# The Zymatic has landed! **URL:** \ **Category:** Systems, Gear, & DIY\ **Created:** [February 19, 2015, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199 "2015-02-19T16:40:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/1 "2015-02-19T16:40:20Z")
Received the Zymatic demo unit yesterday.  I’m working through how to use it and hopefully I’ll brew with it this weekend or early next week.  Should be a real learning experience! [ ![0218151502.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/original/2X/6/639b4675b814940167cb132adc12b423184dd67d.jpeg) ](http://s794.photobucket.com/user/dennyconn/media/0218151502.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![cascadesrunner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/cascadesrunner/32/13518_2.png) [@cascadesrunner](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/cascadesrunner)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/2 "2015-02-19T17:52:36Z")
Looking forward to that report. ---
**Author:** ![alestateyall](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/alestateyall/32/21186_2.png) [@alestateyall](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/alestateyall)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/3 "2015-02-19T18:28:32Z")
Me too. ---
**Author:** ![stevo155](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@stevo155](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/stevo155)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/4 "2015-02-19T19:15:10Z")
Definitely looking forward to your honest review.  I am interested in the advantages and disadvantages of this system. With the winter we are having this year, I definitely need a system for brewing inside.  I haven’t brewed since the end of November. ---
**Author:** ![skatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/skatz/32/6982_2.png) [@skatz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/skatz)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/5 "2015-02-19T19:25:45Z")
Can you post a shot with a shaker pint for scale when you have time? ---
**Author:** ![wort-h.o.g](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/wort-h.o.g/32/11975_2.png) [@wort-h.o.g](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/wort-h.o.g)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/6 "2015-02-19T19:58:30Z")
> [@](#): > > Can you post a shot with a shaker pint for scale when you have time? Here Steve, let me google that for you… ;D [http://lmgtfy.com/?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picobrew.com%2FShop%2Fproductdetails.cshtml%2F0](http://lmgtfy.com/?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picobrew.com%2FShop%2Fproductdetails.cshtml%2F0) Dimensions (WxDxH): 20.5"x14.5"x17"     Weight: 50 lbs     9lb capacity grain compartment     4 hop cages with capacity of 1.5oz each     802.11 b/g WiFi + Ethernet     Web-browser based [PicoBrew.com](http://PicoBrew.com) software     Arduino-based firmware environment     USB connection to PC required for firmware updates     1500W heating element     Power connection: 120V/15amp ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/7 "2015-02-19T21:53:17Z")
Turns out wifi is required to use it.  That means I’ll be brewing in the house, not the garage.  Also, you need to build recipes using their online software and then d/l them to the Zymatic.  It’s VERY different than what I’m used to. ---
**Author:** ![thirsty\_monk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/thirsty_monk/32/8400_2.png) [@thirsty\_monk](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/thirsty_monk)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/8 "2015-02-20T00:38:35Z")
> [@denny](#): > > Turns out wifi is required to use it.  That means I’ll be brewing in the house, not the garage.  Also, you need to build recipes using their online software and then d/l them to the Zymatic.  It’s VERY different than what I’m used to. We need to be all connected. No more batch sparge Denny. ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/9 "2015-02-20T01:06:25Z")
> [@thirsty\_monk](#): > > > [@denny](#): > > > > Turns out wifi is required to use it.  That means I’ll be brewing in the house, not the garage.  Also, you need to build recipes using their online software and then d/l them to the Zymatic.  It’s VERY different than what I’m used to. > > We need to be all connected. No more batch sparge Denny. At least not in the next few brews, Leos.  This thing is very cool technologically.  It will be interesting to see if it’s worth it.  OTOH, they recognize there’s a kind of specialized market for it.  People who are short on time are ine segment.  Also, they’ve had disabled people buy them and now they can brew.  I think that’s pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![thirsty\_monk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/thirsty_monk/32/8400_2.png) [@thirsty\_monk](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/thirsty_monk)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/10 "2015-02-20T01:08:06Z")
I saw a few videos on their web site. It does look interesting I have to agree. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![rjfarel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/rjfarel/32/761_2.png) [@rjfarel](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/rjfarel)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/11 "2015-02-20T01:23:33Z")
I’ve done 23 batches on mine since October.  Fabulous machine! ---
**Author:** ![majorvices](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/majorvices/32/12825_2.png) [@majorvices](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/majorvices)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/12 "2015-02-20T13:10:57Z")
> [@denny](#): > > Received the Zymatic demo unit yesterday.  I’m working through how to use it and hopefully I’ll brew with it this weekend or early next week.  Should be a real learning experience! > > [ > ![0218151502.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/original/2X/6/639b4675b814940167cb132adc12b423184dd67d.jpeg) > ](http://s794.photobucket.com/user/dennyconn/media/0218151502.jpg.html) traitor! ---
**Author:** ![pjruppel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b5a626/32.png) [@pjruppel](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/pjruppel)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/13 "2015-02-20T16:20:04Z")
Gort - klaatu barada nikto Just in case… [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/original/3X/3/e/3e6a574a3733277b5cfeb56d8bf824fc0fa7194d.jpeg "Gort, klaatu barada nikto.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqSIA2ISTvA) ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/14 "2015-02-20T16:34:33Z")
> [@majorvices](#): > > > [@denny](#): > > > > Received the Zymatic demo unit yesterday.  I’m working through how to use it and hopefully I’ll brew with it this weekend or early next week.  Should be a real learning experience! > > > > [ > > ![0218151502.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/original/2X/6/639b4675b814940167cb132adc12b423184dd67d.jpeg) > > ](http://s794.photobucket.com/user/dennyconn/media/0218151502.jpg.html) > > traitor! Hey, I’m an experimenter and this is an experiment!  Which reminds me…did you have a chance to do the survey yet?  ;D Hey, I’m an experimenter and this is an experiment!  That reminds me…do the survey yet? ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/15 "2015-02-20T16:35:40Z")
> [@rjfarel](#): > > I’ve done 23 batches on mine since October.  Fabulous machine! Cool!  It’s a real adjustment to my way of thinking.  I only realized last night that it had to be a no sparge system!  Yeah, I’m a but slow sometimes… ---
**Author:** ![jrdunne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/jrdunne/32/4550_2.png) [@jrdunne](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jrdunne)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/16 "2015-02-20T19:48:51Z")
> [@denny](#): > > Also, they’ve had disabled people buy them and now they can brew.  I think that’s pretty cool. Agreed.  If there are no other redeeming features, this is a pretty nice one. ---
**Author:** ![klickitat\_jim](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/klickitat_jim/32/6601_2.png) [@klickitat\_jim](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/klickitat_jim)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/17 "2015-02-20T23:59:25Z")
What are you brewing, Dave?                          Dave? ---
**Author:** ![69franx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/69franx/32/10699_2.png) [@69franx](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/69franx)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2015, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/18 "2015-02-21T00:00:18Z")
That’s awesome Jim! ---
**Author:** ![jrdunne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/jrdunne/32/4550_2.png) [@jrdunne](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jrdunne)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/19 "2015-02-21T00:47:36Z")
Dave?  Dave’s not home. ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199/20 "2015-02-21T17:04:46Z")
> [@klickitat\_jim](#): > > What are you brewing, Dave?                          Dave? Dave’s not here, man. OK, different movie, but I always think of that when I hear “Dave”! [Next page](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/the-zymatic-has-landed/19199.md?page=2)