃:
your beer
ferment
keg condition the beer
(natural carbonation)
hopping
dry
*skip to page ₉₃, steps ₉ -1₃
if force carbonating
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₄ 1₅
unboxing
After Racking is complete pour all contents from Press the Dispensing Keg Bung Plug into the
the Carbonation Sugar packet into the Serving Serving Keg Bung Hole. Swirl the keg so the
Keg with your beer. Carbonation Sugar and beer are well mixed.
setup
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₆
unboxing
Set the Serving Keg aside to carbonate in the same
area that you fermented the beer.
setup
Note: The amount of time it takes to carbonate
should be about twice the amount of time it took
for original fermentation. This is based on the
rinse
first
carbonation being done at the same temperature
as the original fermentation.
brew
let's
Once carbonated, chill for a minimum of 12 hours
to allow the carbonation to fully diffuse into the
brewing
after
beer.

serve your beer
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
bottle
setup
your
rinse
first
beer
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
you will need:
• Your keg of fermented beer
hopping
• Bucket
dry
• 1 Liter bottles (x5)
• Carbonation Drops
carbonate
rack &
• Bottling Tube
• Food grade sanitizer prepared according
to manufacturer’s instructions (Star San is
serving
recommended)
usage &
*Bottling accessories sold separately on
care
www.picobrew.com/BrewGear
sous vide
glossary
1 ₂
unboxing
Pour ¼ cup of sanitizer solution in each bottle Attach the Keg Wand to the ball lock fitting on
and close the cap. Shake the bottle and let it sit the Bottling Tube. Pour sanitizer solution into the
for five minutes. Empty the contents in the bottle Bottling Tube and press down on the clean bucket
setup
in the bucket. Check the bottle for any debris that to allow sanitizer to flow through.
could contaminate your beer.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₃ ₄
unboxing
Place carbonation drops into each bottle. Refer to Remove the Brew Keg from your refrigerator. From the
instructions on packaging to determine how many Pico main menu select Utilities then select Rack Beer.
drops are needed per bottle. This will provide step-by-step instructions on screen.
setup
Press the Control Knob between each step.
Note: If using Coopers carbonation drops, 3 drops
per 1 liter bottle is recommended for most beers.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
RACK BEER
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₅ ₆
unboxing
Follow RACK THE BEER instructions in the manual, Direct the Bottling Tube to the bottom of the sanitized
attaching your Bottling Tube instead of the Racking bucket and press down. Press the Control Knob. The
Tube to the OUT post on the Brew Keg initial beer coming from the Bottling Tube may contain
setup
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.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₇ ₈
unboxing
Insert the Bottling Tube into the bottle, place it all Seal the bottles and rinse off any beer that may have
the way to the bottom and press to transfer the overflowed. Store the bottles in room temperature for
beer. Fill all the way to the top of the bottle, when the 10-14 days. Once carbonated, chill for a minimum of 12
setup
Bottling Tube is removed you will have the correct hours before serving.
amount of headspace. Repeat this process until
the Brew Keg is empty and air begins to enter the Note: If your beer seems under-carbonated after 10-14
rinse
first
Bottling Tube. Then press the Control Knob to turn days, move the remaining bottles to a warmer area and
off the pump and stop the process, and remove the continue to carbonate for a few more days.
Bottling Tube from the keg.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
unboxing
serve
setup
your
rinse
first
beer
brew
let's
estimated time:
brewing
1 minute
after
your beer
ferment
you will need:
• Your keg of cold, carbonated, delicious beer
hopping
• Keg Label
dry
• Glassware
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₁ ₂
unboxing
Stick your Keg Label on to the Serving Keg.  Twist the Serving Keg Spout counter clockwise
Lift the red tab on the Dispensing Bung and turn it a to dispense beer from the keg. Twist Serving Keg
quarter turn counter-clockwise to the “1” position, Spout clockwise to stop dispensing beer.
setup
this will open the vent for serving and release the
carbonation pressure inside
rinse
first
Firmly pull the spout of the Serving Keg outward. 
