Brewer's Friend

Brewer's Friend

Homebrew Recipe Builder & Calc

11 ratings
16 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 15, 2021
  • April 28, 2026

Features

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About

This app provides tools and information for homebrewing, catering to both beginners and experienced brewers. It helps you create your best brews with an easy-to-use interface and advanced features.

Homebrew recipe creation
Brewing calculators
Beginner-friendly interface
Advanced brewing features
Brewing information resources
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What's New in Brewer's Friend

1.13.0

April 28, 2026

- Fixed print button crash - Bug fixes and performance improvements

Subscription plans

Premium Monthly

Premium features, recipes, and tools. Billed monthly

$4.991 Month
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User reviews

Why would you use this instead of BeerSmith3 ?

I used to use the old version for several years until this version was released. I stupidly upgraded it and now I cannot access my old recipes. This version limits you to 4 recipes before you have to pay for the upgrade. I then tried BeerSmith 3 which was a revelation. BeerSmith shows what limited functionality Brewers Friend has and I thank my lucky stars that I made the switch.
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App doesn’t sync with website

Used the website for a while and even had a subscription. Liked to be able to go into the app and quickly update the brew session status (e.g. primary -> secondary) but the recipes fail to sync with the app which makes you unable to open the brew session with the error “Error At Getting Remote Recipe”. Ended up cancelling subscription to try out other options.
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Response from developer

Sorry about that sync issue. We've since fixed that bug in a newer version. If you're open to giving it another try, the latest update should resolve the problem. Let us know at https://www.brewersfriend.com/feedback-welcome if you run into anything else.

Best of all the brewing apps

I’ve been using Brewers Friend for over 5 years now and choose to subscribe as it’s so good being part of the community and you get a lot for your money for a very cheap yearly subscription. But you can also use it free. Especially good for beginners and old school home brewers.
The customer service is also outstanding, Lorena was very patient with me when I was being a bit of a pain to be honest. I hadn’t realised they had brought out a new, updated version of the app and I don’t like change. The newer version is actually miles better and faster to use. The service response by Lorena was also extremely fast, especially as I was being quite offhand! Give that individual a pay rise, kept me a loyal customer and user.
The website is also amazing, with a whole host of content.
Good stuff
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Needs a more user-friendly brewday experience

I have used this app - or, rather, attempted to use- 4 times in a row, and each time I could not find a way to start the timer. The last time, I just used BeerSmith or Grainfather because they were more straightforward.

Also, the water tool is not user-friendly and, again, I turned to BeerSmith.

However, it still gets 4 stars because the Calculators are unparalleled.
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Response from developer

MERLINUSM, thank you very much for taking the time to review the app. We are working with Apple to get our newest update ready to launch. Timers are one of the features set to receive improvements in the next update. Please keep an eye out for the next version and let us know if it improves your experience. The water tool is also being reviewed and we look forward to announcing updates there soon. Good luck on your brewing! Cheers.

Ok. Needs Better Integration

I downloaded and subscribed on a whim to learn a few recipes. I should have played with it for free longer. I regret spending the annual expense on an app that lacks usability on mobile. There are great features for adding ingredients and process but it is underwhelming in application due to poor software design. Making a recipe public and sharing from the app is like pulling teeth. In addition, everything is clustered into tiny boxes and drop downs. Be careful where you touch or you might change an ingredient accidentally and it won’t default back to what you had even though you didn’t select a new ingredient from the drop down. The list is long.
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Response from developer

Noob_Sauce, thank you very much for taking the time to review the app. We value your input and will be adding it to our list of places to make improvements in future updates. Specifically, your experience with the sharing of recipes is something that we will take a look at to see how that can be improved. Our user interface is also constantly undergoing incremental improvements. We hope that you watch out for future updates and continue to provide us with feedback for how we can make the app better. Cheers!

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FAQ

What is Brewer's Friend?

Brewer's Friend is a homebrew recipe builder and calculator designed to assist brewers of all levels. It offers tools and information to help you create and refine your brewing recipes.

Is Brewer's Friend free to use?

Yes, Brewer's Friend is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases for additional features or content.

What subscription plans are available for Brewer's Friend?

Brewer's Friend offers several subscription plans including Premium Monthly ($4.99), Plus Monthly ($14.99), Premium Yearly ($35.99), Pro Monthly ($49.99), and Plus Yearly ($119.99).

Does Brewer's Friend have ads?

No, Brewer's Friend does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted brewing experience.

What devices is Brewer's Friend compatible with?

Brewer's Friend is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

What is the age rating for Brewer's Friend?

Brewer's Friend has an age rating of 17+, likely due to its association with alcohol production.

How often is Brewer's Friend updated?

The latest version, 1.12.1, was released on March 10, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add new features.

What is the user rating for Brewer's Friend?

Brewer's Friend has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 10 ratings, suggesting a generally positive user experience.