BeerSmith 3.2.7

BeerSmith is a complete brewing suite that lets homebrewers and small pros design recipes, validate them against BJCP styles, model water chemistry and mash pH, plan step‑by‑step brew days, and sync everything across desktop, web, and mobile devices. It combines extensive ingredient databases and calculators with a brew sheet and timers, so users can move from idea to glass with consistent, repeatable results across beer, mead, wine, and cider projects.

Beersmith features and interpretations

The recipe builder updates OG, ABV, color, and bitterness live as you add malts, hops, and yeast, and then prints a brew sheet to keep your timing tight on brew day.
Integrated style guidance shows whether gravity, IBU, and SRM fit BJCP beer styles (plus mead, wine, cider categories) so you can iterate toward style‑true targets quickly.
Water tools and mash pH calculators live inside the recipe editor so gypsum, calcium chloride, and lactic acid adjustments reflect immediately in predicted pH and flavor balance.
Whirlpool and dry hop scheduling help modern IPA workflows with temperature‑aware IBU estimates and active‑fermentation dry hop planning fields in recent updates.
Equipment profiles capture batch size, losses, boil‑off, and brewhouse efficiency to align predictions with your actual system before you scale or export a recipe.
Cloud folders and the BeerSmithRecipes library let you store, find, clone, and scale community recipes, then sync them to desktop and mobile for brew‑day execution.
Beersmith mash ph how to estimate and adjust with lactic acid in the recipe appears as an in‑editor workflow using selectable pH models and acid additions tied to your grist.
Beersmith yeast starter how many cells do i need for a 1.060 og ale is addressed by a dedicated starter tool and yeast tab integrated with recipe gravity and volume.
Beersmith brew day timer how to view step by step instructions during the boil is handled by brew‑day timers and printable instructions on desktop and mobile.
Beersmith mead and cider how to create a cider recipe with fruit additions is covered via native mead/cider types, fruit/juice databases, and session tracking views.

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Beersmith recipe builder how to create an ipa recipe step by step

Start with an IPA style, add base and specialty malts, then layer hop charges while BeerSmith updates OG, color, and IBUs and flags style fit as you go.
Print a brew sheet and use the brew‑day timer to hit mash steps, hop additions, whirlpool temperature windows, and chill timing precisely.

Beersmith equipment profile how to set up my 5 gallon system correctly

Create or adapt a profile with batch size, trub/kettle losses, dead space, and boil‑off so predicted gravity and volumes match your five‑gallon setup.
Save the profile as default and reuse it for consistent predictions across recipe variants and scale operations.

Beersmith scale recipe how to scale to 5 gallons without changing the style

Use the scale tool to adjust fermentables and hops while preserving BU:GU and color, so the beer remains within chosen BJCP style bands at five gallons.
Validate the scaled recipe’s gravity, bitterness, and color against the style panel before brew day to avoid last‑minute corrections.

Beersmith water profile how to match my tap water to a pilsner profile

Select a Pilsner target and use salt/acid calculators to move your tap water toward soft, sulfate‑light profiles that support delicate bitterness and crisp finish.
Confirm predicted mash pH and tweak lactic acid or acidulated malt to hit the ideal pH window for light lagers.

Beersmith mobile sync how to edit recipes on my phone and sync with desktop

Edit recipes and run brew‑day timers on iOS/Android, then sync via the BeerSmith cloud so desktop and web stay aligned automatically.
Use cloud folders to version recipes and keep house favorites consistent across devices and collaborators.

Beersmith bjcp styles how to check if my recipe fits the style guidelines

Pick a style and watch BeerSmith’s style panel track OG, IBU, and SRM against min/max ranges so you can nudge grist and hops into compliance.
Apply the same checks to mead, wine, and cider types using the expanded guides introduced in the 3.x line.

What’s new in recent versions

The active desktop line is 3.x, so highlight 3.1/3.2 improvements and 3.0 additions along with notable 2.x milestones for historical context.
BeerSmith 3.1 adds new mash pH model options, TILT CSV/Sheets import, dry hop phase/duration fields, improved sparge‑grain handling, and backup/restore to Zip for safer data.
BeerSmith 3.0 introduced integrated water/pH tools, whirlpool temperature handling, and full support for mead, wine, and cider with expanded ingredient datasets.