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₃ welcome
unboxing
When finished serving the beer, close the Dispensing
to the
Bung vent by turning it clockwise to the “0” position
and push the spout back into the keg. Refrigerate the
setup
homebrew
Serving Keg when not serving from it.
family
rinse
first
brew
let's
we're a really
fun crowd.
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
let's
stop
for a
little
reflection.
your
first
of
many
beers. cheers
the Flood
gates are now
open for more
delicious
homebrew
goodness.
unboxing
usage
setup
& care
rinse
first
brew
let's
estimated time:
20 minutes
brewing
after
recommended occurrence:
your beer
ferment
Should be performed after every brewing session,
completed fermentation, or when keg is empty.
hopping
dry
• Remove Step Filter from Pico. Wipe down
any condensation that has formed inside Pico
carbonate
rack &
where Step Filter usually sits.
• Wipe down the inside of the Water Reservoir.
serving
• Clean out the Inline Filter.
• Inspect gaskets on Inline Filter, ball locks,
Brewing Keg posts.
usage &
care
• Tighten Inline Filter, ball locks, keg posts.
sous vide
glossary
keg let's
unboxing
cleaning: start
setup
kegs should be cleaned this
adventure
rinse
first
every time they are
done being used, after
with
brew
let's
fermenting or when
keg is emptied.
our
brewing
after
brewing
you will need:
your beer
• 17mm wrench
ferment
keg.
• Brewing Keg
• Serving Keg
hopping
• All accessories used during brewing,fermentation, or
dry
serving (Metal Keg Lid, Black Keg Seal, Fast Fermentation
Adapter, Pressure Relief Valve, Airlock, etc.)
carbonate
rack &
• Keg Brush and Dip Tube Brush
lindsey’s
•
•
Large-sized container
Fragrance-free powdered dishwasher detergent, or other pro tip:
serving
homebrewing cleaning agent After a keg has kicked give
the keg a quick rinse with
• Racking Tube
hot water, put the lid on and
• Keg Wands give it a good shake. This will
usage &
care
make clean up easier if you
can’t get to cleaning the keg
right away. Never leave old
sous vide
beer in the keg to clean later!
glossary
₁ ₂
unboxing
Fill a large container with ¼ teaspoon fragrance-free Place all accessories used during brewing or fermentation
powdered dishwasher detergent and enough hot tap in to the container to soak. Use Keg Brush to clean all items
water to almost fill container. inside container, making sure to scrub any surface that may
setup
have had any contact with beer.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
P O WT E R G E
DE
DER NT
ED
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
stop! ₃
unboxing
Use a 17mm wrench to remove Keg Posts.
before
setup
going
further
rinse
first
remove
brew
let's
your
brewing
after
brewing
your beer
ferment
keg
posts:
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
We recommend removing one post at a time
serving
so that there is less confusion and chance of
putting the IN on the OUT post or vice versa
when reassembling. There are subtle notches on
usage &
care
the outside edges of the IN Keg Post Ball Lock in
case you want to remove both posts at one time.
sous vide
glossary
₄ ₅
unboxing
CAREFUL! There is a metal spring and valve inside The IN post is connected to a short tube. Remove
both the IN and OUT post Ball Locks, this is called the black O-ring attached to this tube.
the Poppet Valve. It may jump out as soon as the
setup
IN or OUT posts are taken off. Make sure you are
standing over a contained area, not a sink with an
open disposal or drain, nor a patterned carpet.
rinse
first
OUT
brew
let's
IN
OUT
brewing
after
IN
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₆ ₇
unboxing
The OUT post is connected to a long Dip Tube that Use the Dip Tube Brush to clean the inside of
reaches the bottom of the keg. Remove the black Keg IN/OUT Posts thoroughly. Place all parts
O-ring attached to this tube. but the Dip Tube in to container and let soak.
setup
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
IN OUT
glossary
₈ ₉
unboxing
Inside the Brewing Keg mix ½ teaspoon powdered Use the Keg Brush to scrub the inside of the
dishwasher detergent with enough hot tap water to Brewing Keg, making sure to get in contact with all
almost fill the keg. Place the Dip Tube in the Brewing internal walls and crevices of keg, and the outside of
setup
Keg and let soak for 10 minutes, longer if there is the keg making sure to get the top opening and any
hardened build-up. spot that had contact with beer. Use Dip Tube brush
to clean the Dip Tube.
