BeerSmith 2.0

[Shaneoco1981]

So, I just got an email regarding BeerSmith 2.0, saying it's going to be a new program, not an upgrade. If that is the case, will I have to buy it again? I just bought 1.4 about a month ago and I really don't want to buy it again. Any thoughts?

 

[Seven]

I'd try emailing the author to see if there's something they can do for you since you just recently purchased the program. Many will take that into consideration and work something out for you.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

According to the author, major releases are not subject to discount.

Did your email say anything regarding when v2.0 will be available?


Edit: Nevermind. Blog says June before AHA Conference.

 

[Seven]

Some screenshots of the upcoming version here: BeerSmith 2.0 – A First Look

 

[Seven]

Also, I found this comment from the author on the Beersmith blog page:

Brad Smith May 2, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I’m planning to offer some kind of plan to make it relatively painless for those who recently purchased to get the new version – much like Microsoft does.

Brad

 

[ThickHead]

This is a quote from the comments on BeerSmith's Blog:

Brad Smith May 2, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I’m planning to offer some kind of plan to make it relatively painless for those who recently purchased to get the new version – much like Microsoft does.

Brad

Edit: Nice one, Seven...

 

[Revvy]

Are you the same one that asked this in the FB page announcement? Brad's a good guy, he said to that person he's make good for folks.

 

[wreals]

Cool a native Mac version. Can't wait for it to be available.

 

[fuhmon]

add grain by %... w00t

 

[Revvy]

Looking forward to it.

 

[wyzazz]

Just chiming in, I'm one of the Beta-Testers and can say that the new version is FANTASTIC! There are some great new features and lots of improvements over v1.4.

 

[theschick]

I'm looking forward to the update!

 

[bucfanmike]

thinking when 2.0 comes out ill finally bite on some brewing software

 

[RedHouse]

Really looking forward to this release. The tabbed browsing will be nice.

I bought my copy a few months ago...BS has been a huge help to me!

 

[Kokopuff829]

thinking when 2.0 comes out ill finally bite on some brewing software

Me too The one on my iPod doesn't cut it.

 

[wildwest450]

Wonder what it's going to cost, not like it matters, he has me by the balls anyway. The grain by percentage looks sweet.

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[wedge421]

Just hoping there is a No Chill option for the hop additions

 

[wyzazz]

Just hoping there is a No Chill option for the hop additions

I can certainly suggest it.

 

[k2zr2]

Really looking forward to this release. The tabbed browsing will be nice.

I bought my copy a few months ago...BS has been a huge help to me!

Beta tester here too.

Tabbed browsing is AMAZING! :rockin:

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Awesome, I heard there was going to be a major upgrade soon... entire new release it's seeming now!

I'll almost certainly be picking this up!


EDIT: Tabbed browsing sounds great.

 

[Bobby_M]

It looks pretty similar to beertoolspro.

 

[cyberbackpacker]

wyazz, suggest a "no sparge" mash profile, with adjustments possible for grain absorption worked into it!

 

[spak]

nice! I will definitely be dropping some money to get this.

 

[rowanb]

wyazz, suggest a "no sparge" mash profile, with adjustments possible for grain absorption worked into it!

Yes, I'd also like to see a no-sparge profile - though I've read different descriptions of no-sparge. When I think of no-sparge, its along the lines of mashing-in with a 'regular' water/grist ratio, draining first high gravity runnings only and adding water in the kettle to reach the target pre-boil volume. I understand that others describe no-sparge as adding all of the sparge water to the mash (much higher water/grist ratio, like BIAB). Maybe a BIAB profile & a no-sparge profile in a future release?

 

[cyberbackpacker]

Wyazz, I was speaking for a full volume "no sparge" profile:

"As described by John Palmer in his BYO article “Skip the Sparge” (May-June 2003), a no sparge brew has the entire volume of “sparge” water added to the mash and stirred in before any runoff has taken place. Even though additional water has been added, since it’s been added to the mash before runoff has begun, we can more properly think of it as a mash infusion, rather than a sparge addition...hence the name “no-sparge”. "

http://hbd.org/cascade/dennybrew/

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

It looks pretty similar to beertoolspro.

I think it takes hints from BeerTools Pro for user interface but also hints from ProMash on the multi-taskability.

I am just curious to see what has changed, improved, or refined for accuracy.

 

[cyberbackpacker]

Wyazz, I thought of one other thing; in the equipment listing, the boil-off should be a constant instead of an percentage staying the same regardless of batch size!

 

[iaefebs]

I haven't seen anything yet that would necessitate spending money for this upgrade. Yeah 1.4 has some quirks but nothing that can't be worked around. Tell me something that 2.0 will do that you can't do with 1.4. Tabbed browsing is cool but for $20.00 I will just use the back arrow.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Wyazz, I thought of one other thing; in the equipment listing, the boil-off should be a constant instead of an percentage staying the same regardless of batch size!

Yes. Should be a volume per hour instead of percentage per hour. And, if anyone is smart enough to integrate a RH with Surface area algorithm based on equipment profile and with selections for wind (fan) and no wind for estimated boil off that would be swell.

 

[schweaty]

Looking forward to the tabbed and windowed browsing. Now I don't have to close the recipe and re-open it when I'm converting my readings from the refractometer. Seems like a lot of new features, should be great!