US-based PicoBrew has launched a new fluid distribution capability to its Z series brewing system.

The Z series is an extension of PicoBrew’s home brewing technologies Zymatic and Pico, which are integrated with parallelism and modularity.

It is said that the system is able to cold-brew coffee in two hours through continuous water recirculation, resulting in nearly two gallons of cold-brewed coffee or concentrate.

The extract is marked with batch sizes and concentration strength, which is determined by the coffee-to-water ratio.

“Our Z series machines are universal liquid processors because of their flexibility to control fluid flow over different ingredient compartments.”

PicoBrew co-founder and chief science officer Jim Mitchell said: “In 2013 when we launched the Zymatic, we maintained our energy by consuming kegs of very low-acid, mellow coffee that we brewed on that device.

“Eight years later, we’ve perfected all types of coffee for the Z series, especially cold brew, which is enormously popular in our lab. The same processes we use to pull off that great extraction of flavours and aromas from hops and grain, it turns out, produce excellent extraction from coffee beans.

“Our Z series machines are universal liquid processors because of their flexibility to control fluid flow over different ingredient compartments, exquisite temperature control, timing controlled by computer, and more. The Z is really a small batch beverage production facility in a single unit.”

Enabling customers to scale from one to ten gallons of beer, kombucha or cold brew coffee, the Z series’ brewing appliance can be used by homebrewers, professional breweries and restaurants.

Capria Ventures managing partner Will Poole said: “We have a Pico for the office and a Zymatic at home.

“The millennials in our company love it when I refill the kegerator. The new Z series looks like an even better solution, now I can brew Paks or use loose grains and hops on the same machine!”

The Z series’ brewing appliances are available online for pre-order and shipment will begin from July this year.