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What Is MiniBrew?Updated 2 months ago

MiniBrew is your go-to destination in the beer world, offering a connected device that opens doors to the largest marketplace for ready-to-go beer kits or the opportunity to craft your own recipes and brew 5-6 liters of beer, ready in 3-30 days.

Utilising MiniBrew’s proprietary one-vessel technology to create a variety of styles, including alcohol-free Lagers, Ales, IPAs, Stouts, and more, all using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With MiniBrew, expect perfect results, every time!

Designed and certified for household use, MiniBrew is suitable for any living space, ensuring convenience and safety. For commercial ventures, businesses can leverage MiniBrew to produce recipes or offer beer for resale, revolutionizing the way people enjoy beer.


Why are we here?

  1. We tend to forget that the most iconic craft beers have been brewed in a garage or at home first, before they become widely available. MiniBrew is here to bring back the optimism to help other create iconic beers. 

  2. At MiniBrew, a team of pioneers work at the intersection of technology and brewing to create the ultimate beer experience. The team believes in removing complexity and eliminating bottles and cans to reduce CO2 with 1/3 compared to big beer.  The vision is large as MiniBrew is doing for beer what Dyson did for Vacuums and what Nest did for Homes. Rethinking technology and connectivity for better results

  3. In you wondering, what if they guys are no longer there, rest assured we make the software open-source so you can continue to realise your dreams.

MiniBrew History

  1. In the last six years, MiniBrew has evolved through multiple iterations to perfect the beer-making process. Our journey began in 2018 with the launch of our first alpha (Pilot Production 1 -1815) )and beta models (Pilot Production 2 -1839), shipped to a select group of customers for valuable feedback.

  2. For all Alpha or Beta purchases directly from MiniBrew, customers are eligible to receive a replacement Smart Keg. While the base station remains fully functional, it is important to note that we do not support these models for new firmware releases.

MiniBrew models GEN 1 / 2 / 3

Since 2019, MiniBrew has been dedicated to innovation based on valuable customer feedback. This has led to the introduction of several new models, each offering incremental improvements: 

  1. Beta v1 - serial number: 1915 
  2. Generation 1 - serial number: 1935
  3. Generation 2  - serial number: 2121
  4. Generation 3 - serial number 2403

Each version has a seperate serial number. Start with the year (19) and week (15) when i't made in the factory.


Difference models GEN 1 / 2 / 3

The Gen 3 MiniBrew represents our ongoing commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. It incorporates the feedback and suggestions from our customers, along with stronger materials in area's that broke down due misgauge of the product, such robust gears of the hop carousel, thicker mash tun, double lock mechanism.

The main difference between the GEN 3 and GEN 3 Pro/Pro+ models lies in the number of extra Smart Kegs included and the duration of the free membership, which ranges from 3 to 6 free months. The Base station and Smart keg is the same for all models. Here is a quick overview of MniBrew's offering:

Here are the key distinctions:

Design and Appearance:

GEN 1/2: The GEN 2 MiniBrew features a sleek and compact design with a modern look and wooden cover. It has a black and silver color scheme, making it an attractive addition to any kitchen in home use.

GEN 3: The GEN 3 MiniBrew maintains the sleek design of its predecessor but introduces panel design to give a sense of warm and vibrant feeling making it possible to use in home and professional kitchen.

Brewing Technology:

GEN 1/2: The GEN 2 MiniBrew incorporates advanced brewing technology to ensure consistent and high-quality beer production. It offers a user-friendly interface and various brewing programs to choose from.

GEN 3: The GEN 3 MiniBrew builds upon the brewing technology of its predecessor and may feature enhancements. It has improved temperature control up to 19 degrees delta (vs 17 degrees).

Connectivity and Software:

GEN 1/2/3: All models are designed to connect to our MiniBrew app or browser, allowing you to control and monitor your brewing process remotely. The browser provides access to recipes, brewing statistics, and the ability to share your creations with the MiniBrew community. Upgraded are made over the air. 

Upgrades and Improvements:

GEN 1/2: The GEN 1 is our first and GEN 2 our second-generation product, Both product has undergone rigorous testing and received valuable feedback from our community of users. It benefits from improvements and refinements based on the learnings from the initial release.


Getting Started with MiniBrew

New to MiniBrew?

If you are new MiniBrew user, learn how to set-up your account and get started with MiniBrew.

Are you thinking about getting a MiniBrew?

For orders within EU and countries such as Switzerland's, Norway, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, please visit the MiniBrew shop to get either a GEN 3, GEN 3 Pro or GEN 3 Pro+. If you are based in USA please visit our partner shop, Exobrew.com - They are accepting pre-order for delivery in 2024. Visit our guide for Using the MiniBrew 

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