Your Brew Day tracked smart
From AI recipe to finished beer — follow every brew with our Brewing Session. Brew day timer, fermentation tracking, iSpindel support and gravity curves, free to start, with Pro features depending on plan, in the browser.
Free to start · Browser · No install
Prefer paper? Print the brew day checklist and measurement log
Everything you need for brew day
Guided brew day with timers
Mash-in, rests, sparge, boil, hop additions — the brewing session walks you through every step. Timers start automatically, temperatures get logged, nothing gets lost.
Fermentation tracking with iSpindel & Tilt
Enter gravity readings manually or pipe in data from iSpindel, Tilt Hydrometer or Raspberry Pints. Live gravity curves and attenuation calculated for you.
Permanent PDF brew log
Every batch is saved as a complete brew log — all readings, ingredients, deviations and notes. Exportable as PDF for your homebrew binder.
Seamless from AI recipe
Generate a recipe with the AI wizard and start the brewing session with one click. No duplicate data entry, everything flows into the log automatically.
Brewing software compared
Brewfather also offers an AI assistant. Compare the workflow, plan limits and costs for the way you brew.
| Category | Craft Beer Wizard | Brewfather | BeerSmith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Up to 3 guest AI recipes/month; free brewing calculators | Free: up to 25 recipes and 25 batches, recipe editor, timer and water chemistry | 30-day desktop trial; Basic: USD 44.95 one-time |
| Paid plans | Alpha: Pro features at no extra charge. Announced after alpha: CHF 4.99/month or CHF 20/year. | Premium approx. USD 29.99/year; Premium Plus approx. USD 49.99/year | Gold: USD 19.95/year; Platinum: USD 29.95/year |
| Recipe development | AI suggestions with calculated brewing values; editing and scaling are Pro features | Recipe editor and calculations; Premium Plus AI includes 500 credits/month | Recipe editor, equipment profiles and recipe checks in BeerSmith 4 |
| Workflow | Browser; recipe, brew session and fermentation log | Web, iOS and Android; brew day and fermentation data; device integrations in Premium | Desktop; web editor from Gold. Basic excludes web editing |
Checked on . Manufacturer information, not an independent brewing trial. USD list prices are not CHF checkout prices; region, taxes and billing channel can affect the amount.
Sources: Brewfather · Brewfather AI · BeerSmith Checkout · BeerSmith Features · CBW plans
Three steps from recipe to brew day
1. Create the recipe
Use the AI wizard or import an existing recipe. Grain bill, hop schedule, mash plan and target parameters all calculated automatically. You can then edit every detail of the recipe manually.
2. Start the brewing session
On brew day, one click — the session loads your recipe, shows timers, temperatures and quantities step by step. Notes captured instantly.
3. Track fermentation & package
After the boil, the fermentation log kicks in. Log gravity daily (or via iSpindel), prepare packaging day, save the PDF log.
Common questions
Is the brewing log really free?
Guests can try up to 3 AI recipes per month. An account is needed to keep recipes in your collection; Free includes up to 3 saved recipes. Recipe editing, scaling, BeerXML import/export, water chemistry and PDF brew-log export are Pro features. During alpha, Pro features are unlocked at no extra charge. Alpha: Pro features at no extra charge. Announced after alpha: CHF 4.99/month or CHF 20/year.
Does this work with my iSpindel or Tilt Hydrometer?
Yes. We support direct iSpindel imports and Tilt Hydrometer via the Brewfather-compatible webhook. Paste the webhook URL and readings flow straight into your log.
Can I import my Brewfather or BeerSmith recipe?
Yes. Open Import recipe and upload BeerXML or JSON. Import is a Pro feature, unlocked at no extra charge during alpha. Check ingredients, units and equipment settings after import.
Are my recipes and logs stored?
Yes, your recipes and brewing logs are stored securely in your account and available on any device. Guest drafts depend on local browser storage.
Can I export or print the log?
PDF brew-log export is a Pro feature, unlocked at no extra charge during alpha. It includes readings, ingredients, schedule and notes.
Start your first digital brew log today
Start by creating your recipe with the AI wizard — on brew day that same recipe launches straight into a brewing session with timers, log and iSpindel tracking.
Free to start · Browser · No install