rinse
first
P O WT E R G E
DE
brew
let's
DER NT
ED
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1節 11
unboxing
Rinse the Brewing Keg thoroughly with clean water. Reassemble all O-rings to their original part
locations. When reassembling the O-rings make
sure to use either water or a food-grade lubricant
setup
to ease them back into place.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₂
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Make sure the IN/OUT keg posts are on the
correct sides and are tightened down. Remember,
the tube for the IN post is shorter than the Dip
setup
Tube for the OUT post. The Dip Tube is slightly
angled and the end of it should almost touch the
center of the bottom inside the Brewing Keg.
rinse
first
brew
let's
OUT IN
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
serving 1₃
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Remove the Dispensing Bung Plug from the
keg
Serving Keg. Rotate vent piece to release
pressure. Insert flat-head screwdriver between
setup
cleaning:
vent piece and rubber stopper. Twist and pry
slightly with screwdriver to pop vent piece out.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₄ 1₅
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Use the screwdriver to punch the center red Use the screwdriver to pry out the rubber stopper.
plastic piece down into the Serving Keg. Be careful to not damage it or the Serving Keg.
setup
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₆ 1₇
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Turn the Serving Keg upside down and shake it Inside the Serving Keg mix ½ teaspoon
until the center red plastic piece falls out of the powdered dish washing detergent with enough
opening. Re-assemble the Dispensing Bung Plug. hot tap water to almost fill the keg. Let it soak
setup
The plastic pieces are molded so that they fit into for 10 minutes, longer if there is hardened
each other. build-up.
rinse
first
brew
let's
P O WT E R G E
DE
DER NT
brewing
after
ED
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₈ 1₉
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Use the Keg Brush to scrub the inside of the Place Serving Keg over a waste container or sink.
Serving Keg, making sure to get in contact with all Pull the spout of Serving Keg outward. Twist the
internal walls and crevices of keg, and the outside spout counter clockwise to start dispensing the
setup
of the keg making sure to get the top opening cleaning agent water from keg and through the
and any spot that had contact with beer. Scrub spout. Let flow into sink or waste container for
Dispensing Plug and rinse with clean water. approximately 10 seconds. Turn spout clockwise
rinse
first
to stop dispensing water.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
2節 remeber:
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Dump all water inside Serving Keg, give a quick
never
rinse with clean water. Turn spout counter-
clockwise to allow clean water to flow out for
setup
use
about 5 seconds. Turn clockwise to stop, then
push spout back into keg. Dump all of the water
out of the serving keg. Let air-dry upside down
any
rinse
first
until dry.
cleaning
brew
let's
agent
brewing
after
inside
your beer
ferment
the
pico
hopping
dry
unit.
carbonate
rack &
serving
Powdered detergents
or dry packs should
usage &
care
always be used
in containers
sous vide
separate from
the Pico, like a bucket
or Brewing Keg.
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pico
deep
setup
clean
rinse
first
estimated time:
brew
let's
hands on 10 minutes
(total time: 45 minutes)
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
Should be performed every 3 brew sessions.
hopping
dry
you will need:
• 1 gallon of clean tap water
carbonate
rack &
• 0.5 gallon of distilled water (or reverse osmosis)
• Brewing Keg (if in use you can use a clean container.
See Note below.)
serving
• Keg Cozy
• Keg Wands
• 1 solid dishwashing cleaning tablet
usage &
care
(do NOT use liquid or gel pouches or any common
homebrew cleaning agents)
sous vide
glossary
deep ₁
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Pour 1 gallon of clean tap water into the Brewing
clean
Keg. Slide the Keg Cozy over the Brewing Keg. Drop
the solid cleaning tablet into the Brewing Keg. You
setup
cycle:
can leave the keg lid or seal off during the Deep
Clean cycle.
rinse
first
Note: The cleaning tablet should ONLY go in the
Brewing Keg. Never put it or any other cleaning
agent inside the Water Reservoir.
brew
let's
brewing
after
CLEA
NING
TAB
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₂ ₃
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Connect the BLACK Ball Lock Connector to the OUT Insert the Step Filter with lid into Pico. Turn Pico on. Click
post on the Brewing Keg. Repeat procedure with the Utilities and select DEEP CLEAN.
