# Brewtist — Homebrew recipes & brew log

> Homebrew beer recipe creation and batch tracking app for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Light Year Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewtist/id1484737801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Light Year Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289745423)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewtist/id1484737801/reviews.md

## What is Brewtist?

The key to making great beer at home is paying attention to the details. Brewtist is a recipe creation and batch tracking app for your iPhone and iPad. Build new recipes anytime and keep track of the important details every time you brew. Compare your beer from batch and batch and decide what you want to tweak the next time.

◆ Works great on all your iOS devices, adapting the interface to size of your screen. Works great in dark mode and split-screen multitasks on iPad!
◆ Brew day steps and timers guide you through your entire brew day, one step at a time.
◆ Works everywhere – no cloud required.
◆ Estimates O.G., F.G., liquid volumes, bitterness, color, and more for extract, all-grain, and BIAB recipes.
◆ Extensive ingredients database built-in: 50+ grains, extracts, and adjuncts; nearly 150 varieties of hops; nearly 200 yeast strains; 50+ sugars, flavorings, and finings.
◆ Even more ingredients are available as free in-app download packs.
◆ Add your own custom ingredients, too.
◆ Add notes, photos and PDFs to remember every last detail of your batches.
◆ Import recipes in BeerXML and .bsmx formats
◆ Dial in your equipment profile to get precise estimates.
◆ Did you know the boiling temperature of water varies based on your altitude? Use your current location on iPhone to get it perfect.
◆ Custom mash and fermentation schedules.
◆ Tools and calculators to adjust your hydrometer reading, fix a high or low mash temperature, and calculate the right amount of sugar to carbonate your finished beer.
◆ Supports U.S. and metric unit systems.
◆ Switch between specific gravity, plato, and brix.
◆ Full BJCP 2015 guidelines to craft your recipe for competitions.

## Key features

- Recipe creation and editing
- Batch tracking and comparison
- Brew day step-by-step guidance
- Extensive ingredient database
- Recipe import (BeerXML, .bsmx)
- Equipment profile customization
- Brewing calculators and tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewtist/id1484737801/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great App with lots of potential

*2023-09-25*

I’m an old school brewer and love to write my recipes and changes in my log book. I came across this app and was surprised at how well I could change over from pen and paper to electronic. It’s really nice that everything is in one place. 

There are however some minor things that I would like to see fixed or addressed: 

- I usually do a partial boil so instead of using 5gal initially I use 3 and then dilute down to 5 at the end. Using this option in the app gives the wrong original gravity as well as false parameters for the other values. Not a big deal but would be nice to have that option. 

- I also had a hard time finding the brew day tab and only after playing with the app for a while was I able to find it. 

- there should also be a place in the ingredients for yeast nutrient, finings, etc. 

Overall a great app and I will continue to support it even if I am an old timer.

## Frequently asked questions about Brewtist

### What is Brewtist?

Brewtist is a recipe creation and batch tracking application designed for homebrewers on iPhone and iPad. It helps users build new recipes, monitor brewing details, and compare batches to refine future brews.

### What kind of recipes can I create with Brewtist?

You can create recipes for extract, all-grain, and BIAB (Brew In A Bag) brewing methods. The app estimates key characteristics like O.G., F.G., bitterness, and color for each recipe.

### Does Brewtist have an ingredient database?

Yes, Brewtist includes an extensive built-in ingredient database with over 50 grains, nearly 150 hops, almost 200 yeast strains, and 50+ sugars and flavorings. Additional ingredients are available as free in-app download packs.

### Can I import recipes into Brewtist?

Yes, Brewtist supports importing recipes in BeerXML and .bsmx formats. This allows you to bring your existing recipe collections into the app for tracking and modification.

### Does Brewtist work offline?

Yes, Brewtist is designed to work everywhere and does not require a cloud connection. You can use all its features without an internet connection, making it convenient for any brewing environment.

### What brewing calculations does Brewtist offer?

Brewtist provides tools and calculators for adjusting hydrometer readings, fixing mash temperatures, and calculating the correct sugar amount for carbonation. It also estimates liquid volumes, bitterness, and color.

### Is Brewtist suitable for beginners?

Brewtist is suitable for homebrewers of all levels. The brew day steps and timers guide users through the entire process, making it accessible for those new to brewing.

### What devices does Brewtist support?

Brewtist works great on all iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. The interface adapts to the screen size, and it supports features like dark mode and split-screen multitasking on iPad.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.5 — 2025-09-15

Minor bug fix.

### 1.4.4 — 2025-01-19

Miscellaneous updates for recent versions of iOS.

### 1.4.3 — 2022-03-17

Fixes some memory reference cycles, which should reduce overall memory use and possibly resolve some infrequent UI issues.

### 1.4.2 — 2021-07-06

This updates fixes a few bugs:

- Adding a custom yeast to your recipe didn't honor the number of cells and always used 100B.
- Sometimes mash ingredients sort weirdly (move the ingredient to another step and back to the mash to fix it up for existing recipes).
- The estimated OG and total water needed for a recipe did not account for fermenter losses.

### 1.4.1 — 2021-03-08

Another fix for an issue that could lead to a crash while editing a recipe.

I don't want to nag you in the app (you have beer to brew!), so if you like Brewtist, please consider rating it and writing a review.

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