Free AI Beer Recipe Generator for Homebrewers
Generate a homebrew recipe draft from your brewing inputs. Choose from 73 BJCP styles or describe any beer you imagine. Full grain bill, hop schedule, mash plan and fermentation guide — powered by AI, not guesswork.
Try as a guest · Monthly limits · Export is a Pro feature
Or try one of these — choose an idea for the wizard:
Choose an idea, then review your brewing settings in the wizard
From beer idea to brew day
Describe your beer
Choose from 73 BJCP styles like IPA, Stout, Pilsner or Hefeweizen. Or go freestyle and describe any beer. Review your batch size and brewing settings in the wizard; guided equipment setup is optional.
AI generates
Our AI creates a complete recipe: grain bill, hop schedule, mash plan, yeast, water chemistry and fermentation guide.
Brew & track
Export to BeerXML, start a guided brew session with timers, or share your recipe with the community.
Why brewers choose Craft Beer Wizard
AI-Powered
Combines brewing-style inputs, equipment data and calculated brewing values with AI suggestions. Review the recipe before brewing.
73 BJCP Styles
Every major beer style with correct OG, FG, IBU, SRM ranges. Or go freestyle and describe any beer you imagine.
Brew Day Tracking
Turn your recipe into a guided brew session with step-by-step timers, temperature logs and fermentation tracking.
BeerXML Export
BeerXML export is a Pro feature for transferring recipes to compatible tools such as Brewfather or BeerSmith. Check units and equipment settings after import.
Community Recipes
Browse community recipes. Publishing, editing and scaling are Pro features, unlocked at no extra charge during alpha.
Free to Start
Try the generator as a guest within the monthly quota. No credit card is required to start.
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 |
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Sources: Brewfather · Brewfather AI · BeerSmith Checkout · BeerSmith Features · CBW plans
A beer recipe calculator, built in
Every recipe doubles as a full beer recipe calculator: the generator automatically works out original gravity (OG), final gravity (FG), ABV, bitterness (IBU) and color (SRM) for your grain bill and hop schedule — no spreadsheets, no manual math.
Prefer to run the numbers on their own? Use our free brewing calculators — including the IBU calculator, ABV calculator and OG calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is this really free? What's the catch?
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.
How is this different from asking ChatGPT for a beer recipe?
ChatGPT can help with recipe ideas and brewing questions. Craft Beer Wizard combines your brewing inputs with calculated values and an integrated recipe-to-brew-day workflow. A generated recipe still needs review; we do not claim a proven general quality advantage over ChatGPT.
What beer styles can I generate?
All 73 major BJCP styles including IPA, Stout, Lager, Wheat, Belgian, Sour, and more. You can also use Freestyle mode to describe any beer you can imagine.
Can I export my recipe to Brewfather or BeerSmith?
BeerXML export is a Pro feature, unlocked at no extra charge during alpha. Check ingredients, units and equipment settings when moving recipes between tools.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can generate your first recipe immediately without any signup. Creating a free account lets you save recipes, track brew sessions, and access the community.
Can I customize the generated recipe?
The recipe editor lets you change ingredients, mash steps and batch size. Editing and scaling are Pro features, unlocked at no extra charge during alpha. Check the recalculated values and brewing conditions before using the result.
Ready to brew something amazing?
Pick a style, let AI do the math, and start brewing. Your first recipe is free — no signup, no strings attached.
Free · Browser-based · No install