GrowlerWerks UKEG TWIST User manual

User Manual
HARD SELTZER MAKER
GrowlerWerks, Inc.
1690 SE Haig St
Portland, OR 97202
Tel: [phone]
For help with the uKeg Twist contact:
[e-mail]
For parts and accessories visit:
www.growlerwerks.com/collections/ukeg-twist
SELTZER MAKER
Additional Information and How-To

COMPONENTS QUICK START
QUICK CLEANING
Bottle
Regulator
COCartridge
Straw
Cap
Restrictor
Filter
Add ice, ingredients, and
water to ”FULL” line
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
Screw on cap Insert CO2 cartridge
Screw in regulator until
audible gas released
Shake for about 1
minute, then let rest for
about 5 minutes
Rotate spout outward
to drink, rotate inward
to lock
Drink from the spout like
drinking from a straw
Press “DISPENSE” button
to pour into a glass
Hold down “DISPENSE”
button until all pressure
is relieved
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
Remove Cap
Remove Regulator and
recycle cartridge
Remove Straw and
Restrictor
Flush Cap by running
spout under water while
pushing Dispense button
Rinse Bottle, Straw and
Restrictor
If needed, remove Filter
and clean
Allow all components
to air dry
1. Add enough ice so that there is still some left after shaking.
One or two handfuls of ice should be sufficient.
2. If you’re unhappy with how a recipe pours, try adding less
sugar or replacing sugar with a different sweetener. Agave
nectar or stevia are much less prone to foaming.
3. If you’d like more carbonation in your drink, try shaking for
another 30 seconds. The drink will also naturally carbonate
as it sits.
4. If you’d like to make teas or other infusions using leaves or
solid materials, we recommend making the infusion first
then filter and transfer to the Twist.
• DO NOT attempt to remove regulator while the cap is still on the bottle
• DO NOT clean plastic components in dishwasher (bottle is top-rack
dishwasher safe)
• DO NOT store or use with liquids over 120°F
• Excessive suspended particles may lead to clogs or leaks
• DO NOT ll past “FULL” line
MIXING YOUR DRINK
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Add to TWIST:
1. Handful of ice
2. 3oz (2 shots) of vodka for
Twist 24, 4.5oz (3 shots) for
Twist 36
3. Add TWIST flavoring per
label instructions
4. Top off with cold filtered
water to “FULL” line
Quick Hard Seltzer Recipe

