Free Brewing SoftwareAI Recipes, Brew Log and Timers
Craft Beer Wizard is your complete brewing software: AI recipe generator, guided brew day with timers, fermentation tracking with iSpindel/Tilt and PDF brew log — with a free starting tier in the browser.
Free to start · Browser · No install
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| 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
Everything you need to brew
AI Recipe Generator
Describe your dream beer or pick a BJCP style — the AI creates a complete recipe with grain bill, hop schedule and mash plan.
Guided Brew Day
Mash-in, rests, sparge, boil — the brewing session guides you step by step with automatic timers and temperature logging.
Fermentation Tracking
Log gravity daily or automatically via iSpindel/Tilt. Attenuation and gravity curves are calculated live.
BeerXML Export
BeerXML export is a Pro feature for compatible tools such as Brewfather and BeerSmith. Check units and equipment settings after import.
73+ BJCP Styles
Every major beer style with correct OG, FG, IBU and SRM ranges. Or go freestyle and describe any beer you imagine.
Community
Share your recipes, browse what others have created and clone favorites into your account with one click.
How it works
1. Create a recipe
Use the AI wizard or import an existing recipe. Grain bill, hop schedule and target parameters are calculated automatically. Then edit every detail to your liking.
2. Start a brew session
On brew day, one click — the session loads your recipe and shows timers, temperatures and quantities step by step.
3. Track fermentation
After the boil, the fermentation log kicks in. Log gravity (or via iSpindel), plan packaging day, save the PDF log.
Frequently asked questions
What is free and what requires Pro?
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.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Craft Beer Wizard runs entirely in the browser — on desktop, tablet and phone. No download, no app store.
Can I import my Brewfather or BeerSmith recipes?
Yes. Open Import recipe and upload a BeerXML or JSON file. Check the imported ingredients and units before saving. Import is a Pro feature; during alpha it is unlocked at no extra charge.
Does it support iSpindel or Tilt Hydrometer?
Yes. We support iSpindel and Tilt Hydrometer via the Brewfather-compatible webhook. Paste the URL and readings flow straight into your log.
Are my recipes and brew logs stored?
An account lets you access saved recipes and brew logs across devices. Guest drafts depend on the local browser storage.
Create your first recipe now
Generate a recipe with the AI wizard and launch a brew session from it with one click — free to start in the browser, no install needed.
Free to start · Browser · No install