Brewed hot coffee is normal but cold nitro coffee might just be what you need to start your bacchanal anytime. The first cup of hot coffee to start your day might be great but a cold cup of nitro coffee is even better.
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is the first integrated cold brew coffee maker and dispenser made for easy home use. It takes time to extract the real flavor of your coffee grounds, puts it in a keg and infuses it with Nitrogen.
This coffee maker can brew 12 cups of coffee in 12 – 24 hours and store it for two weeks. You will get your coffee in a full cascading pour as the nitro cap turbulates and dispenses.
What you get is a nice creamy, velvety coffee that is sweeter, less acidic and richer than the overpriced coffee you get at the restaurant. You get the boost you need to start your day and still have more in a stainless black chrome tank for later.
This review will show you all the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker has to offer. You will be able to learn this coffee maker’s characteristics, operation, and features.
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker has a sleek, easy to clean, double walled, vacuum black chrome plated body with 18/8 steel and chrome construction for keeping your coffee cold for a long time.
It can brew nitro coffee for up to 12 persons within 24 hours. The coffee produced has great quality and can be stored in the stainless-steel tank for more than 11 days.
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker also has double filters to prevent clogging in the funnel and to make sure your coffee brews until the very last drop in a cascading pour.
The coffee maker has an automatic nitro regulator cap to make the brewing process less challenging. This cap regulates the pressure of the coffee as it is brewed, poured, and stored.
This means that after the initial 12 hours used to feed the beans to the coffee maker and steep, you can use 10-16 mins any other time to get the coffee your body is humming for.
It comes with a 5 recyclable 16gm unthreaded chargers filled with food grade NO2, 4 filter bags, coffee funnel, dispenser for pouring, locking tap handle to stop pour and nitro infuser pressure gauge for that velvety cold feel to your coffee.
The selling point of this coffee will be its all-in-one system that infuses nitro gas into your coffee to give you your own nitro cold brew.
Specifications of Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
1. Dimensions and weight
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker has dimensions of 8.2 x 5.2 x 10.9 inches and a weight of 0.03525 pounds.
2. Brewing Capacity
The coffee maker can make up to 12 cups of creamy nitro cold brew in 12-24 hours.
3. Material
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is made with double-walled, vacuum, stainless steel to preserve the temperature of the coffee.
4. Tank Capacity
The tank can carry up to 50oz of water for brewing coffee.
5. Temperature
The coffee maker can handle liquids below 120°F. Anything higher than this will damage the coffee maker.
6. Coffee Flavor
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker produces coffee that is sweeter, less acidic, and creamier than what other coffee makers produce.
Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker Build Quality & Durability
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is made of strong stainless steel with push-in handles that folds when not in use.
The strong stainless steel prevents high damage due to sudden impact and can preserve the temperature of its contents for a long time.
This coffee maker uses filters to extract the flavor from your coffee grounds at a steady cold temperature below 10°F due to the Nitrogen gas. The coffee maker can last for as long as 2 years without corrosion or stains.
Design of Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker has an odd but elegant design. You will find it easy to use if you have used something like an old-fashioned seltzer canister before.
The coffee maker can produce 50oz of coffee which is a lot of coffee on the go and store it for days because of the double-walled vacuum tank that keeps the coffee cold for consumption.
The coffee maker has easy to use visuals like a handle by the side and the lock cap handle that regulates the pour rate of your great coffee.
The coffee bags can be placed in the tank and should be replaced for each batch. Remember to clean the coffee maker once the brewing process is done or before making another batch. This simple design adds to the fun of making creamy, foamy coffee.
How to Install Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is easy to set up and can be placed under your kitchen cabinet, a wooden mount, or table top.
The setup of the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker takes about 10-15 minutes before you can start brewing cold nitro coffee. Follow these steps to set up the coffee maker:
- Install the nitro gas Cartridge before filling
- Ensure dial is in off position
- Tighten sleeve quickly and firmly
- Turn on pressure after filling
- Use the Growlerwerks brand nitro gas
- Apply light silicon grease on o-rings of the cartridge seal
- Make sure the tank is empty and there are no coffee prints left behind
You will find more details related to installation and troubleshooting in the manual.
