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Old 02-12-2009, 04:16 AM   #1
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Hey guys, I've been hunting around for a good recipe program that will run on Mac. SO far all the ones I've found are for PC. If anyone out there is apple friendly and has a brew program to show it let me know!

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Old 02-12-2009, 04:25 AM   #2
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Beer Tools Pro & Alchemy both run on mac, not sure which is favored (I think Beer Tools, but you will have to ask a mac "person"). Check out the software forum for more info: Brewing Software - Home Brew Forums
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I use Beersmith and am trying Pro Mash on my Mac via crossover.
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I run Promash in Virtual PC on my Mac.
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BeerAlchemy is the most "Macish" I'd say. I use it and like it, though it is not without its faults...
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Thorongil ... name for the win! Awesome, it is good to know there are other uber nerds out there.

BTP- is mac compatible and has a good interface once you get used to it.
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Beertools works great on a mac.
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I highly recommend Beer Alchemy on the Mac. I even have an old Blue iMac in my Garage just for Beer Alchemy calculations on brew days. Being a longtime mac user, who feels out of place on a PC, the BeerAlchemy interface feels natural to me with little learning curve. I have not tried Beer Tools, so I can't comment on that. Check out the trials, then buy the one you like.


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