festbier
Well-Known Member
I'm sure these guys have been mentioned on here before but here is a letter I sent them. I'm not completely sold on the idea, as it takes out the hands-on element of brewing. However, it would free up a lot of time to get into something else, like yeast culturing.
http://picobrew.com
Here it is:
Hello, I am a home brewer with a few years of experience. I like the idea of the PicoBrew system as it obviously eliminates a vast percentage of the effort (however, some, even myself at times, claim that is what home brewing is all about). Anyway, I would like to get more detailed information on the operation of the system. Aside from tweaking the recipes, how much more is controlled by the brewer (temps, sparge/boil time)? Also, what is the estimated brewhouse efficiency when following the recipe (as long as you don't pack in a ton of grain or too small of an amount)? Lastly, over time certain mechanical parts will need to be replaced. Is this something the brewer will be able to do?
An information video that is developed for home brewers that answers questions, such as the ones listed above would be helpful. Simply stating that all the work is done for you is ok for some, but most home brewers (which will be a great percentage of your clients) need to know more.
Also, one of your videos mentioned that the PicoBrew system eliminates the "home brew taste". That is total BS, and a disgrace to people who brew the right way and do a damn good job at it. There is no "home brew taste" that is unique to home brewed beer, unless we're talking about freshness. Which, in that case, we would not want to eliminate.
Sorry for the rant. All in all, I am interested in your system and would like to know a little more technical information, as it pertains to the DIY type of person that is your typical home brewer. Thank you.
Regards,
Brian Bearden
Hollywood, FL
http://picobrew.com
Here it is:
Hello, I am a home brewer with a few years of experience. I like the idea of the PicoBrew system as it obviously eliminates a vast percentage of the effort (however, some, even myself at times, claim that is what home brewing is all about). Anyway, I would like to get more detailed information on the operation of the system. Aside from tweaking the recipes, how much more is controlled by the brewer (temps, sparge/boil time)? Also, what is the estimated brewhouse efficiency when following the recipe (as long as you don't pack in a ton of grain or too small of an amount)? Lastly, over time certain mechanical parts will need to be replaced. Is this something the brewer will be able to do?
An information video that is developed for home brewers that answers questions, such as the ones listed above would be helpful. Simply stating that all the work is done for you is ok for some, but most home brewers (which will be a great percentage of your clients) need to know more.
Also, one of your videos mentioned that the PicoBrew system eliminates the "home brew taste". That is total BS, and a disgrace to people who brew the right way and do a damn good job at it. There is no "home brew taste" that is unique to home brewed beer, unless we're talking about freshness. Which, in that case, we would not want to eliminate.
Sorry for the rant. All in all, I am interested in your system and would like to know a little more technical information, as it pertains to the DIY type of person that is your typical home brewer. Thank you.
Regards,
Brian Bearden
Hollywood, FL