Editor’s Note: I used to dream of brewing my own beer, but the traditional home brewing process was a nightmare – messy, time-consuming, and often disappointing. Then I found Pinter….and everything changed.
Before Pinter: Home Brewing Was a Total Fiasco
A few years ago, when my wife and I bought our first home, I figured it was the perfect time to finally dive into home brewing. I got the full setup: fermentation buckets, airlocks, bottles, and a bunch of ingredients.
The reality? It was a long, messy, and mostly disappointing process. I spent weeks waiting for the beer to ferment, only to botch the carbonation or end up with a brew that tasted like vinegar! Not to mention, it took up a ridiculous amount of space in our kitchen.
And with two kids running around, I barely have time to finish a cup of coffee in the morning, let alone babysit a complicated brewing process. I figured my home brewing days were over – until I found Pinter.
Now with Pinter: Fresh Beer, Zero Hassle
I came across Pinter while scrolling online after a 2 AM baby wake-up. The idea of brewing fresh beer at home without the mess and hassle sounded too good to be true. But after reading some glowing reviews and seeing that new subscribers get two free beer packs (which make 24 pints), a free tasting glass, free shipping, and the Pinter on the house, I saw no risk in giving the Pinter subscription a shot.
Game. Changer.
With Pinter, there’s no complicated setup or need for a dedicated brewing space or electrical outlet. The machine itself is sleek, fits right in my fridge, and brews beer in as little as a week. It’s like having a personal pub, minus the pricey pints and sticky floors.
The 3-step process couldn’t be easier. First, I purify the Pinter with a quick rinse and purifying powder. Then, I mix water with the Fresh Press, add yeast, and let it ferment on the Brewing Dock for a few days — no outlet needed. Once that’s done, I pop it in the fridge for conditioning – letting the flavors develop and the beer naturally carbonate.
After a few more days, I tap it straight from the Pinter and down a fresh, perfectly chilled pint. No guesswork, no mess, just great beer.
I wasn’t expecting pub-quality beer from something this quick and simple, but each pint is flavorful and exactly how I like it. Even my friends – who were doubtful at first – admit my Pinter beer is way better than our favorite sports bar’s. And after tasting my beer, most of them now have Pinters of their own!
One of the biggest wins? The variety. Pinter offers over 20+ beer styles, including crisp lagers, bold IPAs, hard ciders, wheat beers, and stouts – and they’re constantly adding more. With their subscription, I get fresh beer packs delivered to my door every four weeks, so I can always try something new without committing to massive batches of a single brew.
Each batch yields 12 pints – at only $2.20 per pint! – and lasts 30 days in the fridge after brewing. Plus, it’s way more sustainable – no bottles, no waste, just fresh beer on tap when I want it.
Final Thoughts: Why I’ll Never Go Back
Pinter captures the best parts of home brewing and strips away the headaches. It’s fast, it’s fresh, so I can enjoy terrific beer without sacrificing my precious time – or the entire kitchen.
I love it so much that I ended up buying a second Pinter (minus the Brewing Dock). Now, there’s always a batch brewing while I can enjoy a fresh pint straight from the tap. Because let’s be honest, once you get used to fresh beer on tap, there’s no going back.
If you’re a busy dad like me who wants to pour your own perfect pint at home but doesn’t have the patience for the old-school brewing process, trust me – Pinter is the way to go. Cheers to fresh beer, made simple.