Key Features of Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
1. Performance
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker can produce excellent creamy coffee by nitro infusion. This means you will have 12 cups of frothy, velvety coffee to start and end your day in within 24 hours.
2. Stainless Steel Tank
The stainless-steel tank construction of this coffee maker makes it difficult for the coffee to become warm while it is stored in the tank.
This allows the coffee maker to maintain pressure while brewing and extracting the flavor from your caffeine.
The tank can preserve the coffee for up to 11 days and the handles allow you to lift it up for washing or cleaning.
3. Coffee Capacity
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker can produce up to 50oz of quality coffee within 24 hours. This is a large amount of coffee that can serve 12 people without reducing quality.
4. Regulator Cap
This feature regulates the pressure within the tank so that the nitro gas mixes well with the coffee and it comes out frothy and sweet. This feature keeps the pressure steady for days so the coffee stays the same.
5. Patented Nitro Pressurization System
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker has a patented nitro pressurization system that produces cold, tingling coffee within minutes.
You can regulate this too by using the tap, reducing length of steeping, or shaking the tank before chilling.
Brewing Process using Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
This Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes different types of coffee from medium roast to fine ground.
You can make foamy Latte, less bitter Black coffee, Cappuccino, French roast, and Expresso.
It produces coffee with less bitter and acidic flavor, and gives that beer velvety taste to your nitro cold coffee. This coffee maker is mostly preferred for medium roast and 100% ground coffee.
To begin brewing, make sure the tap is locked by turning it to the back. Take out the top cover and make sure it is in the off position, place a nitrogen cannister in the cartridge and tighten it but not too much to avoid damage.
Take two bags out of the filter pack, carefully put the funnel into the bag, then add 60g of ground coffee into each bag.
Use the strings to tighten the filter bags but remember to keep the strings out while placing them in the tank.
Do not open the sleeve when there is pressure in the cartridge or turn the pressure off to avoid injury. After 12 hours, the result is finely brewed nitro cold coffee that can be preserved for hours and days.
The brewing process is not automatic. You will have to fill the two filter bags and store the remaining until ready to consume, hence limited variation and you are getting coffee at about 10°F.
This coffee maker is suitable for family and domestic use and has a neat but slow brewing process.
Below is the brewing process for this coffee maker:
- Fill 2 filter bags with 60g of ground coffee
- Tie the filter bags with strings
- Place both bags in the Ukeg facing upward
- Fill with water up to the brew line with up to 1.25 litres of water.
- Place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours
- Charge with nitro gas cartridge
- Tighten the cap on the Ukeg Nitro
- Turn the dial to infuse
- Shake for 1 minute to infuse nitro gas in the brew
- Turn dial to pour and serve and enjoy
Take out the filters filled with ground coffee after 12 hours, add more water and put the cap back in position to turn the dial.
Since the brewing process takes 12-24 hours, you can use another alternative to hasten the process. Use a coffee jug, preferably with a stainless-steel filter to refrigerate your next batch of coffee while enjoying the current batch.
Is it Easy to Use Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker?
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker does not require any technical tool or knowledge to start using.
It produces frothy coffee once the coffee maker has been setup and the brewing process has been followed.
This coffee maker can be used anytime as long as it has been charged with Nitrogen and the dial has been properly adjusted.
The only thing that can be difficult is adding the nitro gas before brewing. This has to be done carefully, fast, and with the dial off.
Filters Used in Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker uses non-reusable double bag filters to prevent clogging and to get the best out of the coffee grounds. The coffee maker is only compatible with Growlerwerks-made filters.
You can always find Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker filters on the official website and on their amazon page. They cost $9.60 and come in packs of 10. The filters need to be replaced for each brewing batch.
Use a damp cloth soaked in vinegar to clean the funnel thoroughly before using it for the next batch. This will disinfect and remove residues of the coffee grounds.
How to Clean Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
The Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker should be cleaned regularly after every use.
The cap should be rinsed with warm water less than 120°F and the same thing done with the Ukeg. Repeat this 2-3 times until the body is clean.
