Doesn’t work
Can’t change starting gravity or volume. When I enter new number it always changes back to 1.048 and 11 gallons.
Works great on iPad
Well worth the $2.99. I’ve been using the desktop version that requires Abode Flash since it was developed. With Abode Flash being discontinued I bought this and it’s just as good as the desktop version.
What a waste of money
Really nothing to this app. Hard to use not much too it a huge waster of money
Works Great
I’m not sure why everyone has low rating of this. I find it works great, been using on my iPhone for years. Life saver when you’re at the store and find all they have is older yeast.
Too simple
Doesn’t allow dry yeast. Won’t allow multiple steps. Not worth the money. Disappointing.
Unfortunately, no longer working
I have had this app for years, just started brewing again, and the app no longer functions. It was a great app contributed by Jamil, when there were few alternatives to doing it by hand.
Fortunately, there are lots of other tools now available. I would recommend Brewfather which has a broad home brew capability, including yeast starter calculations.
Fortunately, there are lots of other tools now available. I would recommend Brewfather which has a broad home brew capability, including yeast starter calculations.
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Terrible
What a piece of rubbish. This app tells you nothing and is a total waste of money. Do not buy!
Save your money
This app does not give the same options or calculations that the website give.
Waste of $
Don't waste your money! Free calculators do more than this worthless app.
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Read the reviews, or shall I say lack their of before you even consider purchasing this application! It seriously serves no purpose!
Not Worth the $2.99.
Save your $. There are better yeast calculator apps available that allow multiple starters to get you where you need to be, especially for big beers. Checkout Yeast Pitch. Great app and worth the price.
Liters of starter needed
Where can i find "Liters of starter need". Thought it would be the same or better than the free calculator.
Easy to use and navigate
Just like the Mr Malty website, the app have me all the tools I need to estimate my yeast count. I found it very easy to navigate the new look and was able to get the same number from both the app and the website which makes me trust it even more. Highly recommend.
Getting better!
This version seems to have fixed the major issues of the previous update but it is still amazing that the developer has managed to bungle the interface of what is a simple online form.
Not as precise as Brewers Friend App
This app is decent and will get the job done, but its calculations are not precise and will cost you more DME used in your starter.
For example: using the Brewers Friend App vs Mr Malty.
Both calculated with:
-8/16/2014 age yeast
-set to 1.080 OG
-pitch in 5.25gal
-Stir Plate
Mr Malty will limit at growth rate telling you you need 1.75L starter to make the required 287 billion cells. This is a limitation and a flaw. If it showed you how many cells were being created like Brewers Friend does you would see that 1.35L starter would be almost dead on. Thats 40grams of DME you could be saving if your doing the standard 10g/100ml.
For $1.99 its a good app, but if you want more precision and the ability be be more precise with your beer, go with the brewers friend yeast calculator. It also allows for step up calculations.
For example: using the Brewers Friend App vs Mr Malty.
Both calculated with:
-8/16/2014 age yeast
-set to 1.080 OG
-pitch in 5.25gal
-Stir Plate
Mr Malty will limit at growth rate telling you you need 1.75L starter to make the required 287 billion cells. This is a limitation and a flaw. If it showed you how many cells were being created like Brewers Friend does you would see that 1.35L starter would be almost dead on. Thats 40grams of DME you could be saving if your doing the standard 10g/100ml.
For $1.99 its a good app, but if you want more precision and the ability be be more precise with your beer, go with the brewers friend yeast calculator. It also allows for step up calculations.
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Version 6.1 is much improved
A+ Greatly improved.
Doesn't calculate properly
Since the new update, it isn't calculating starter sizes properly. It's saying I need a 26L starter for 5 gallons of 1.054 wort.
Revamped Does Not Equal Better
The previous version was fine. Now the yeast viability parameters are on a separate page. Why? There’s plenty of white space on the “Calculate” page to support them AND the fermentation type.
The yeast information on the “Additional Info” should include the optimum fermentation temp. And, at least on my copy, WLP001 is totally missing!
The yeast information on the “Additional Info” should include the optimum fermentation temp. And, at least on my copy, WLP001 is totally missing!
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Horrible Update - Don't buy until it's fixed.
They took a great app and made it unusable. Need to pitch 8 vials of 1 day old yeast for a 1.055 beer???
Yeast info is nice addition, but it doesn't even include WLP001 (must be a really rare strain no one uses). How about vital stats like temp range, attenuation and flocculation??
Don't buy this until it's fixed.
Yeast info is nice addition, but it doesn't even include WLP001 (must be a really rare strain no one uses). How about vital stats like temp range, attenuation and flocculation??
Don't buy this until it's fixed.
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This update is kinda horrible...
In terms of functionality, this update is really, really bad. The settings don't quite work right and seem to intermittently take effect on the calculations. The interface is awkward and confusing. The harvest date button seems to not work, but if you press on the actual text next to the button, it takes effect. This app is now just infested with bugs. Yuck.
On the plus side, the additions of White Labs and Wyeast yeast strains and descriptions is really cool. They'd be even better stats if things like attenuation, optimal ferm temps, and other info was included. Also, the app also looks better, I suppose.
For now, I'm going back to the website calculator. I'm sure these issues will be fixed, but at this moment, this app is totally useless for me. :(
On the plus side, the additions of White Labs and Wyeast yeast strains and descriptions is really cool. They'd be even better stats if things like attenuation, optimal ferm temps, and other info was included. Also, the app also looks better, I suppose.
For now, I'm going back to the website calculator. I'm sure these issues will be fixed, but at this moment, this app is totally useless for me. :(
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