The Pinter all-in-one brewing system has been a hot topic on our site, drawing in homebrewers eager to see if this compact brewing vessel is the real deal. With the holiday season behind us, we’re still getting our hands on more Pinter kits, and this time, it’s a BrewDog Punk IPA clone. BrewDog, a brewery known for its bold flavors and aggressive marketing, has partnered with Pinter to bring this kit to the homebrewing world. Given Punk IPA’s reputation for intense hop character and big flavors, we were curious to see how well this system could deliver the goods.
Brewing Ingredients and Process Details
Like other Pinter kits, this one is designed for ease of use, making it a great starting point for beginners. The process starts with a hopped wort concentrate that you mix with water before adding the included yeast. After fermentation in the Pinter vessel for 7-10 days, a hop extract cartridge releases additional hop character into the beer during conditioning. The final step involves refrigerating the vessel for a few days before serving. This kit clocks in at 5.8% ABV, a bit lower than BrewDog’s commercial Punk IPA (7.5%), but still within the range of a moderate-strength IPA. The end result is a beer with notable bitterness, a resinous mouthfeel, and an intriguing mix of fruit-forward aromas—guava, green melon, and even a touch of berry.
Pinter Punk IPA – The Verdict
Tasting this Pinter-brewed Punk IPA clone was an interesting experience. It certainly had the bitterness you’d expect from a West Coast-style IPA, though the hop profile leaned more modern than classic pine-and-citrus. The beer had a strong initial fruitiness, followed by a punch of lingering bitterness. While it lacked some nuance, it was still an enjoyable, well-fermented beer. For new homebrewers, the Pinter remains an easy entry into the hobby, and even for seasoned brewers, it’s a quick way to sneak in a batch without committing a whole day. Just be mindful of where you place it during fermentation—unexpected CO2 releases at 3 AM can make for some surprising wake-up calls! Cheers to another Pinter adventure!