GRAY Ball Lock Connector to the IN post.
setup
rinse
first
brew
let's
IN
brewing
OUT
after
DEEP CLEAN
CLICK
your beer
ferment
CLICK
DEEP CLEAN
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₄ ₅
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Pour 0.5 gallon of distilled water into the Water Once the Deep Clean cycle begins it will take roughly 35
Reservoir. minutes to complete.
setup
Note: The Brewing Keg will be very HOT after cleaning so
please proceed with caution and only touch the keg’s black
rubber handles.
rinse
first
brew
let's
0.5 GALLON
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
rinse ₆
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Once Deep Clean cycle finishes, carefully dump all liquid
cycle:
from both the Step Filter and the Brewing Keg. Liquid will
be HOT so use caution! Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
setup
Fill the Step Filter with approximately 1 inch of clean tap
water, then insert the Step Filter with lid back into Pico until
it clicks into place.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
tap water
sous vide
glossary
₇ ₈
unboxing
For each Ball Lock Connector, pull up on the outer ring Direct the end of the GRAY Ball Lock Connector (“IN”)
of the Connector and insert a Keg Wand, release the Keg Wand into a waste water container.
ring and make sure it is properly connected to the
setup
Keg Wand.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
OUT IN
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
bill’s
serving
pro tip:
usage &
care
Make sure you use a big
enough waste water container!
The gallon water jug you used
sous vide
to fill the machine is perfect
for this use.
glossary
₉ 1節
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Press Control Knob to start Rinse Cycle and run the Remove the Water Reservoir lid. Insert the end of
pump to clear the drain line. the BLACK Ball Lock Connector (“OUT”) Keg Wand
into the Water Reservoir. Run the pump until the
setup
Reservoir is drained. When the Reservoir is empty
stop the pump by pressing the Control Knob.
rinse
first
CONTROL KNOB
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
11 1₂
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Press the power button on the Pico to turn it off. Unscrew and remove the Inline Filter cap. Remove
the blue Inline Filter cylinder and rinse it thoroughly
using tap water. Put the cleaned cylinder back into
setup
the Inline Filter and screw the Filter cap back on,
finger tight.
rinse
first
POWER
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₃
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Remove the Keg Wands from the Ball Lock
Connectors by pulling up on the outer plastic
rings. Remove the Step Filter and lid from the
setup
Pico and rinse thoroughly with tap water.
Note: If your Brewing Keg is already being used,
rinse
first
use a clean container that can hold up to 1.5
gallons and can withstand temperatures up
to 135°F. The container and liquid will be hot,
brew
let's
so please exercise caution while handling. You
will need both Keg Wands, which will need to
brewing
after
be attached to the BLACK and GRAY Ball Lock
Connector hoses and directed into the container.
The Keg Wand attached to the BLACK Ball Lock
your beer
ferment
Connector will suction water out of the container,
so make sure the end is submerged enough
to suction water. The Keg Wand attached to
hopping
dry
the GRAY Ball Lock Connector will recirculate
water into the container, so make sure its end is
directed inside the container.
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
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step by pico
setup
step: descale
rinse
first
estimated time:
brew
let's
1. Pour 14 ounces of 4. Once the descaling cycle
Descaling Liquid into the finishes, carefully empty all hands on:  minutes
Water Reservoir. Fill the liquid from the Step Filter. (total time:  hour)
brewing
after
rest of the Water Reservoir Fill the Water Reservoir with
with clean tap water 1 gallon of clean tap water.
your beer
ferment
(approximately 1 gallon). Insert the Step Filter with
lid back into the Pico until it
2. Insert the Step Filter with clicks into place. Press the Should be performed after every 20 brews if you are
not using distilled or reverse osmosis water in the Water
hopping
lid into the Pico. Turn Pico on. Control Knob to continue.
dry
Click Utilities and select RUN When the Water Reservoir is Reservoir.