MAINTENANCE
1. The uKeg Twist should maintain adequate pressure to carbonate and dispense the entire contents for
up to 8 hours. If you find the uKeg Twist unable to dispense:
2. There is a safety lock that prevents the Regulator from being unscrewed while the cap is on the bottle.
If the Regulator cannot unscrew after the cap has been removed, use a small screwdriver or paper
clip and push into the small hole beside the regulator. This will push the lock down into the unlocked
position.
3. A filter screen is included with your Twist. This screen should be used anytime you’re putting fresh fruits
in the Twist.
Cartridge seal
retainer
Regulator
Cartridge seal
Restrictor
Filter
1. Always inspect the cartridge seal before use. If the cartridge seal looks warn or damaged, or if there
is a small amount of gas leakage around the cap rim when the cartridge is first pierced, replace the
cartridge seal before using.
a. Squeeze the tabs on the Cartridge Seal Retainer and pull down.
b. Remove and replace the Cartridge Seal. Be sure to install the seal in the correct orientation.
(The smaller lobe should point outward)
c. Push the Cartridge Seal Retainer into the Regulator until both tabs snap out and engage.
2. If using again right away…. Check that the cartridge seal is not crushed, run under warm water to
quickly re-form seal.
3. Remove the Filter to clean after using fruit or other solids to flavor the uKeg Twist.
a. Use a small screwdriver or other flat tool to pop the Filter out of the Restrictor.
b. Clean the filter with small brush or sponge, let fully dry
c. Replace Filter into the Restrictor by gently pushing around the edge until it clicks in place
4. When reinstalling the straw, for best performance push the straw in firmly to fully seal it.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue
This is an indication the over-pressure release was activated. If the release stops
quickly and everything works normally afterward, change the cartridge seal (see
maintenance section) before next use. Replacement seals available at growlerwerks.
com
If the release continues, follow these steps: 1- Turn the Twist upside down and
release pressure by holding the Dispense button. 2 – Remove Cap. 3 – Unscrew
Regulator 4 – Replace the Cartridge Seal (see maintenance section) 5 – einstall the
cap and try another cartridge 6 – If the issue persists, contact customer support.
The main cap seal may be damaged. Replacements available at growlerwerks.com
Solution
There is no drink being
dispensed, or drink is
dispensing very slowly.
The cartridge may not have pierced. Try screwing the regulator another ¼ turn or so.
There may be a blockage at the filter. If drink is dispensing slowly use as normal,
then remove and thoroughly clean filter.
If the Twist is not dispensing at all, try to remove the cap. If the cap comes off easily
then the Twist ran out of gas.
• Check all seals and replace any that show signs of damage.
• Retry with a new cartridge. Sometimes cartridges are only partially filled
• If problem persists, contact customer service
If the Twist is not dispensing at all, and the cap is too tight to easily remove, then the
filter has become completely blocked.
• Turn the Twist upside down and press Dispense button. Gas should escape
until the Twist is depressurized.
• Remove the Cap and Remove the Filter and Restrictor to inspect
• Clean any blockages and retry. The drink may contain too many small
particles, in this case filter the drink through a strainer and replace. Next time
use a tea ball or infuser cage to hold solids.
There is a lot of air in the
straw before the drink comes
out, having to use the button
to drink properly.
The straw may not be properly seated. Clean the straw, make sure there is nothing
inside the straw port, and push firmly to seat.
There may be an issue with the valve diaphragm. Contact customer support.
Gas, liquid and/or foam
is released around the
perimeter of the cap when
the cartridge is pierced.
There may be an issue with the valve diaphragm. Contact customer support.
growlerwerks.com
All of the drink immediately
dispenses when the
cartridges is pierced.
The drink valve is damaged or missing. Contact customer support for help.
The Spout seal is missing or damaged. Contact customer support
Gas escapes from around he
regulaor when a carridge
is pierced.
The cartridge is too long. Refer to the Approved CO2 Cartridges page at
growlerwerks.com
The Regulator seal is missing or damaged. Contact customer support
It feels like you are
continuously pulling air in
while drinking. Or liquid seeps
around the Dispense button
while serving.
a. If there seems to be too low of pressure to dispense, try shaking the Twist for a few
seconds then try again.
b. If there still not enough pressure to dispense, you can remove the cap to pour the last of
your drink.
c. If pressure was still present in the bottle, the inlet filter may be clogged, follow the
procedure outlined in the troubleshooting guide, section 2 for removing and cleaning the
filter.
d. Be sure to check the cap seal, regulator seal and the cartridge seal. Worn or damaged
seals can lead to premature loss of pressure in the uKeg Twist.
USING THE TWIST
Regulator
Seal
Cartridge well fills up with
liquid when the cap is
screwed on.
There is debris stuck under the valve at the bottom of the cartridge well. Carefully
clean under the rubber and push rubber when with your finger while twisting.
The valve at the bottom of the cartridge well is missing or damaged. Replace before
using.

RECIPE NOTES
Pineapple Soda
1. Mix 1 can of frozen
pineapple concentrate
with water per
instructions
2. Add handful of ice to
Twist
3. Fill with pineapple juice
4. Cap, charge, shake and
serve
Orange Refresher
1. One thick cut round of
Orange (can substitute
lime wedges, or
grapefruit)
2. Handful of ice
3. Fill with cold filtered
water
4. Cap, charge, shake and
serve
Tequila Tonic
1. 2 shots (3 oz) [ 3 shots (4.5
oz) for 36] silver tequila
2. 2 tbsp [3 tbsp for 36]
fresh lime juice
3. 1 tbsp [3 tsp for 36] agave
nectar
4. Add a handful of ice
5. Fill with cold filtered
water
6. Cap, charge, shake and
serve
Rosé Spritz
1. Add handful of ice to
Twist
2. Add 4-9 oz [6-15 oz for
36] of cold filtered water
3. Fill with chilled Rosé wine
4. Optional: add a splash
of rose water, orange
liqueur or strawberry
liqueur for a fun twist
5. Cap, charge, shake and
serve
TRY THESE FIZZY CONCOCTIONS!
(crafted for 24oz - 36 oz measures in [])