Beer smith app

[Rivvo]

I got the above yesterday to assist with a venture into extract brewing, am I missing something as a lot of the recipes don't have volumes of water for boiling or topping up included?

 

[nobyipa]

under water volumes
:thumb:

 

[Rivvo]

Is that from the app because mine doesn't have all that info on it like the yeast starter, mash etc?

 

[nobyipa]

apple mac beer smith

version 2.0.40

 

[knthrak1982]

I have the BS2 Android app (the full version).

The easiest way to just view the volumes and temperatures of a recipe is to go to the timer.

These are varied under Equipment Profiles and (for AG) Mash Profile. Best to create your own profiles based on the kit you have.

 

[Rivvo]

Not all the recipes have the timer tab, do they all have it on your versions?

 

[knthrak1982]

Not all the recipes have the timer tab, do they all have it on your versions?

Yes. I can't think why some would have and others wouldn't. Mine are all AG, but if it's boiled with hops, it needs timing.

On a recipe that doesn't have a timer, check if it has an equipment profile set, with a "boil time".

 

[Eli_D]

Hey Rivvo,
I use the app on my android tablet and phone and I can see these details fine.

Like knthrak says, the timer section is good for seeing this.

Could it be that you haven't set up your equipment and mash profiles?

 

[Rivvo]

Thanks for the replies, I have beer smith 'lite' is that something to do with it do you think, I don't have an option to put any equipment details in there either?

 

[zgoda]

Lite version is companion to full one. Stripped down, hardly usable alone.

 

[Rivvo]

as Homer Simpson says "doh!"

 

[knthrak1982]

Yeah, if you want a good free app, BrewR is better and simple to use. To get into more technical settings etc, I think Beersmith is worth the money.

 

[Rivvo]

Thanks for the help everybody.
I can't find brewr on the App Store though?

 

[peelman]

There's lots of brewing apps on there and it's hard to know what one to install for the best??
I went for the Beersmith2 app because I have it on my PC and it's the one most people seem to have...

 

[NickW]

I generally formulate my recipes on BrewR (android) and I've worked out my volumes from experience. Never had a problem so far. I don't think I need to be so accurate at the scales I'm doing and I've been more than happy with results so far.

As long as I can work my IBU, efficiency, colour (through BrewR) and I know I'm going to be left with 23 litres of wort at the end, I'm happy.

 

[kev]

I have beersmith desktop and full app. Essential bits of kit if you want accurate consistent beer.

K