DESCALER. empty (after approximately
carbonate
you will need:
rack &
30 minutes) press the Control
3 . Once the descaling cycle Knob to end the cycle. • 14 oz. Descaling Liquid (Available on
begins, it will take roughly 30 www.picobrew.com/BrewGear)
serving
minutes to complete. When 5. Run a Deep Clean on your • 2 gallons of clean tap water
the Water Reservoir is empty Pico by following the Deep
press the Control Knob to end Clean instructions in the
usage &
care
the cycle. manual.
sous vide
glossary
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sample sous vide
setup
recipes: adapter
instructions.
rinse
first
rare med well
brew
let's
size time temp temp temp
you will need:
steak 1" Thick 1:00 129 136 154
brewing
• Pico, with Step Filter and its lid
after
1.5" Thick 1:30 129 136 154 • Brewing Keg
2" Thick 2:00 129 136 154 • Keg Cozy
your beer
ferment
• Sous Vide Adapter
pork chop 1" Thick 1:30 136 143 158 • 1 gallon of Distilled Water
• Tap water
hopping
boneless • 1 gallon heavy duty Ziploc® bag or a food vacuum
chicken breast 0.5 lb 1:30 140 150 165
dry
sealer system
salmon 1" Thick 0:40 105 123 131 • Food to cook
carbonate
rack &
• 5 quarts of tap water
1-2" 1:00 105 123 131
Thick
serving
time soft med hard
eggs (4) 0:20 167
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care
0:25 168
0:40 168
sous vide
recommended:
glossary
All temperatures are listed in degrees Fahrenheit.

₁ ₂
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Fill the Brewing Keg with 5 quarts of warm tap water. Place the black Keg Seal on the top of the Brew
Keg opening, push in the center until it pops into
Note: 5 Quarts = 1.25 Gallons = One Gallon + 4 Cups = place. Make sure the hole in the center of the Keg
setup
20 Cups = 10.5lbs Water = 4.75 Liters Seal is open. Pull the Keg Cozy over the Brewing
Keg. Attach the BLACK Ball Lock Connector
hose connector to the Brewing Keg post marked
rinse
first
“OUT”. Repeat the procedure with the GRAY Ball
Lock Connector hose (capitalize) on the brew keg
post marked “IN”.
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
OUT IN
hopping
dry
CLICK
carbonate
rack &
CLICK
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₃ ₄
unboxing
Turn the Pico on. Using the Control Knob scroll to Consult the Sous Vide Recipe Table on page 156 for
Sous Vide and press Control Knob to select. the food you are cooking.
setup
Set the desired water temperature for cooking by
turning the Control Knob to scroll to the correct
temperature and pressing the Control Knob to
rinse
first
select and continue to the next step.
brew
let's
sous vide
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
sous vide water temp
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₅ ₆
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Enter the cooking time of your recipe in Hours:Minutes Insert the empty Step Filter and lid into the Pico,
format by turning the Control Knob to scroll to the press Control Knob to continue to the next step.
correct hour or minute and pressing the Control Knob
setup
to select and continue to the next step.
rinse
first
brew
let's
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
00:00
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
₇ ₈
unboxing
Make sure your keg is properly connected and filled Begin preparing your food:
with 5 quarts of water, press the Control Knob to
continue to the next step. Trim and prepare food for cooking. Thicker cuts
setup
of meat or vegetables may require longer cooking
Open the Water Reservoir lid on top of the Pico and fill time. Add any spices or aromatic to the food
the reservoir with 1 gallon of distilled (or RO) water. before sealing the bag(s).
rinse
first
Press the Control Knob to begin heating up the water
to the designated cooking temperature. For sous vide Vacuum seal the food or insert into a 1 gallon
recipes or cooking sessions that go over 3.5 hours you heavy duty freezer Ziploc® bag with the air
brew
let's
might need to add more distilled water to the reservoir squeezed out and fully sealed.