Onboarding and learning curve

Follow the Getting Started path: build your equipment profile first, then create a recipe so all predictions key off your real volumes and losses.
Short official videos cover recipe creation, scaling, water/pH, and timers to reduce the learning curve for first brew day in BeerSmith.
Use cloud folders to iterate variants safely without losing a working baseline recipe.

Equipment profiles and accuracy

Measure and enter boil‑off, trub/chiller losses, and mash tun dead space to stabilize predicted OG/volume across sessions.
Track diastatic power in recipes and, for dark grists, consider sparge‑grain handling and acidity adjustments from newer releases.
Re‑calibrate after hardware changes (kettle, chiller, pump) before trusting past efficiency assumptions.

Cloud, recipes, and ecosystem

Edit in any browser with BeerSmith Web and keep everything in sync via cloud folders tied to your account.
Browse, clone, and scale community recipes from the BeerSmithRecipes library to jump‑start new styles or processes.
Move recipes between desktop, web, and mobile to plan, brew, and record on the device that fits the moment.

Content and learning

Use BeerSmith tutorial for beginners playlists for fast wins in recipe building, water chemistry, and mash pH setup.
Full recipe walk‑throughs and water chemistry deep dives help bridge from basic to advanced usage.
Community tips on advanced options provide practical setups that mirror real‑world systems.

Comparison with BeerTools Pro and Brewtarget

Recipe builder

BeerSmith: integrated style fit, water/pH, whirlpool/dry hop handling, scaling, and printable brew sheets in one design flow.
BeerTools Pro: desktop‑centric design with inventory and style comparisons using a classic UI model for Windows/Mac.
Brewtarget: open‑source desktop builder with BeerXML import/export and equipment profiles maintained via community releases.

Water and pH

BeerSmith: water targets, salt/acid calculators, and mash pH estimations embedded directly in the recipe editor.
BeerTools Pro: traditional calculators and style alignment without BeerSmith’s newer integrated pH model options.
Brewtarget: community‑driven calculators that vary by version and contributor modules.

Platforms

BeerSmith: desktop, web, and mobile with cloud sync across devices for planning and brew‑day execution.
BeerTools Pro: native desktop focus for Windows/Mac with perpetual desktop workflows.
Brewtarget: cross‑platform open‑source desktop builds, free to install and extend.

How to use BeerSmith like a pro – top brewing advices

Build the equipment profile first – everything else becomes easier and more accurate when predictions match your system.
Use dry hop phase/duration fields and session notes to standardize aroma outcomes between batches.
Import TILT fermentation logs to verify attenuation curves and refine pitch rates and temperature schedules.
Print a brew sheet and run the brew‑day timer to reduce missed steps during mash, boil, and whirlpool.
Back up with “Backup to Zip” before big library edits or OS changes to protect your data.

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System requirements

OS: Windows 7 – 11. For best compatibility use Windows 10 or 11 (64‑bit recommended).
CPU: Intel Core i3 or higher.
RAM: 4 GB RAM or more.
Compatibility note: Windows XP and Vista are not supported in BeerSmith 3. The minimum is Windows 7 or later for the current desktop line.

Conclusion

With a live‑updating recipe builder, embedded BJCP validation, integrated water/pH tools, equipment‑aware predictions, and cross‑device sync, BeerSmith compresses the path from concept to consistent, style‑true beer while remaining approachable for first‑time users. The 3.x line’s practical additions—pH model options, dry hop planning, device integrations, and safer backups—meet modern brewing needs and support reliable, repeatable learning across beer, mead, wine, and cider workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions about BeerSmith

1. Is BeerSmith available by subscription or one-time payment?

BeerSmith offers a basic one-time purchase license plus yearly subscription plans (Gold, Platinum, Professional) with cloud storage and major version upgrades for $14.95/year and up.

2. What is BeerSmith used for?

It is homebrewing software for creating, managing, and scaling beer, mead, wine, and cider recipes with detailed ingredient and equipment profiles.

3. How do I create a recipe in BeerSmith?

Click “Add Recipe,” enter your recipe name, select the recipe type (beer, mead, wine), choose your equipment profile, then add ingredients and adjust mash profiles as needed.

4. Does BeerSmith support cloud syncing and mobile use?

Yes, subscription plans include cloud storage to sync recipes across devices and access from web browsers or mobile apps.

5. Can BeerSmith handle advanced brewing calculations?

Yes, it calculates mash pH, water profiles, yeast starters, hop additions (boil, whirlpool, dry hop), and more for precise brewing results.

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