Can you still use PicoBrew?
In 2018 they launched the Pico Z for breweries or restaurants to make pilot batches of beer. These machines range from $399 for the Pico C up to $2749 for the Pico Z. Unfortunately for the brewing world, PicoBrew has since gone out of business and things like their Pico Paks are no longer available.
What will happen to PicoBrew?
One of the original Kickstarter success stories, PicoBrew, is likely going out of business permanently, according to The Spoon. The company tried to make brewing beer at home as easy as making coffee, but recently went into receivership.
Did PicoBrew go out of business?
In February, the company filed for bankruptcy in Washington state, and moved to court-managed receivership. In April, PicoBrew was put up for auction. Late last week the company was purchased by a former bridge lender, and the founding team (CEO Bill Mitchell, his brother Jim Mitchell and Avi Geiger) was let go.
Can I still buy Picopaks?
Since you can no longer buy Pico Paks, you need a way to load ingredients into these devices without small particles clogging up the tubing that cycles the wort through. Pico Paks were basically disposable pods with filter screens built into them.
Who bought PicoBrew?
PB Funding Group That same lender, Bellevue-based PB Funding Group, on April 22 agreed to purchase PicoBrew through a $7.5 million credit bid — the group didn't put up new money, but deducted that amount from the loan debt owed in order to gain the company's assets. The deal was court-approved and finalized May 8.
How do I use Picostill?
0:072:45PicoBrew How-To: Extracting Citrus Oil with the PicoStill — YouTubeYouTube
Is Brewie out of business?
Even though there is no official word it appears that Brewie is out of business! The website is gone! There are reports on Brewie Users Group on Facebook that Brewie is refusing to receive units that have been shipped for repair!