during the cooking process, check on it as needed.
brewing
after
your beer
ferment
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
lindsey’s
pro tip:
serving
To get most of the air out of a Ziploc
bag seal the bag but leave about 1” of
bag unsealed. Submerge Ziploc® bag of
food in water and as the bag submerges
usage &
care
the water pressure will squeeze the
air out for you. Right before the bag is
fully submerged seal up that last 1” of
sous vide
the bag and pull out of water. The bag
should be mostly air-tight and ready to
sous vide.
glossary
₉ 1節
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When the water has reached cooking temperature the Place food bag(s) in Step Filter. If using a Ziploc®
Pico will beep. Press the Control Knob to silence the bag, place bag(s) against the side of the Step Filter
alarm. Remove the Step Filter and its lid from Pico. with the top hanging out over the edge of Step
setup
Place the Sous Vide Adapter in the back section of the Filter. Once you place the Step Filter lid on it will
Step Filter so the hole on the backside of the Adapter clamp the bag(s) into place. Vacuum sealed bags
covers up the drain hole in the back of the Step Filter. should sink to bottom. If necessary, place a food-
rinse
first
The tapered front of the Adapter should be facing the safe object on top of bag(s) to make sure they will
front of the Step Filter. Press down so the Adapter is stay fully submerged in the water during the entire
firmly in place. See below diagram. cooking process.
brew
let's
Place lid on Step Filter, clamping any Ziploc® bags
in place. Make sure the lid holes are in the correct
brewing
after
places (see diagram) and that the black steam
deflector is towards the front and facing upward.
your beer
ferment
Insert Step Filter with lid into Pico.
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
11
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Select “Start Cooking” on-screen by pressing the
Control Knob. This will begin the sous vide cooking When the sous vide process is finished:
process using the time and temperature you selected. • You can select “Drain” option on-screen and this
setup
You will be able to view the temperature and remaining will drain water from Step Filter to Brewing Keg,
cooking time on the Pico screen. If at any time you this step makes it easier to get the Step Filter out
need to pause the cooking process turn the Control without spilling water. Use tongs to take food out
rinse
first
Knob to reveal the “Pause System” option and press of Step Filter.
Control Knob to select and pause cooking. When • Or, select “Exit” on-screen and carefully remove
ready to resume cooking make sure the Step Filter is Step Filter from Pico, be cautious as the water
brew
let's
inserted correctly then select “Continue Cooking” on- inside will be warm. Use tongs to take food out of
screen using the Control Knob. Step Filter.
brewing
• Cut open vacuum-sealed bag(s) or open Ziploc®
after
When Pico is finished cooking the screen will say bag(s). Dispose of bag(s).
“Finished” and an alarm will sound for 60 seconds. • Season food to preference. Sear on hot pan or
your beer
ferment
You can turn the alarm off by pressing the Control grill (optional).
Knob.
Note: If you do not exit after the cooking is finished
hopping
dry
If you plan on searing any food after cooking make sure Pico will automatically hold the cooking temperature.
to prepare the pan or grill a few minutes before the Any food still in the Pico will continue to cook.
Pico is finished cooking your food. A simple way
carbonate
rack &
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
serving
sear is achieved.
usage &
care
sous vide
glossary
1₂
unboxing
Disconnect both Ball Lock Connector hoses from Unscrew and remove the Inline Filter cap attached to
Brewing Keg. Dispose of water in both Step Filter the BLACK Ball Lock Connector hose. Remove the blue
and Brewing Keg. filter insert and rinse it thoroughly using tap water.
setup
Place it back in the Inline Filter and screw the filter cap
If you plan on doing another sous vide session right back on, finger tight.
away you can reuse the distilled water in the Water
rinse
first
Reservoir, check to see if you need to add more. If Thoroughly clean and rinse the Step Filter, lid, Brewing
you are not going to do another sous vide session Keg, and black Keg Seal.
insert an empty Step Filter back into the Pico.
brew
let's
Detach the BLACK Ball Lock Connector hose from
the Brewing Keg. Attach a clean Keg Wand to the
brewing
after
BLACK Ball Lock Connector and direct the wand
into the Water Reservoir. Select “Start Vacuum” to
begin suctioning out the remaining water and press
your beer
ferment
the Control Knob to stop the vacuum when there
OUT IN
is no more water in the reservoir. Press the power
button to turn Pico off.
hopping
dry
carbonate
rack &
serving
usage &
care
sous vide
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood,
glossary
shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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everything
correctly.