The coffee maker is hand-washable and not dish-washer safe. You can also use the remaining nitro gas to flow water through the tap to clean it.
The dial should be opened to discharge the nitro gas by venting, then remove and recycle cartridge. You should allow this to dry before using again.
You can also use cleaning tablets found on the official website. Fill the tank with warm water, put one cleaning tablet inside and shake well. Install cap and charge with left-over nitro gas.
This should sit for about 10 minutes before the tap is opened to let out pressure. Remove the nozzle for cleaning and drying then rinse.
Do not use abrasives or metal brushes on the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker.
Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker Warranty & Support
This Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker comes with a limited 1-year warranty that covers replacement in case faults are found in the coffee maker.
This warranty however does not cover damage due to misuse or bad products. To use the warranty, you will have to register your product on the company website.
The customer support for this brand is reasonably standard. You can fill out contact and technical support forms via the website and they will contact you within 72 hours.
Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker Worth Buying?
7 Reasons to Buy Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- It gives better quality of creamy coffee with a rare nitro-fusion process
- Maintains pressure in the tank
- Really affordable
- Has no direct electricity cost
- Uses standard time (12-24 hours) to brew
- Has a simple design
- Quite durable
2 Reasons not to Buy Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- Only compatible with accessories from Growlerwerks
- Brewing time is too long
User Reviews and Feedback on Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Positive Reviews
The following are some of the good comments made by consumers about the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker:
- Users appreciate how affordable the coffee maker makes nitro cold brew. They say they get to spend $3 on the Nitrogen cannister to brew 12 cups of coffee rather than spend $4+ on a cup at a restaurant.
- Users love the simple design of the coffee maker.
- Customers are happy with the results of the coffee maker. They say the coffee is sweeter and creamy.
Negative Reviews
The following are some of the negative remarks users have made about the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker:
- Some dislike the speed of this coffee maker. They say it takes too long
- Some complained about the haywire return policy. They said they could not return it despite reasonable faults.
Our Rating of Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
| Feature | Rating (0-10) |
| Build quality | 9.5 |
| Easy to use | 9.5 |
| Brewing Capacity | 8.5 |
| Speed | 7.5 |
| Thermal Capacity | 8.5 |
| Overall | 8.7 |
According to user reviews, the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is the first nitro-infuser in the market.
The build quality is rated 9.5 because it is made of thermal stainless steel that can preserve the cold temperature and handles for carrying.
The easy-to-use feature is rated 9.5 because of the simple brewing process and design. The brewing capacity is rated 8.5 because it can produce great creamy coffee but the foam is inconsistent.
The speed is rated 7.5 because it takes about 12-24 hours to brew coffee.
The thermal capacity is rated 8.5 because while it is affordable, the coffee maker can keep the coffee cold for a long time. Nonetheless, this coffee maker is great to start your mornings.
Final Words:
This is sufficient information to help you decide whether to purchase the Growlerwerks Ukeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker or move on to another brand that fits your coffee needs.
- MAKE NITRO AT HOME – the uKeg Nitro brews and infuses to make delicious nitro cold brew Coffee, at the convenience of home.
- SAVE MONEY – make nitro cold brew for a fraction of the retail cost.
- NITRO GAS CHARGERS NOT INCLUDED – uses 16g nitro chargers sold separately.
- STAYS COLD – double-wall vacuum insulation keeps brew cold All day. Stainless steel vessel is durable and portable.
- STAYS FRESH – the regulator cap automatically maintains pressure to keep nitro fresh for weeks. Perfect for making, storing or pouring cold brew.
- CASCADING POUR – nitrotap technology dispenses a full cascading pour, creamy texture and delicious flavor.Double wall 18/8 stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps brew cold all day
- FULLY INTEGRATED – All-in-One system brews cold brew and infuses nitro gas. You can also add your own cold brew. A double filtration system prevents clogs.
- 12 CUP CAPACITY – keeps you caffeinated for less $$$
- 1-Year and lifetime technical support
Many other users also expressed that the coffee maker produces the best coffee without electricity and has simple accessories to make the brewing process better.