beersmith question ?

i haven't determined if this beersmith program is something you buy and they give you a hard copy or if it is something downloaded off the internet. I would like the hard copy since I have download issues sometimes. any helpconfused:

my LHBS has actual discs for sale. I downloaded my copy though.

You could try downloading the free trial...which is actually the full version with a time limit. If you like it, you buy the key to keep using it.

Downloaded it. Best thing I've done for my brewing to date. I get to feel like I am into the hobby from my computer even when it's not brew day!

thatsus02 said:

i haven't determined if this beersmith program is something you buy and they give you a hard copy or if it is something downloaded off the internet. I would like the hard copy since I have download issues sometimes. any helpconfused:

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One thing you can do is download it from the Internet then save a copy of it to an external device such as a USB-key or CD-ROM.

I downloaded my copy from Beersmith.com and then I purchased a license key from them that they sent to my email.

Downloading directly from the software creator is a good idea because you'll get the most recent version of the program that way.

thanks i am going to purchase it just was wonder what to expect.

I purchased and downloaded. I keep it installed on a USB key in "Portable Mode" so it's always on hand where I need it, at work, at home, in the garage. Wherever my key is, I can run it!

i did downloaded it and it is great what a time saver, i can now use my ideas in a structured format. next to build a MLT if I only can find a 10 gal igloo cooler.

So if I buy Beersmith is it the $22 per year or is that it and once you have it on your computer you're good to go?

Slowfro said:

So if I buy Beersmith is it the $22 per year or is that it and once you have it on your computer you're good to go?

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Once you buy it you're good to go... that is until they release another major revision.

From the beersmith FAQ page:

What is your Update/Upgrade Policy?

All minor version updates (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, etc...) are provided free of charge to registered users. Major upgrades (i.e. Version 1.4 to version 2.0) will require a new registration.

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And they have a new major release planned for "spring" that has been "close" to release for 2 years now. Stuck between a rock and a hard place (hard headed developer?) with no options for any sort of upgrade protection.

They could literally release version 2.0 tomorrow and he still wants a fee to upgrade.

Has me looking hard at beer tools pro even though I don't like it as much. Ugh.

He could release 2.0 tomorrow, but I'm not holding my breath at this point. I am pretty sure it's been longer than 2 years since the last update, too. In fact I think 1.4 came out almost 4 years ago...

Yes, it seems like it won't be coming out soon in reality and i wouldnt expect anything before fall. As a someone who doesn't have money invested yet, it is still an annoying possibility.