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adjunct A fermentable addition to the mash that dry hop The addition of hops after initial fermentation
includes sugars, syrups, and unmalted cereal to increase hop aroma without increasing hop
grains such as corn, rice, oats that provide bitterness.
setup
extra sugars in the wort.
esters Aromatic flavor compound created by yeast
aerate Introducing oxygen into the wort to make sure during fermentation. Esters contribute fruity
rinse
first
yeast can reproduce abundantly. aromas to beers.
ale A generic term used for beers that are created fermentation The process where yeast break down sugars
brew
let's
using a top-fermenting yeast strain at a higher into carbon dioxide (CO₂) and alcohol.
temperature than lager yeast strains.
brewing
hops
after
Hops are the flower cones of a the hop plant,
bacteria Single-celled organisms that reproduce used to contribute bitterness, aroma, and
quickly in specific environments. Integral anti-microbial qualities to beer. Commercially
your beer
ferment
to specific beer styles, particularly sours, available in pellet, plugs, whole cone, or
and considered an off-flavor and flaw in the extracted forms.
majority of all other beer styles.
hopping
krausen
dry
Thick, moussy foam on the top of fermenting
bung A plug inserted into the Bung Hole at the top wort that occurs during the beginning of
of a cask or keg. fermentation.
carbonate
rack &
carbonation Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a naturally occurring lager A generic term used for beers that are created
by-product of fermentation. Keg Conditioning using a bottom-fermenting yeast strain at a
serving
is natural carbonation created during lower temperature than ale yeast strains. Also
fermentation when yeast metabolize sugars. a term for cold-storing a beer for an extended
Forced carbonation is the addition of CO₂ to amount of time.
usage &
care
the final beer.
malt Barley, or other grains, used during the
sous vide
dough in Part of the mash process where grains soak to mash and brewing process. Contributes a
activate and distribute temperature-specific wide range of flavors from uncooked bread
enzymes. to roasted coffee, depending on its kiln or
glossary
roasted level.

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mash The process of steeping milled grains in wort Unfermented liquid containing sugars
hot water in order to activate enzymes and extracted from the malt grain during the
extract sugars from the malt. mash process. Adding yeast to wort starts
setup
the fermentation process which transforms
phenols Chemical compounds derived from yeast the wort into beer.
activity during fermentation. Vary from spicy,
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first
peppery, smoky, medicinal, and many more. yeast Single-celled fungus that breaks down
sugars in the wort during fermentation
into carbon dioxide, alcohol, and creates
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let's
pitch The process of adding yeast to cooled wort to various phenols or esters.
start fermentation.
brewing
after
priming The act of adding a small amount of sugar imperial and metric conversion table
to fermented beer in order to restart
your beer
ferment
fermentation and create carbonation inside imperial metric
bottle or keg.
0.5 gallon 1.9 liters
hopping
psi 1 gallon 3.8 liters
dry
Pounds per square inch.
2.5 gallons 9.5 liters
trub A solid material composed of yeast, proteins,
carbonate
rack &
3 gallons 11.4 liters
and hop particles that fall out of solution
during brewing and fermentation 75-84 F 23.9-28.9 C
serving
70-74 F 21.2-23.3 C
wild yeast Yeast that is naturally airborne and
ubiquitous. Typically used in sours or wild ales, 65-69 F 18.3-20.6 C
considered an off-flavor in a majority of other
usage &
care
beer styles.
sous vide
glossary
we brewing notes
highly
suggest
using the
following
pages to
document
your
brewing
journey.
scribble,
doodle,
record.
it's up
to you.
brewing notes brewing notes
brewing notes brewing notes
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